Can having a personal project make you a better photographer? This episode is another installment in my series featuring the expertise of new educators. I’m speaking with fellow photographer Angela Doran about her incredible portfolio of self portraits, plus how committing herself to self portraiture has improved her professional work. 

The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it’s like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you’re trying to find balance in this exciting place you’re in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight.

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Review the Show Notes:

Get to know Angela (2:46)

Angela’s journey with self portraiture (4:08)

Feeling awkward while taking self portraits (5:16)

The benefits of a personal project (10:01)

Where inspiration comes from (11:46)

Angela’s self portraits with her son (12:50)

Planning 52 weeks of ideas (16:47)

Getting started with self portraiture (19:01) 1:27

Editing images from your phone (22:19)

Being selective about sharing (22:59)

Staying committed to self portraiture (23:43)

Self-Portrait Success (25:08)

Rapid-fire questions (26:02)

Connect with Angela:

Website: angeladoran.com

Instagram: instagram.com/angeladoranphotography

Angela Freebie: angeladoran.com/spfreebie

Angela Mentoring: angeladoran.com/for-photographers 

Connect with Sabrina:

Instagram: instagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotography

Website: sabrinagebhardt.com

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