There's lot of girls out there waiting for groups and hoping for friends to express an interest. I wish I could help but apparently I just don't know enough people to make all this happen! I don't need to prove it - have you seen how often I do photo shoots alone?
Here's how I feel about this...
People are shy. People also like to have fun. If you go ahead and do a shoot alone, once your friends see they'll want to join in too. It might take a while but you'll start adding group members and the fun will grow. Until then you have an opportunity to become more comfortable in front of the camera by yourself. It's actually a great opportunity because when girls do join your group they'll look to you for direction and encouragement.
Make the most of it. Have fun and take great pictures. You'll entice your friends into your group and they'll wonder why they didn't join in sooner!
Being in a group by yourself isn't so bad. That's why we started our random Self Portrait Friday.
Monday, January 31, 2011
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I agree. As much as Family Photos would have been easier with more than one person... it was definitely entertaining as just me! And my sister DOES want to join up with me... she just lives 5 hours away :-/. I promise I'm not chickening out due to lack of group-members though, it's more a lack of time. I finally got my photography website (www.somethingbetsy.com) up!! but it has definitely sucked away most (read: all) of my play time for now. Soon though... soon I will play again!
I have not been able to get a group of girls yet, but I LOVE photography and your fabulous blog/idea. At some point, I may get in on this, themes/self portrait; I just haven't figured out what I'm supposed to do yet. I'm a mom in rural Montana always up for some creativity ;)
:) I have only ever been able to convince other girls to play along. I decided that I was okay with my girls (who are 7 and 5) being my companions with me on these ventures. I always ask other people.. lol I just have shy pals. I am NOT great in front of a camera not great at all! But I really feel like all the shoots that I have done have helped me grow. I love doing them and even though I am not a great photographer, they are always good enough for me! I hope that other people will join in.. If there are 5 of you or one or 20 ;) It is just fun~
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