Maier demonstrates her excellent compositional ability in her self-portraits.
She arranges each elementprecisely,
making each photo have a strong visual impact.
Maier is very good at using natural and artificial light to create the atmosphere of the photos.
Many of her self-portraits show a perfect combination of light and shadow,
which enhances the dramatic effect of the photos.
Many of Maier's self-portraits are taken in the environment of her daily life, such as the home where she works, the streets or different corners of the city. These photos show her dual identity as a nanny and street photographer. Many of her self-portraits make use of shadows and silhouette techniques. By photographing her own shadow, she not only records her own existence, but also integrates herself into the environment and shows her relationship with the world around her.
Maier often uses mirrors and shop windows to take self-portraits. This method not only shows her face and body, but also incorporates the surrounding environment into the photo, creating a multi-layered image.
