Taking photos of other people comes with the job of being a photographer. But what happens when you turn the camera on yourself? If you find yourself feeling a bit silly, that’s OK. Embrace it. Self-portraits don’t have to be perfect. If you’ve been too scared to try self-portraiture, this is your permission slip to get started. 

In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Alex Eischeid, a creative portrait photographer, mentor, and instructor. Alex shares advice on how to get started with self-portraits, where to find inspiration for these photos, and how to embrace your creativity and not take yourself so seriously.

And if you want to hear more from Alex and how she's exploring self-portraiture, she'll be teaching at our online 2023 Family Retreat! (Grab your spot now!)

What’s in this episode:

[02:21] Alex shares what she’s passionate about and how she got started in photography

[05:09] Why self-portraits are so meaningful to Alex and why she started a 29-day self-portrait project

[09:52] Alex’s tips for getting started with self-portraits

[12:28] Where Alex draws inspiration from in her photography

[16:37] How she gets her children involved in the photos and grown their bond

[19:58] Alex’s advice for not taking yourself too seriously and embracing creativity when doing self-portraits

[25:56] How she’s developed and evolved her sense of style in her photos

Tune in to this episode for advice on embracing the messiness of real life and trying self-portraits.

For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit our website: https://themilkyway.ca/reflections-of-self-exploring-the-power-of-self-portraits-in-photography-with-alex-eischeid/

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