Day 298- Sunday, January 3, 2010

Day 298:

Guest Photographer

Rebecca Cairns

Series of Self Portraits

I wanted to share these with you guys because I am a big fan of really good self portraiture. There is a whole different dynamic to photographing yourself, and personally I love the experience. Seeing really well done self portraiture is sooo satisfying.

And let's be clear; I'm talking about something with some effort, not the classic, gratuitous vanity, bathroom mirror shot.

Anyways, a while ago, Rebecca introduced me to an American photographer Cindy Sherman, who does whole series' of incredible self portraits. I dig that. And I think Rebecca has managed to produce a pretty solid collection so far. I'm excited to see more.

Also, if you're really into self portraiture, check out Rafael Goldchain. He published a book called I Am My Family, that contains 56 self portraits in which he portrays his Polish-Jewish ancestors whose own photographs and portraits were lost or destroyed in the turmoil of the Second World War. His vision and ability to execute the project flawlessly is incredible, not to mention having to do this all using only one subject, HIMSELF! Check him out!

Well, that's it for tonight.

Splendid.