Photography
Related: About this forummnhtnbb
(31,384 posts)First off, spell check (typos, too).
Second, the concept of self-portrait goes back a long way in the art world. Cameras have made it possible for anyone--and everyone--to be an artist.
Many, many photographers prefer not to be in front of the camera, but not everyone who takes 'selfies' is a narcissist.
Julia Margaret Cameron Self Portrait
http://shuttertactics.com/1070/focusing-on-julia-margaret-cameron
I had the chance to view the exhibit of Julia Margaret Cameron's work at the Victoria & Albert Museum recently in London. It was really wonderful.
http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/exhibitions/julia-margaret-cameron/julia-margaret-cameron-biography/
Act_of_Reparation
(9,116 posts)One is a deliberate work of art, the other is your cousin standing in front a bedroom mirror with a cell phone... with the flash on... and the ISO cranked up to 12800.
mnhtnbb
(31,384 posts)Blue_In_AK
(46,436 posts)I'm one of the most unphotogenic persons on the planet.
libodem
(19,288 posts)I don't photograph, well.
Adsos Letter
(19,459 posts)...but I try to remain hidden at all times, just as a general public service.