Months and months ago I posed for a photographer who dabbles in Lomography which is basically using plastic cameras. I have one of the cameras that Steve used this day as well and they are great fun. They take medium format film and produce quite interesting results.
So in May I found myself on a cold Tamaramma Beach posing for what is ultimately to become part of an exhibition. As you can see the photos came out really well and it’s rare that I like photos of myself but they are nice and simple and have a beautiful retro vibe to them.
This morning I took the two prints that the photographer gave me to the framers along with a Ross Watson print that I’ve procrastinated getting framed for ages. The only thing is it feels really vain to have two large prints of yourself framed in your home. I can cope with the handstand one, as it’s not as clearly me but the other one is very clear. Anyway, they are both being framed and I’ll decide what to do with them when I get them back.
Those pix are not vain, see the as Art!
BTW, Brenton you’re looking great.
i agree… they are definitely not vain pics
it looks like you have bulked up a bit in the first one… very tasty!
Really wonderful pictures. You need to let go of all the self doubt and have a good time with your looks.
As long as you avoid putting the photo of yourself above your bed you’re good. I hooked up with a guy who had a giant photo of himself above his bed and he had BIG ego that didn’t match other parts :p
LOVE the handstand one!!!! They are both art, so don’t feel vain about having them up in your home.
Excellent work, my good friend. Damn it, I wish we lived closer.
The pics are great, and show you at your best, why not put them up in your house? Loads of people have pics of themselves in their homes. These are more than pics though they are arty pics.
Brenton,
You look absolutely fabulous in these pics. Your legs are amazing. Best wishes to you.
It’s NOT vanity to have a couple of pictures of yourself up around your place.
I’m about 10 years older than you, but–when I was your age I had an “arty” pic taken. I was tan, speedo clad, bleached blonde hair, with pecs and abs. Do I regret it NO, it’s great to be able to look back at I once was, still am, but not quite as fabulous.
I should add, both your pics are great, be proud of them.
I could sit and watch and appreciate those prints anytime. Well done! Like everyone says, it’s not vain. Capture your youth, for later years appreciation.
Brenton, where down under can I find you a shot of self esteem. dude, those pics are hot, reflective, humble and an honest portrait of you. love yourself more and you will attract a partner that loves himself the same and can offer the like back to you…the pics rock…
I covet your handstand.
I’ve always noticed how humble you are in posts pertaining to yourself. Especially when it comes to photos of you. That’s a nice rare quality. These are art, plain & simple & non gratuitous. You’re a handsome man & these are great portraits. I say you keep them around.
Brenton – great that you are getting such great feedback on the pics. Everyone is so right – you do look great and having them on your wall is not in the least bit vain. Enjoy them!!!!!!!
Displaying photos of yourself is allowed, as long as you don’t then start wearing a turban and screaming for your manservant “Max”. :) Don’t be self-concious, those pics would be art even if it wasn’t you. They have a great, “art deco”, roaring 20′s look to them that works.