Self Portraits

[mike rosenlof]

Dusty scan from a darkroom print.



I actually prefer this orientation.

Wista 45SP probably with a G-claron 150mm. Strobe into umbrella. 6x7 Linhoff rollfilm back. HP5+.

[Nathan Potter]

No recent pics so here is one from 1957. Taken on the south shore near Halfar Malta at the head of the Weid Gnuber, near the British airbase at Halfar.


45M7-57-17[t1 by hypolimnas, on Flickr

Military Speed Graphic, lens I don't remember. E3 Ektachrome developed under trying conditions in Valetta Malta. About Aug. 1957. Restored by V750 scanning and PS color restoration.

Nate Potter, Austin TX.

[Neck]

Hola- First post here

2011
Ilford HP5
Liquid Emulsion Brushed on cotton
souped in dektol

[dadan.mafak]

Hi




Linhof Super Tech IV, Conv Symmar 240, HP5+ in Rodinal

[PhotoBeePhotography]

I'm getting ready to take self portraits with a 4x5 view camera. I've taken them with my Mark II and a remote but I'm not sure how to go about doing them with the 4x5 since I typically take wide shots that also encompass the environment. Any suggestions of the best way to do this?
Sorry if this has already been talked about, I've been scrolling through to try and find suggestions, but wasn't finding them easily.

Melissa

[Christo.Stankulov]

Nathan great self!

[Jim C.]

The story behind this self-portrait might be telling. I was nearly broke. Had no darkroom, but I did have some sheet film, developer and fixer and suntan lotion. I covered my face with the lotion, and in daylight pressed the film to my face, then developed and fixed it. (light areas are where lotion protected film from development.)

Voila. Self portrait sans camera and darkness - to make a very dark image.

Awesome, it's a very graphic image.

[Jim Jones]

I'm getting ready to take self portraits with a 4x5 view camera. I've taken them with my Mark II and a remote but I'm not sure how to go about doing them with the 4x5 since I typically take wide shots that also encompass the environment. Any suggestions of the best way to do this?
Sorry if this has already been talked about, I've been scrolling through to try and find suggestions, but wasn't finding them easily.

Melissa

I've used several methods of taking large format self portraits. Some large format shutters have a self-timer that gives you maybe 10 seconds from starting the timer to getting into position. External self-timers are available that either screw into the cable release socket or attach to a cable release. Pneumatic cable releases are available up to 15 feet or more. However, the air tube may be in the photo, and the hand that squeezes the bulb should not be visible to the camera. Some press cameras had a solenoid that could trip the shutter electrically from quite a distance.

For indoors shots, I've set up electronic flashes and framed and focused the shot. Then all room lights were shut off, I opened the shutter, got into position, triggered the flash with a long sync cord, and closed the shutter. When focusing is critical, you can focus on an object that is at the desired distance. Tie a string to the camera and knot it at that distance. When ready for the shot, position yourself at the knot. The string can be tossed out of the picture before the exposure. When practical, I prefer controlling the exact time of releasing the shutter rather than relying on a self-timer.

[Armin Seeholzer]

Nice one Laura are you the American answer on Toto Frima?

Cheers Armin

[PhotoBeePhotography]

Thank you for the information.
Melissa