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knew when I started the 52 Week Project {a self portrait every week for a year} that it was going to be hard. This week I realised that there is only so many photos one can take in front of the mirror. And a home only has so many mirrors.
I’m hopeless at the self-timer. My lens doesn’t allow me to turn the camera around and shoot a photo of myself. So until I can figure out another way, the mirror is the way to go.
After taking about 30 photos in front of the mirror in our hallway, and hating them all, I flopped down on the bed in frustration. And then decided to try one last time. And this is it.
Only 47 weeks to go. I better put my creative thinking cap on.
Oh I love this, Chantelle, love it! You're so beautiful, I hope you know. What action have you used over this? Beautiful. All of it. xx
I admire your perseverance with Project 52! I started something similar and have fallen off the wagon (a few times)…I love this place. Thanks for making me smile!
So beautiful. I love that each week we are seeing a bit more of you. It's almost like a 52 week advent calender.
Maybe showcase some different parts of your 'self' – painted toenails, your hand holding Lacey's… or does it have to be your face?
Pretty pretty! And I like “phunk's” idea 🙂
Love it Telle.
Did you use an action on this? The processing is really pretty and dreamy. xx
ok m'dear, because I am really good at telling you what to buy, I have another suggestion for you: A wireless remote for your camera.
I brought one on the weekend, the Canon RC-5 or something, for $50 from the local camerahouse. Best $50 ever!
Beautiful! This photo is so serene and definitely gorgeous! Your projects inspire me, I think I'll start a 52 week thing myself. 🙂
I agree with phunk, I have been doing a similar project on my blog, and I dont always take one of my face lol… What camera do you have? I have the canon 500D and I LOVE the self timer on it, sooo helpful lol…
You are a far more glamorous mumma than I telle – you have managed nail polish.
I like this shot
can i ask why you always make your photos have that washed out appearance? while I understand you are creating a look and feel on your site, it seems so…. i dont know the word I am looking for, but they are all the same…
perhaps a photo with vivid colour could be a change!
This is a beautiful photo.
you are very beautiful chantelle. and a very talented photographer. I adore your work. you're a clever chicken, that's for sure.
@Blythe: Thanks. 😉 I think it might be a Peta Mazey action. I can't remember what her actions names are called.
@B: Thank YOU! I am going to try really, really hard not to give up!
@Bel: That's a sweet way to put it. xx
@Phunk: That's a great idea! I'm onto that! Ta. xx
@LovelyLittleNest: Thank you. xx
@Melissa: Yes, I ran Peta Mazey's actions over it. I think. I was playing with a few photos, but hers are my favourites at the moment.
@April: I bought one within 5 minutes of reading your comment. Will tell you how I go! You're dangerous for my budget.
@Jennifer: Please do!
@Perk: I have the 400D. All my self-timers are no good at all. I am going to try and put more time and patience into it!
@Chelley: This is the first time in many, many weeks. Thanks for noticing. xx
@Deb: My photos straight out of camera are always overexposed {just how I like them} and I guess that's my style. I always shoot that way. I love that. You have set me a little challenge though and I am going to try and get some colour popping ones for you. Thanks for the challenge. xx
@Vic: Thanks lovely! xx
@Jen: Thank you sweetness. xx
love love love! i love the softness and the pretty colours.
ive taken self portraits the last two weeks for my 52 week project but havent had time to look at them with so much photo editing to be done for others… hoping to blog mine really soon though. rowe x
Have you ever thought about renaming your blog – Hot Mumma? I love your photos and the style in which you take them – stunning.
I think you are so lovely.
wow sis.. this is SO special.. can i have a copy please? xx
and one for mum's hallway frames DEFINITELY xoxo
how do u make it all floaty and soft like that ? -LOU x