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I tried taking photographs of myself today (since I got a haircut)
I wanted to open the aperture to make it shallower depth of field, but the main problem is with focussing - what's the best way to focus on myself when I'm running backwards and forwards to press the shutter button then running back to pose. I tried a number of different "poses", what are the techniques/tips of posing? My friend said that I should be more natural. ---
Equipment: camera body, wide lens, standard lens, telephoto lens, flash Wish list: skill
Adam, to focus, I would suggest mark the floor where you are going to stand, and try to manually focus to that position.
In terms of pose, others have a better idea than me 
P Regards, Patrick
Two or three lights, any lens on a light-tight box are sufficient for the realisation of the most convincing image. Man Ray 1935. Our mug is smug
You should get yourself a remote control so that you dont have to run back and forth...
For focusing, use a tripod, pole or something tall, focus on that, change into manual focus so it stays there, and just remove the tripod/pole when you take the photo. Unless you want the pole to be with you in the shots
Regarding posing, it is all about what type of photograph you want to achieve, general advise is to keep strong eye contacts, and natural shape of the body, or if you want to experiment with those artistic looks, bend what it can be bent... cross them if you can... its very broad meaning, but just experiment and get some inspirations around the net, there should be plenty to fill your taste. 
Thanks Reschsmooth and Yi-P
Those tips were very helpful Yi-P, things I will certainly think about and keep in mind! I shall meditate on those! putting the pole there is also a good idea! I shall try more after exams! ---
Equipment: camera body, wide lens, standard lens, telephoto lens, flash Wish list: skill
Haha cool methd
Perhaps we lived very nearby! 
If I had a pole there to dance around, it would solve the focus guessing also I'll try it, for you. After exams!!!!!!!!  ---
Equipment: camera body, wide lens, standard lens, telephoto lens, flash Wish list: skill
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