Self portrait help

[big dave hull]

IM currently studying a photography course at college and for one of my units i have to do a still life self portrait based on items that describe me and how i am! Any ideas as im quite stuck with this??

 

[BarryG]

I don't get it, a still life with you in it or items that describe you?

 

[big dave hull]

Items that describe me

 

[BarryG]

Well big dave, tell us about you and we can see if some inspiration is forthcoming!

Music man? Football? Needle work?

 

[big dave hull]

Well i like photography obviously, work as a labourer and part time as a chef, i love wildlife and been outdoors! Can u think off anything from these things

 

[BarryG]

What about an outside shot, possible under some trees of a bowl of freshly picked items reay for the kitchen.

I see an antique style bowl, or a lovely bowl, overflowing with fresh produce.

You could cheat and buy it from Sainsburys, bowl it up and take it to the woods.

Lighting is essential.

 

[big dave hull]

That idea would work! What i had a thought of was dry fallen leaves with berrys mixed in, forgot to mention i have to shoot in studio so lighting is what ever i want really! Would u shoot high or low key?

 

[Seraph82]

I think Low key would work better with a more natural 'nature' inspired shot tbh

 

[big dave hull]

Yeh thats what i was kinda working towards really as i love the outdoors