Beyond the Selfie: The Art of Self Portraiture in the Digital Age
By (Author) Rosie Hardy
Octopus Publishing Group
Ilex
26th November 2024
29th August 2024
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Photographic equipment and techniques: general
778.92
Hardback
208
Width 156mm, Height 212mm, Spine 20mm
600g
Do you want to elevate your portraits beyond the tired old selfie
From Instagram sensation Rosie Hardy, this is the ultimate guide to photographic self-expression. Drawing on both her unique skills and lived experience, Rosie delivers a masterclass in self-portraiture, giving the reader the knowledge base and inspiration to tell their own stories, control their image and go far beyond the standard 'selfie'.Learn how to upgrade your photography skills and express yourself in meaningful and captivating ways with this invaluable guide. Ideal for both beginners and professionals, discover essential tips and advice on shooting, editing and personal confidence. Rosie lays out all the ingredients necessary for creating captivating self portraiture, presenting a recipe book for those hungry for self expression.At the age of 20, Rosie Hardy held the third most followed Flickr account world-wide, behind NASA and The White House. She now showcases her work on Instagram, where she boasts almost 200k followers. Since her teenage years, Hardy has used the medium of self portraiture to document the chapters of her life - from school life and break-ups, to developing alopecia, and eventually her journey through grief after the loss of her boyfriend in 2016.