These self-portrait shots are not quite what I was going for, but at least shows part of the progression between concept and execution. The reflective marble is sitting on my desk, and the camera is on my right on a tripod. There is a flash on the camera pointed up to bounce light off the ceiling, and another flash unit triggered off-camera to add a highlight on the marble. A macro lens is zoomed in to the little object, showing my distorted reflection. Or at least it will when I refine my technique!
Digital cameras make it easier than ever to snap photos of yourself. Rembrandt was a rare bird among painters because of his regular dedication to painting self-portraits ... imagine how much longer he spent on his own images vs. how fast we can use a cell phone to snap and post our likenesses online. Besides Rembrandt's artistry, a major difference is that only time will tell if the 1's and 0's of our digital existence will endure as long as the master artist's own self-portraits.
I'm pretty sure this mess I just posted won't be hanging in a museum at any point in time!
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