Week 1: Self portrait
The idea for this portrait was to show myself with a photo taken when I was a toddler, but because the focus is soft and the light is blown, it doesn’t really read. (My tripod is packed somewhere in the garage as we do our remodel, so I had to fake it with a book propped on a ladder propped on the deck and eventually I gave up and just went with what I had.) The image wasn’t salvageable without a LR action, which is why I used one here for the first time. It’s not exactly what I envisioned, but it does show me pretty much as I am (BIG LIE: Where are the wrinkles?) and I’m okay with it, even though I squirm whenever I see a photo of myself.
Now it’s time to link over to http://stephanyjonesphotography.blogspot.com. (I admit it…I took a sneak peek and it’s absolutely adorable.) This is fun!
DON'T JUST STAND THERE...SMILE. 
Love it! You did a great job. I love your idea of using the photo from your childhood. I can completely tell it’s you! Welcome to the blog world 🙂
What a creative idea! 🙂 Welcome to the blog world! I am so excited about this project!
Yes…i love how you used the childhood photo as well!
way to be original, creative with this week’s challenge! 🙂
What a great idea! I love it!
Tamara! I love the pic! You did a great job! And hey you are beautiful too!
What a great concept. How creative.
very pretty
Love this, very nice and original!
What a beautiful pic!
very creative and cool!
I think it’s a beautiful picture!! Great job!
creative idea, and I think it’s kind of cool actually… its LOVELY… we all hate it, but all the same… it’s such a gift to share ourselves, as ourselves…and being okay with that. 🙂
darling! love this!
Adorable!! Love the idea!
What a cute idea! Beautiful!
Sorry for not getting your link up right away. All of the “faults” makes this photo perfectly special. Thank you for sharing.
I love this concept and I think it actually works with the soft focus!
what a pretty photo! thanks for sharing 🙂