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Mastering Self-Portraits: From Snow to Stormy Desert
Portrait Sessions, Family Update, Including Family Pets Morning Owl Fine Art Photography San Diego CA Portrait Sessions, Family Update, Including Family Pets Morning Owl Fine Art Photography San Diego CA

Mastering Self-Portraits: From Snow to Stormy Desert

"No Tripod? No Problem! How I Captured Self-Portraits in Wild Landscapes"
Forget the tripod—self-portrait photography is all about creativity and problem-solving. From wedging my camera in my car during a snowstorm to balancing it on a jacket in the desert, I found ways to capture sharp, cinematic portraits using what I had. In this post, I’ll walk you through my setups, focusing techniques, and how I work with natural light to create dynamic images—no fancy equipment required.

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