I have decided that in order to make my images more successful I will make most of my images self portrait. This is because I feel that in this way I can portray the emotions and actions that I want to show in my picture just as I'd like them, as only I can see in my mind. It also means that I won't need to rely on any other people, or take anyone else away from their studying, which I prefer. It will be very easy to take the images of myself, because I can follow this diagram:

My Canon Powershot has the option to use a self timer, which would allow me the time to get in to the shot and in my position. I also have the ability to turn the screen round, meaning that I would be able to see what the picture looks like from where I am standing. If I want to take a succesion of shots in exactly the same place I could set it to take up to 6 pictures one after another, which could be quite useful.