A selfie is quick to take, but how can self-portraits go beyond snapshots and convey a deeper message? The authors of this book have been exploring photographic self-portraits for years. They share what drives them, where they find their inspiration, and how they bring their visual ideas to life. Discover the diverse variations of this genre and let yourself be touched and inspired by the outstanding images!

From the content:

The chapters:
Every person is beautiful – Katja Heinemann
The drama of unconscious being – Frank Linders
Dream, fantasy, and reality – Marlena Wels
The many sides of my self – Charlotte Wulff

The topics:
Inspiration and idea generation
Developing concepts
Costumes and props
Image composition
Posing
Image editing and photomontage.