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Eliminate inconsistency in your smartphone self portraits

 

Eliminate inconsistency with your smartphone self portraits

 
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That will increase your confidence with every push of the shutter button, :)

 

One of the main reasons why business owners hate taking self portraits is because they’re unsure of how to create consistent results. 

I get it - there’s a lot of shit involved with taking a high quality image.

But, when you don’t know what those elements are, then there’s no way to ensure that you’ll be able to capture flattering, compelling and well-composed self portraits that you’re proud to share with your friends, family and online audience.

This is one of the main reasons why I created Shoot It Yourself: Develop A Portrait Photographers Eye With Your Phone.

I wanted to offer those I serve a chance to get a front row seat into how a professional portrait photographer approaches the task of creating high quality self portraits so that some of that magic will rub off on them. 

Recently, Abbey purchased the course and echoed the inconsistency sentiment when she wrote her feedback on the course:

“Sometimes I would have a really great shot and be really excited to share. Other times, no matter what I did, I couldn't seem to look good. I look at self portraits of other people on IG and wondered why I couldn't seem to get it…”

It’s deflating to go on Instagram, or any of the other social channels, and be barraged with a sea of amazing self portraits while you’re stuck in the mud, trying to figure it out. 

If you’re a business owner looking to create connections and trust with those you serve, photos are valuable currency in that process, and if you’re feeling dejected or insecure about your image content, that is, indeed, problematic in growing attention for your business and services.

Fortunately, Abbey has found a solution by watching the SIY course:

“I was playing around with my camera while watching SIY and took a quick self-portrait and it was one of the best I've taken. I used maybe a fifth of the skills I'd learned and immediately saw a difference. My confidence in what I can create "on the fly" has gone way up.”

What a magical turnaround! Love it!

When you’re given the tools to create a well-composed photo, the anxiety and aggravation with being inconsistent no longer becomes a barrier to entry.

You know exactly how to replicate a flattering and compelling image at any place and any time. 

Pretty cool - and invaluable - right?

Want to empower the creative side of your brain with the knowledge and consistency of a professional portrait photographer when it’s time to capture a high quality, smartphone self portrait?

Get your copy of SIY for $39.99 and let’s get to work, :)