Self Portraits

When I find myself in an interesting situation I usually try to take a self portrait. Lately I have found myself taking engagement photographs in Ikea, shooting personal work at Antelope Island and volunteering my photography skills to document events that BikeProvo has been putting on. These have all been excellent situations in which to try to make an interesting image of myself.

I don't think a self portrait needs to show my face to be good. In fact I usually try to avoid showing my face directly. It's an interesting exercise to try to take a photo that both illustrates place and self, without submitting to the turn-your-camera-around-and-take-a-cheesy-photo-of-you-with-something-important-in-the-background look. (Although I do take those photos from time to time.)

So here are 17 photos I've shoot within the last six months or so. Roll your mouse over the image for a longer description.