How-to: spotlight self-portraits(As seen on tik tok)
Materials needed:
• A smart phone with a working flashlight.
• Tape - I used packing tape but any kind will work!
• An empty toilet paper roll.
• A blank wall or bedsheet.
• A camera or an additional smart phone with a camera.
Step 1: Tape your toilet paper roll onto your phone so that the flashlight shines through.
Step 2: Find a blank wall or hang a bedsheet as a backdrop.
Step 3: Place your phone on a table, chair or any type of homemade tripod contraption, so that the spotlight shines where you want it. I used my rolling desk chair for mobility.
Step 4: Set up your camera. I used my camera and a tripod, but you can place your camera/phone on any surface.
Step 5: For self-portraits you must set your camera to self-timer. For DSLRs, find this icon (below) to switch your shooting mode. For iPhones, click on the clock at the top of the screen.
Now, begin taking photos! I recommend waiting until it's dark out and turning off every light in the room :)