A TS friend to take the closeups
I am hoping to meet up with one of my TS friends, so that he/she can take the closeup photos. You really need somebody else to click the photo of your genitals. My photos, so far, are with self-timer, and they are not really close to lens. One problem with a self timer is getting the lens focused, which is by trial and error. In addition, it also takes trial and error to get the camera pointed to your genitals. I most certainly would never ask a non-swinger friend to take the photos.
I take all of my own close up photography. I use the timer on my my camera's or just hold them right up to my genitals. the macro lens setting helps to get the focus right. I also try to get the lighting correct, not to harsh or dark. Men, watch out for that "sundial" shadow. LOL