To photograph yourself means:

1. Select a certain aesthetic to convey your personal aesthetic tastes, moods, or attitude towards life.
2. Only photograph what you consider beautiful. Or if you want to photograph what you consider ugly, do it with intent.
3. Don’t strive to make “good” photos. Strive to make HONEST photos that reveal part of yourself and your own soul.

https://erickimphotography.com/blog/2020/02/24/how-to-photograph-yourself/