Creative Selfies
I have always been creative with my selfie since the day I created an Instagram account in May 2013. Did not realize how many creative selfies I had taken/processed over the years until I went through my archive the other day. The selfies were all taken with my IPhone and processed with variety of photo editing IPhone apps. Some were free while others cost a small fee. Unfortunately, some of my favorite apps I used in the beginning do not exist anymore.
Following is a few of the apps I currently still have on my phone
- Vintage Scene
- Perfectly Clear
- Aurora
- Glaze
- ArtStudio
- TangledFX
At the time I started experimenting with layers and blend modes with the photo editing apps I did not realize that was considered digital art. All I knew, I was having fun creating weird images with my selfie. I shared my edited seflies on Instagram for a variety of challenges, in addition to sharing with other like minded creatives.
Editing Selfie with Photo Editing Apps on IPhone
Below is a composite of some of my selfies I took since 2013 and processed using my photo editing IPhone apps.
Editing Selfie with Photoshop CC
At his stage in my creative journey I am using my phone less and less for my artistic outlet. My tool of choice for practicing layers and blend modes is Photoshop CC. Below is my first selfie that I have edited using Photoshop CC. This one is titled “Lady In The Mask“.
I took my selfie with my IPhone but did all the editing in Photoshop CC. As I am going through the Photo Artistry and AWAKE Course with Sebastian Michaels, he is always demonstrating various techniques on models at his disposal. Unfortunately, I do not have a model at my disposal. Because of that, I end up being the ModeI. In this edit I used a variety of overlays, created some of my own brushes for some added interest, in addition, to using some collage elements provided through the Photo Artistry course.
The Beauty of taking a Selfie
The beauty of taking a selfie, you will never be at a loss for a model when the creative urge strikes. In addition, taking a selfie is free while a model will cost you. So next time when you want to experiment on a model and you do not have one handy. Just take a selfie and get creative. In the near future I am going to take selfies with my Nikon D300s to give my self some added challenges. While I may be using my phone less for my creative selfies as I embark on learning all that Photoshop has to offer. There will be times that I will not have access to photoshop, but I will still have my phone when the creative urge strikes.
I encourage you to get out there, take a selfie and go wild with your creativity!
Thank you so much for stopping by so I can share with you my artistic journey.
Happy Creating,
Bec
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