Project 365

100% of the great photos are taken by the people who remembered to take their camera with them.

I love my camera. However, for some reason, we very rarely hang out together anymore… Sure, we have the occasional trip here and there, but in day-to-day life, I tend to leave my camera at home.

I tried the 365 Project, taking one photo a day for an entire year, once before, and got to day 168 before my (quite difficult) twin pregnancy sapped me of energy (during the pregnancy) and time (after the girls were born). For the past seven years, I’ve thought about restarting it at least once a month.

I am a bit apprehensive about restarting the project now, as time and energy are still scarce – being a mum and an entrepreneur, while trying to have some other life too, leaves you with absolutely no trouble keeping yourself entertained. However, the thought does not leave me alone, so I’ll give it another go.

For me, the project is about getting back into the habit of taking photos rather than snaps – thinking again about what makes a good photo, not just a good memory. I’ve taken many of my favourite photos with my phone, so that will be my primary tool. As a secondary goal, though, I’ll try to reconnect with my SLR as well. Since I’m doing this mostly for myself, I won’t guarantee a post every day. I will take the photo daily, but posting them might take a few extra days…