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Interview: How portrait pro Kelsey deals with haters, becoming a Canon Ambassador and how to take the ultimate self portrait!

Kelsey Johnson self-portrait in a lake surrounded by lilys and lotus flowers.

Could you run through your process for a typical self portrait shoot. What does the planning look like, how do you achieve focus on yourself when working alone, do you use a self-timer or remote shutter release etc. Do you ever hire an assistant to help out?

"For a straight forward self portrait shoot, it's actually pretty simple. I use a tripod, the interval timer and autofocus tracking so the focus can stay on me as I move around the frame. It usually takes a few tries to get it right using this method, but I like the ease of use without needing to rely on an external remote.

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