Yesterday, I had to take a break from the computer and go to the community garden not too far from my house. A couple months ago I had discovered that my camera had the capacity to take double exposures in camera!
I’ve been loving creating double exposures in the past, using Photoshop (or using the awesome website PicMonkey), or using the app Goldfrapp or Hipstamatic (more information on both of these in another recent post about Double Exposures) but taking them in camera has made it easier than ever!
So today, as the final flowers of the summer are still blooming, I couldn’t help but go a bit wild and crazy doing double exposure self-portraits and wanted to share them with you!
But first I thought I’d share a few tips I’ve learned over the years about taking double exposures (either in-camera or layering them in PicMonkey)!
- Its all about light and dark space! As you can see in some of the photos below, when there is an area that is white or really bright (like the sky or bright light) it overpowers the other layer. In some cases it might end up that your whole double exposure is overexposed, but maybe not….it might just have really cool effects! It is something to keep in mind but I do encourage you to experiment! I try to make sure one layer is dark, like a flower or leaves or even tree branches against the sky to make sure there is a certain amount of the image that will allow the other layer to shine through!
- Let go of expectations! Creating double exposures is unpredictable! Thats why the Goldfrapp app is so great….it has a ‘random shake’ feature that randomly pairs two photos from your camera roll…taking out trying to ‘plan’ the photo, and just letting the magic of double exposures happen!
- Try doing a double exposure with a self-portrait! It can be such a fun way to get creative with our selfies.
- Most importantly, just have fun with it….try one of the Apps mentioned above and create Double Exposures with ease!
Okay….here are a few of the double exposures that happened on yesterday’s wanderings! If you try any double exposure self-portraits today, share them with me using the #beyourownbeloved hashtag!
