Myself

Any ideas how how to improve at taking self portraits?

I do a lot of that. It's very hard actually. I either use the self timer on the camera or I use an infrared remote. The remote battery runs out pretty quickly though. A mirror helps me get the pose and expression just right.

A fresh perspective, and nicely composed for a 'grab' shot. Slightly overexposed, but the color is good. Fresh and appealing.

 

I checked out your portfolio as well. You have a careful and natural eye for composition, a creative way of looking at things, and an experimenter's curiosity. You have a way of not just getting images, but getting across what you feel about your subjects. In short - you have talent, big time. Please keep up the good work, and keep learning. You can be one of the greats if you want to.

no realy aesthetically perfect (because flash and contrast)but angle and composition (eyes and background) are intersting.

 

this portrait isn't your best, yet your are a good photographer.

 

for your probleme of camera (choice) the canon 350/400 rebel Xt/Xti is intersting for the game lens and accessorys, low price, burden(weight).