Self Portrait and Portraits Part II

• 2 - Think about your motivation and emotions: Blankly staring at the camera rarely gets good results. Be silly, don’t be afraid to over-act. The worst that can happen is that you fill up your memory card with useless photos; but you might also find yourself with a proper gold-nugget of a self portrait.
• Anticipating Behavior 
• An important element in people photography is knowing your subjects well enough to be able to anticipate what they are going to do. It's the only way you are going to be able to get pictures of it. If you wait until you see it, it's too late. The key is to watch people carefully. Always have your camera ready. If you're going to be shooting in one situation, set the aperture and shutter speed in advance so you don't have to fiddle with them while you're shooting. Watch people through the viewfinder. If you're paying attention, you'll sense what's about to happen.
•  A mirror or some other reflective surface offers an even easier way to take a self-portrait. In most cases, the camera will be included in the scene (but this can help make a statement about your enthusiasm for photography). You can use your camera as a prop, and hold it away from your face. When you photograph into a mirror, be sure your reflection is in focus. An infrared autofocusing system will usually focus on glass if it's aimed into a mirror, and will focus at infinity if aimed at an angle. You might try focusing at an object that's the same distance as the distance from the camera to the reflection, lock in the focus, recompose the image to include yourself, and take the picture.

I chose this photograph because it expresses the faith and love shared between two individuals as a whole. I like the photo because I am able to relate to part of what is portrayed through this photograph. (right) 

(LEFT) I chose this picture because I love art. As well as the fact that i find it very inspiring of my of having my own art room, or studio.
I chose this photo (RIGHT) because it is very creative.
I liked this picture mainly because the photographer has taken time to actually send a message within his photo of himself as a "midget."

 This photo to the left, is very "strong". In ways it displays, strength and freedom within. I feel free and invincible when i first caught eye of this photo which I am very glad the photographer was able to do.
(LEFT) This casual picture of a baby was just to cute, and adorable to pass. I liked this picture because it reminded me of my niece when she was beginning to find interest in her own reflections. 
(BELOW, RIGHT) This lovely photo of a couple was very easy to relate to. I liked this photo because it captured my attention because I to am in a relationship, and casual simple photos are always the best.