self portrat and portraits

1>one tip i really like is....
"you'll always have a willing subject, and you may be able to interpret the "real you" better than others can."

2>another tip i really like is....
"You can also use yourself as a test subject for experimenting with lighting or other creative techniques."

3>another tip i really like is....
"Photographing your shadow is another way to do a self-portrait. Shoot early or late, when the sun is low in the sky. A light, stucco wall, a sidewalk, or any other simple background can suffice. Just be sure there aren't a lot of distractions around the surface you choose."