Photo Project

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I’ve been thinking about taking up a photography project. The one I have in mind is Project 365. The idea is that you take a photograph every day for an entire year. It can be of whatever you want.

You can read more about the project here. I would post the results to that Flickr group, and probably also cross-post to this blog. It would sure liven things up around here a little bit.

Anyway, I’m toying with the idea and wanted to see if I could get any encouragement, or even if anyone out there who reads my dull ramblings might want to join me in participating.

I figure it will, for one thing, force me to make better, and more frequent, use of my camera. And probably, in an effort at creativity, I will explore some of the range of functions of the camera that I really haven’t used to date. But keep in mind that I don’t have a super sophisticated camera. That is to say, I don’t have a D-SLR or anything. It’s just a Canon PowerShot — a pocket camera, with no manual control of aperture or shutter, but I’ve been very pleased with the results I’ve been getting from it, and there are things to learn and discover even in simplicity.

How about it? Any opinions? Anyone else want to join me?

  • http://redefining.org/ Diane Sherman

    I've been thinking about doing Project 365 as well. I've got a nice DSLR and a kick-ass set of lenses that I rarely use, as well as a Canon PowerShot that I carry around with me most everywhere I go. So, sure, I'd join you! When were you thinking about starting?

  • http://brianschoonover.com basicb

    I guess I was thinking this weekend. Saturday kind of appeals to me. What do you think?

  • http://redefining.org/ Diane Sherman

    Works for me! I probably should put something in my calendar so I'm reminded to take a photo. I even had to make a regular weekly “appointment” to take the trash out on Monday nights. Ahhh, getting old is such fun!

  • Brian

    I guess I would probably start this weekend. Saturday kind of appeals to me, simply because of convenience. You up for it?

  • scottphilbrook

    This sounds interesting. What you couldn't know is that I'm already doing this with my son for family and a few select friends who've asked to be on the list. I call it the POTD for Picture of the Day. I don't actually do it every single day, but close. I've not missed more than 2 days in a row since he was born 6 months ago.

    The idea of shooting something additional though intrigues me. Nevertheless, I'll have to think about it for a bit. Being a full time dad and doing the Rowan POTD is already a larger commitment than I expected. Have you started already?

  • http://brianschoonover.com basicb

    Nope, haven't begun yet. Thinking about starting this weekend.

    Think about it. No pressure. I know having a young one and already essentially doing the project, it might be an unnecessary doubling-up

  • http://brianschoonover.com basicb

    LOL. I have that exact same “appointment” in my calendar…Monday nights too!

  • http://redefining.org/ Diane Sherman

    I've been thinking about doing Project 365 as well. I've got a nice DSLR and a kick-ass set of lenses that I rarely use, as well as a Canon PowerShot that I carry around with me most everywhere I go. So, sure, I'd join you! When were you thinking about starting?

  • http://brianschoonover.com basicb

    I guess I was thinking this weekend. Saturday kind of appeals to me. What do you think?

  • http://redefining.org/ Diane Sherman

    Works for me! I probably should put something in my calendar so I'm reminded to take a photo. I even had to make a regular weekly “appointment” to take the trash out on Monday nights. Ahhh, getting old is such fun!

  • scottphilbrook

    This sounds interesting. What you couldn't know is that I'm already doing this with my son for family and a few select friends who've asked to be on the list. I call it the POTD for Picture of the Day. I don't actually do it every single day, but close. I've not missed more than 2 days in a row since he was born 6 months ago.

    The idea of shooting something additional though intrigues me. Nevertheless, I'll have to think about it for a bit. Being a full time dad and doing the Rowan POTD is already a larger commitment than I expected. Have you started already?

  • http://brianschoonover.com basicb

    Nope, haven't begun yet. Thinking about starting this weekend.

    Think about it. No pressure. I know having a young one and already essentially doing the project, it might be an unnecessary doubling-up

  • http://brianschoonover.com basicb

    LOL. I have that exact same “appointment” in my calendar…Monday nights too!