Last month we enjoyed lots of time at home, but also had some adventures. We had some unseasonably warm weather in Northern Virginia and made it out to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. I also swallowed my fear (!) and took my 3-year-old (and our baby too!) to the library. One of my favorite places. And to my delight, he loved it too. The little one slept through the visit. :-) I'm looking forward to going back.
Many people have embarked on a new 365 photo project this January. Some for the first time. Some starting a second, or third, or __ project. I still have about 100 days left in mine. This is my third year doing a 365 project and I'll likely continue after a brief break. I shared some of the lessons I learned and tips for completing a 365 here. In December, I went easy on myself when I missed a day. Although, this week I have renewed motivation for being more "on it."
Looking through my favorites from December reminds me of why documenting our family's life and lifestyle is so important to me. I want to have images to remind me of these everyday moments. These quiet times for reading and snuggling. These times of childhood magic and wonder and adventure.
One of the best things that a 365 project can do for your photography (aside from preserving moments for your family) is force you out of your comfort zone. When you're struggling to find something interesting to take a picture of or it's the end of the day and there's no light left in your house, you have to get creative in making images. Sometimes they're successful and sometimes not. So this month, I'll be reminding myself of this when I realize I haven't picked up my camera and I'm tempted to just go to bed. I look forward to sharing my results with you next month.
Have you started a 365 project this month? What tips do you have for making it a fun experience?
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