Self-portrait photography by Roger Tooth – in pictures

You don't have to include your face in a self-portrait – try photographing different parts of your body instead Photograph: Roger Tooth/Guardian

This close-up photograph captures the details and texture of Roger's hand Photograph: Roger Tooth/Guardian

Think about the things that make up part of your identity, such as your occupation, and try including them in your photographs Photograph: Roger Tooth/Guardian

Using water and glass as reflective surfaces can help you to create more conceptual self-portraits Photograph: Roger Tooth/Guardian

If you use mirrors, try and experiment with different angles so that the camera isn't always covering your face Photograph: Roger Tooth/Guardian

Roger shot this self-portrait using a mirror, without including the camera in the shot. You can experiment with different ways of doing this Photograph: Roger Tooth/Guardian