Why I Chose to Capture Myself

There is something deeply intimate about standing on the other side of the lens—alone. 

No photographer giving directions, no one adjusting the light or waiting for the “perfect” moment. Just me, the camera, and the silence of my own presence.

For many, photography is about capturing how others see us. But self-photography is different—it is about how we see ourselves. It is not just an act of posing but a dialogue with the self: “Who am I when no one else is framing me?”

When I take my own pictures, I am reclaiming my narrative. The frame becomes mine to build. I decide the angle, the expression, the mood. The lens doesn’t just freeze a moment—it reflects a conversation between my inner world and the outer form.

In a way, self-photography is a form of meditation. Each shot forces me to slow down, to become hyper-aware of my breath, my posture, my emotions. It makes me present. The raw wall behind me, the contrast of fabric against skin, the little imperfections—these details become symbols of authenticity.

We live in a world obsessed with how others perceive us. But when I take my own photos, the focus shifts. It is no longer about perfection but about truth. Each image says: This is me. This is how I choose to be seen.

And perhaps that is why I continue doing it—not for validation, not for likes, but as an act of self-expression, self-ownership, and self-love.

Because sometimes, the most powerful story we can tell… is the one we tell ourselves through our own lens.



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