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photo project 2009

January 1, 2009 by simplyblogged

I have been trying to come up with a project for 2009. I have a tendency to over think things, over schedule, over analyze, you get the picture. So this year I decided to just do a 365 project–a picture a day for a year. I chose the 366-1 group. It should not be too hard–I do that and more already. I want to add some other projects within this project through out the year. Projects that I know I could never do a full year of. Like a year of mornings, a year of evenings, 365 bokeh (I could do that one), 365 days of self portraits, and so on.

After all this I have decided to do a year of mornings. I was doing the 366 group and then it felt a little over moderated. So I shifted to a year of mornings and this will take a little more commitment on my part but I think I can handle it. In 2009, I want to add being more decisive to my list. =]

Is anyone doing any special projects this year?

Posted in a year of mornings | Tagged 2009, 365 project, a year of mornings, photography | 22 Comments

22 Responses

on January 1, 2009 at 5:55 pm | Reply Grey Street Girl

Great shot! I love these types of projects. I’m starting a Year of Mornings project today and I’m continuing my 365 project I started in August to document the first year with my first DSLR. The group you joined sounds fun!
on January 1, 2009 at 6:47 pm | Reply Aran

you can do anything leaca! i loved this one on flickr!
on January 1, 2009 at 7:54 pm | Reply spread your wings

i’m sad to say I have not even begun to think about a new project. You’re so creative and productive it amazes me. I just hope to keep my blog going through my daughter’s first year of college.
on January 1, 2009 at 8:42 pm | Reply Marina

Good luck on your projects. I just finished my 365 and I must say it is very fulfilling.

Happy New Year Girl!
on January 1, 2009 at 9:02 pm | Reply 12littlefeet

I’m going to *attempt* a 365 project as well, but still haven’t decided on a group, if any. I’m looking forward to seeing your mornings…no doubt they will be beautiful!
on January 1, 2009 at 9:27 pm | Reply raina

Well, I almost hesitate to say this but I am doing a project…I hope I can stick with it. I am calling it ‘one day – twice’. The idea is to do two pictures each day. I hope I can do this because it will motivate me to ’see’ at least twice in a day…..so, happy shooting to us in 2009! xx BTW, your photos are just getting better and better.
on January 1, 2009 at 9:56 pm | Reply Betzography

I’m working on multiple photo memory quilts, a family cookbook and photo books for each of my Greats. Along with those I’ll be reminding myself to remain true to my bohemian ways and photograph the stuff I love.
on January 2, 2009 at 11:35 am | Reply Robin

My plan is to get a shot of my lake from the same spot for each season, we’ll see how it turns out.
on January 2, 2009 at 1:14 pm | Reply charlane

I’m not sure what project I want to do – but I’m always inspired by your shots. Mornings are done so well by other people that I don’t want to copy that….I think I want to dwell on either inspirations or aspirations.
on January 2, 2009 at 3:53 pm | Reply Kirsten Geyer

That sounds like a great project! I’m thinking of doing a 100 strangers project…seems like a perfect follow-up to my self-portrait project that ended up being 100 too. Although I won’t try to finish it in a year…now that I know how un-commital I am! Can’t wait to follow your project!
on January 2, 2009 at 3:55 pm | Reply shannon

i can’t wait to see whatever it is you come up with. i love checking in on you and seeing your photos and what you’re up to. thanks for all the inspiration!!
on January 2, 2009 at 4:06 pm | Reply busymomma66

I’m just looking to shoot everyday, and learn, learn, learn. I joined the 366-1 and another 365 group.

I can’t wait to sign every morning now and see your new photos!!
on January 3, 2009 at 9:49 pm | Reply ELK

I am thinking of something like photos from my table…it is the center of my home and I already love the light there…but not sure…. I started “MONDAYMOMENTS” with a quote during the school year since I am a teacher so I will keep up with that.YOU are really an inspiration too me!
on January 4, 2009 at 6:20 am | Reply simplyblogged

I like the 100 strangers project but I can’t decide if I am bold enough yet. =[

MondayMoments and kitchen table shots sound fun.

Thanks everyone. I can’t wait to see what we all come up with this year.
on January 4, 2009 at 10:41 am | Reply iHanna

Wow, a photo project for the year that is so nice! I will look forward to follow what you do as I love your photos – the post of last years favorites is great! I’m going to try to write a poem each day in a little notebook I got for Christmas! Last year I did an art card for each day!

Good luck, and happy new creative year!
on January 4, 2009 at 11:42 am | Reply robin bird

goodness this is my first visit to your blog and i have enjoyed myself immensely! you have wonderful links to such artful photographer, your interviews are a show in themselves and i see we have many mutual friends. i can’t even remember how i got here…. i decided on a list this year and will add to it as i accomplish things. my blog began as a 365 self-portrait challenge although it morphed into something entirely different and i have been happily blogging ever since!
on January 4, 2009 at 6:21 pm | Reply gkgirl

i have totally been toying with the 365 idea…
and to be honest,
i’m a little nervous to commit to it…
especially right now
when it is dark when i leave,
dark when i come home.

but perhaps,
that is a bit of a cop out…

i don’t know.
i’m still on the fence.
i’ll come down on one side of the other soon.
:O)

but i look forward to seeing what you
come up with for your projects…
xo
on January 6, 2009 at 12:07 am | Reply simplyblogged

The good thing about 365 projects is the growth. You grow so much as a photographer. I am ready for some real growth these days. I want to improve my family photography as well. The list never ends.

Thanks everyone for sharing. You all have such great ideas.
on January 6, 2009 at 11:09 am | Reply Kara

My boss has been doing this for YEARS. It’s such a cool project!
on January 6, 2009 at 12:25 pm | Reply Shelby

I’ve already failed at my 365 for the year. I do love the idea of a year of bokeh though….hmmm
on January 6, 2009 at 12:47 pm | Reply simplyblogged

I have a friend who did this project last year and the thing that I loved about her final project is that at the end she said, “I missed 14 shots but at least I finished!” I loved that she did not give up on it. I think we have this idea that it has to be perfect. I don’t think so. We just have to keep plugging and get rid of those thoughts of failure.
on January 7, 2009 at 4:50 pm | Reply Georgia

so exciting! can’t wait to see it unfold!