What is a self-portrait?
Is there a difference? If so, what?
What style do you prefer? Why?
Is one more valuable/important than the other? Why?
Selfies are self portraits that are easily replaceable or of even disposable quality. A self portrait is carefully composed and the mistakes in it are not easily erased. A selfie is usually done with a mobile device. Although selfies are different than a traditional self portrait, they could still be considered a self portrait but a selfie is more informal. I think both are equally valuable because they cause human reaction, just for different reasons.
A selfie can disappear easily because the feeling around it is usually casual and meant to capture small moments. Self portraits are meant to last because they are meant to capture the essence of a subject formally. Another way to describe a selfie vs a self portrait is that a selfie is meant to spark a bit of conversation and immediate reaction. Selfies are a mode of communicating something quickly. Self portraits are usually viewed as art or want to be interpreted in that way.
I personally prefer self portraits when trying to take a picture expressing who I am or trying to make something artistic. I do recognize that selfies are quick and can capture moments which I appreciate but I value self portraits more because they take more effort. I've included a selfie below which captures a moment, me after a haircut which sparks conversation, 'Is it good?', 'Is it bad?', but it is not meant to be viewed as art, didn't take much effort, and is easily forgotten.
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