I hope that I got some takers on my challenge for today. I tend to swing from this type of project being narcissistic to it being a growing opportunity for me. I set up a Flickr set for my self portrait shots, and hope to keep it going over the months if you are interest in watching it all. I have some from last year and 2007 in there, too. I’m thinking poker night for the hubby is going to be my standard day for getting these done. I only really want to look the fool in front of my kids, so I’m not sure if outdoor shoots are in my future when the weather improves, either.
The shots I took for today were intended to incorporate my children, but they are willing subjects for only so long. They tend to disappear when I go to the camera to check to see if we were in focus or if the flash fired too much. They also tended to ham it up when using the remote, since that was my carrot in order to get them to participate. Anya declined my offer to get fancy like Fancy Nancy, but at least Kailan changed into a black shirt for me. It’s the little battles that we win, right? At the very least I got a spare few shots with my little offspring.
Then a few of just me…
I hope everyone had fun with this challenge – trying new things and getting some nice pictures of yourself. I can’t wait to see what everyone has to share today! 
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Those are awesome! I LOVE the last one of you and the kids…and the ones of you are so lovely~
Perhaps I will get brave and try some myself!
Sheesh – your whole family photographs well! Even when the kiddos want to start playing around, you still manage a fantastic candid shot!
btw – you are one of the few that can pull off that chic hat! CUTE!
I really wanted to try this one, but I had dental work last thursday and my face is still bruised and swollen! Not exactly the best time for self portraits! But I love you shots. Especially the one with the music notes. Maybe next week…
Look at you, sexy mama! Seriously, you are a knock-out! I love the last one.
LOVE these!
love ‘em all…like usuall
….but the last one knocked my socks off!
I’m gonna get a remote for my camera…so I’ll be taking some more self portraits besides this one:
http://mias-mama.blogspot.com/2009/01/i-feel-pretty.html
I often forget just how lucky I am in the rush of life, but this collage puts it all back in perspective.
great shots Stacy, really like the one with both kids, is Kailan dancing or kung fu fighting??? If I was a betting man I would take the latter choice.
and Is Brian camera shy????? and while I’m on that subject when is the next dose of sophistication coming??? He must be making an impact I have moved up from bulk brews to micro!!!! LOL
those are some wonderful shots, stacy. i especially like that last one. i kind of followed the assignment
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http://www.mentalinventory.blogspot.com/
Thanks so much everyone! To all you gals that didn’t get a chance to do this, I really think you should take some time for it. I’m learning a lot myself in doing them, but they also are just FUN.
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AWWW, Love ya Hun!
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Oh, and Mr. Daddy…Kailan was DANCING/FIGHTING LOL! A little of both really…he’s a goofball.
Oh, you got some great shots. I love the one with K dancing around and that last one is so stunning. I can’t say I was as successful, but I did give it a go.
http://www.newgreenmama.com/2009/01/self-portrait.html
These are just great…all of them! BTW, how did you end up with enough hair for 3 people on your pretty head? I’m jealous!
These are amazing. First. Your lighting is PERFECT. And you? Well you’re just hott (2 t’s) and that’s that! Seriously stunning.
Agreed! Waaaay HOTT! That last photo is amazing – people would kill for your hair, you are aware of that right?
My fave is the dancing/kung fu fighting one though – that is just a perfect candid shot!
As for me…did not get around to shooting any of me this week. I’m trying to get caught back up – I do accept the challenge, but it may be a few weeks til it gets accomplished!
Wow. Perfection both behind and in front of the camera. Your lighting and exposure are awesome, and you make a terrific model. Love the fun processing work, too! I’m truly impressed, Stacy! I had intended to particiapte, but have ended up being swamped this week working on other stuff and didn’t make the time. Is that a flimsy excuse?
Lovely! I particularly like the shot of you with the hat in black and white: beautiful! Oh, and that is a extra-lovely shot of you and Anya!
Your portraits are amazing! I just love how they turned out. You certainly have an eye for them. And also, you have some model drama! Very nice!
Here are mine: quick in the mirror:
http://motherbunny.blogspot.com/2009/01/just-me.html
You have amazing hair too.
I love the shot of you and Anya.
I so wanted to do this but it’s been a little crazy here. My biggest issue was finding the time to put a little make up on so as to not crack the lens when I took the picture (LOL).
I am still going to try and do a self portrait, hopefully soon.
Love the hat- Thank for inspiring us. Didn’t have time this week
These are wonderful Stacy. The ones with the kids (great b/w), the ones with the textures, and the last one…..I bet you have a fiery personality to go with that beautiful hair! I think you should totally frame the ones with Anya and Kailan and hubby should have the last one in his office!
Wow ! Your hair is so amazing ! So long ! And that color ! Stunning ! These are great shots !!
I love these…I need to do this!
Thanks for your nice comment about Tristan’s honorable mention.
Though I have to admit I was a bit terrified you’d join the contest and take all the winning spots
Seriously, will you please join up next week – would love to see your kiddos get some face time there!
I think you might be one of the sexiest mamas ever. Seriously.
You have such a wonderful smile.
Your serious shots look great but it’s your smile with the kids that’s just perfect. All nice shots.
These are so awesome, Stacy!! I wish I’d had time to do one…maybe some day! My favorite is the textured one on the left…just perfect!! It doesn’t hurt that you’re gorgeous!!
Hi Stacey. I’ve been following your site for a few months now and LOVE IT! I have learned so much and get so excited everytime I see something new. I did your self portrait challenge, but couldn’t figure out how to get it to you. (I’m a bit slow.)
I wish I could do your winterwonderland challenge, but I am in Australia and it is summer and today is 31 c (about 90 f I think)So maybe a few summer shots.
Thanks for your wonderful tips.