Taking Pictures Of The Back Of Your Head

[UP Lisa]

This morning my hair was looking so nice and wavy, and I haven't had a new picture of it in ages. So, for the first time I tried taking a picture of it in the mirror like a see so many of you do. Well, someone should have been there to take a video of me trying to do that!:D

I don't know if I got any that are usable, but I did learn a few things such as:

1. Don't use a flash
2. Don't fall off the sink
3. Make sure you have a lot of time
4. Have a good battery when you start
5. Prepare to have to delete a lot of really bad pictures

Has anyone else had a similar experience?

[Ligeia_13]

I have had much experience with No.5 For some reason, I can never make my camera level with the ground when I'm holding it.

On the plus side, I've taken many photos of my butt and legs :D

[CarpeDM]

Oh yeah, I've had the same experience!

[Alaia]

I took back of head pictures in the mirror once. Then I figured out a better way to do it ;)

I use the timer on my camera ;)

[Ligeia_13]

^ I do too now. After finding that my bathroom mirror is the perfect height :)

[Madora]

Yes, bathroom pics can be a hassle. I finally decided to try photographing my hair outdoors, with a tripod and timer. Much better results!

[xoerincolleen]

Yeah, it's hard to do a mirror shot of the back of your head! I put my camera on my dresser and use the timer. It's a lot easier!

[PinkyCat]

Yup, a total pain. Especially if I want a good hair shot - not a good lumpy body from behind shot. :cheese:

[spidermom]

At first, yes. If I pointed the camera straight at the mirror, I got a nice picture of the light fixtures over the mirror. If I pointed it down, I got a nice picture of the sink. I finally found that nice in-between angle so don't have much trouble any more.

[IanB]

Yes, the best bet is a tripod, and use the camera's shutter timer facility

[UP Lisa]

I'll have to try that timer method. Don't have a tripod anymore.