{"id":3953,"date":"2024-03-10T23:42:19","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T03:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/10\/march-10\/"},"modified":"2024-03-16T00:20:06","modified_gmt":"2024-03-16T04:20:06","slug":"5-tips-on-how-to-create-a-retro-self-portrait-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/10\/5-tips-on-how-to-create-a-retro-self-portrait-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"5 tips on how to create a retro self-portrait in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Self-portraits are a great way to get creative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating self-portraits is a great way to express yourself at your own expense. They become easier over time and require you to trust yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are five tips on creating a retro self-portrait:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create a mood board <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using apps like Pinterest is a great way to start with mood boards because they have a variety of outfit ideas, pops, and photoshoots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try eras like the 70s, 80s, or 90s for retro photoshoot ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buy props<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"852\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/p1070034-1.jpg?resize=640%2C852&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/p1070034-1.jpg?resize=769%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 769w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/p1070034-1.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/p1070034-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1023&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/p1070034-1.jpg?resize=1154%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1154w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/p1070034-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1364&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/p1070034-1.jpg?resize=1320%2C1758&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/p1070034-1.jpg?w=1502&amp;ssl=1 1502w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I use props I already have or I take a trip to the thrift for props. For a retro shoot, the thrift is the best store to visit. You can find magazines, telephones, TVs, clothing or decor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this photoshoot, I used magazines from the early 2000s and a few I had sitting around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pale-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-02a63079b6ec45383ccdcf87398f9fd0\">Recommended Posts<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/03\/zebra-dress-paired-with-an-argyle-scarf\/\">Zebra dress paired with an argyle scarf<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/index.php\/2020\/07\/27\/your-fashion-sense-sucks-because-you-dont-know-what-youre-doing\/\">Your fashion sense sucks because you don&#8217;t know what you&#8217;re doing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/29\/your-fashion-cousin-has-an-outfit\/\">Your fashion cousin has an OUTFIT<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/16\/you-was-scammed-by-cupid\/\">You was scammed by Cupid<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/10\/you-need-to-just-create-this-spring\/\">You need to just create this spring<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set up your scene <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start taking photos, set up the shoot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I placed my magazines on the ground in a collage style, some were open, and some were closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get creative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/p1060864-1.jpg?resize=640%2C702&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/p1060864-1.jpg?resize=934%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 934w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/p1060864-1.jpg?resize=274%2C300&amp;ssl=1 274w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/p1060864-1.jpg?resize=768%2C842&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/p1060864-1.jpg?resize=1401%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1401w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/p1060864-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1123&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/p1060864-1.jpg?resize=1320%2C1447&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/p1060864-1.jpg?w=1824&amp;ssl=1 1824w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Solo self-portraits are a great opportunity to get creative with your shots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I used a camera during my shoot and tried overhead shots. First, I placed the camera above me as I lay on the magazines. Then I did a shot where I hid my face with the magazine to give an &#8220;obsessed&#8221; expression. I was trying to express the concept of being so indulged and obsessed with fashion and magazines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to get creative:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Try different poses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Props<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Makeup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hairstyles <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outfits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lighting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Angles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Edit your images<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/img_4011-1.png?resize=640%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/img_4011-1.png?resize=819%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 819w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/img_4011-1.png?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/img_4011-1.png?resize=768%2C960&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/img_4011-1.png?resize=1024%2C1280&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/img_4011-1.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I used Adobe Lightroom to edit my photos, but you can use Picsart, Huji or <a href=\"https:\/\/prequel.app\/\">Prequel<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photos from my photoshoot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"523\" data-id=\"3994\" 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