I have been wanting to change my self portrait for awhile now, and recently while driving by an old barn the door really struck me as a perfect spot for a self portrait.
The photo I have on my blog was taken over the winter.
I needed one to share in Kerryanne’s magazine Shabbilicious.
During the cold winter months you can’t find a good location to take a photo.
It is too cold and well there is usually lots of snow on the ground.
I surely would not have a photo taken without a winter coat on.
I am going to be honest here: I really don’t like my photo taken.
I have never been a photogenic person.
And the older I get the less I like photos of myself.
But when you have a blog it is important to share a photo of yourself.
I feel you can get a real connection with someone just by their photo.
I did not want glamor shots….just photos of me.
One photo can speak a thousand words.
I wanted the photo to show me just being me.
I am a blue jean wearing farmgirl loving…down to earth girl…or lady.
Why is it that after a certain age you go from a girl to a lady?
I still feel like a girl….young at heart.
My husband was sweet and took these photos.
It was early morning and the sun was not bright on this spot.
Perfect for photos.
And you all know how much I love barn doors.
It was easy to smile knowing I was looking at my handsome husband while he was taking my photos.
Yes after all these years we are very much still in love!
Now I have to choose which one to use on my blog.
I am still deciding.
Any thoughts?
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Aren’t you just so cute?? Love the new photos.
xox
Anne,
All of your photos are really good, but I especially like the first one for the sincerity it portrays, and the last one, which looks like you’re sharing a really good secret with the man behind the lens. ;). Any of them are no-fail choices!
Oh Anne, aren’t you so so pretty! I love your new photos. They are fresh and natural! You have the prettiest eyes! I love all the pictures but I think the last one will be perfect for the blog!
LUV!!! 🙂 I need new shots as well. The ones seen are form last year :-O But with being ill, I wanted to look better before I took any.
You look smashing girl!! I am a ‘girl’ as well. Hahahahaa
Hugs, Gee
I so agree, they are all wonderful, but I really like the last one for your blog. Hugs, Marty
Anne,
You take a great picture. I love them all but number 3 kind of catches you. I also like the up close last one. They are all pretty so which ever one you pick it will be great. Love that barn door too!!!! Good choice for a back ground.
Kris
I like all of your pics! I think the barn door you found made a great backdrop. That was a good idea.
I like the first one.
Anne,
You are so naturally pretty – so tall and thin and cute – I love every one of those photos.
I think #3 and #5 are my favorites though.
Your husband takes great photos. Glad you are still in love, that’s rare and nice to hear.
Looking super cute, Anne! I really do like them all, but I think the last one is my favorite. How sweet of your husband to do photos for you. I think you’re very photogenic!
Such a hard choice…they are all beautiful!
Love your new photos, Anne! The barn door is a great touch! (I like no. 3 🙂
Susan
These photos are great, Anne. I love that grey barn wood background you chose as well. I can relate about not being photogenic and I never like pictures of myself, but have also been thinking I probably need to try and take some for my blog.
xoxo
Kathleen
Three and four are my favs ….you are just too cute, they all look great!
Anne, you are so beautiful, cute, sweet, pretty. All of the above, take your pick. My personal favorite is the one where your arms are crossed, kind of like an X on your knees. It lets your cute little face show up and the cute hair do..Happy Fall Day..Judy
Beautiful shots Anne!!
Great photos!! You look so beautiful!! It’s difficult to choose, but i think #1 is my favorite. 🙂
You are just darling. While I LOVE that first one I think if you do the profile your posed hand will detract from your beautiful face. I love #3 for a dead on shot or the last one for more of a coy/playful look. Hey- You asked! xo Diana
I know just what you mean about having pictures taken, but your portrait photos are lovely, Anne. They’re all keepers, but if I had to choose, I’d cast my vote for photo number 3. It’s your smile that shines in that photo.
Love the backdrop you chose!
Wonderful pics Anne…my fav is the last one. Tell your hubby that he did one awesome job.
Blessings,
Linda
You look great in the new photos Anne!
xo
jeanne
I love them all! These are really cute and Fall looking. 🙂
You look beautiful. The photos are great.
Too cute for words Ann, I absolutely love your pics!
they’re all beautiful but i LOVe..LOVE that first one!
Great photos Anne, I really like the first and last ones the best. I am not photogenic at all. I don’t look like myself at all in pictures. I think that is why no one as seen me. I know what I will look like and it is a joke in family. They all say your are a pretty girl, what happens to you in photos?? It is the truth.
Cynthia
Great photos….authentic, real, classic!
Anne, You’re beautiful!
Anne, you are a beautiful girl/woman! I especially like the close up since you can see all of your pretty features so well. And, since the blog photos are not very large, I think this one would show up best.
Diane
I vote for the close-up one. They’re all great, and you’re just adorable!
-Revi
I really like the final photo!
you photograph beautifully, anne! love the barn background, too! i pick the last two pics as favs, but, you can’t go wrong with any of them:)