Week 3, 4, and 5 themes

I have been so busy lately that my computer and laptop are both feeling a little bit neglected-while my iphone is feeling over-worked and tired. I will try my hardest to post the themes BEOFRE the week for that theme is over...that would make sense wouldn't it?!?


(1/15-1/21)Week 3-Journey

(1/22-1/28) Week 4-I Love

(1/29-2/4) Week 5-Food

Remember, you do not have to go with my themes. The idea of the 52 week challenge is to challenge yourself to use your camera more. I'm using this year to really document me, my family and things that mean something to me.

I'll be posting my shots in the next couple of days.

{52 week challenge} week 2-b/w

Yes, it's only January and I'm already behind in posting my pic of the week. I have been taking them though, I just need to get better about posting them every week. Week 2's theme was black/white. I could've been a picture of something black and white or a shot that you change to black and white. 

My shot was taken at one of my families favorite places- Disneyland! We have been fortunate and have had passes for going on 9 years now. To say we love it there, would be a gross understatement. We say that we have passes for the fun for our kids, but in actuality they are for us just as much. I captured this shot while walking the newest Livingston baby in the stroller in attempt to keep him sleeping longer. 

{52 week challenge-attempt 2} week 1: The real Self Portrait

Yes, I know I cheated! Here's the real portrait of me! 

{52 week challenge-attempt 2} week 1: Self Portrait

Hi! I'm very excited to share my new journey for 2012. It's a 52 week project where I'll have 52 different themes and each week I'll focus on those different themes to stretch my creativity and keep me actively engaged in my love for photography! 

Week 1's theme is self portrait. As a photographer, I know that I am often the one behind the camera (much more fun) and am very seldom the one in the pictures. For this project I decided to take a different approach. Here's it is:

a little about my "self" portrait: I was trying to come up with a way to avoid taking my picture before I've showered and gotten out of my pj's. This is just a little look into my life. For those that know me well, you know that I go NOWHERE without my iphone and my sunglasses. Having 2 little ones in diapers, I feel like I'm constantly changing or chasing down someone to get changed!  My current book: "The Help"...LOVE it. I haven't read in a long time, unless magazines count. I'm hoping to keep my New Year's resolution to read more. I'm also browsing "The Happiest Baby on the Block", because we all want happy babies, right?!? I included my Rangefinder magazine for photography inspiration and info and my Martha Living magazine, because I wish I could be more like Martha (minus the tax fraud and time in jail). My planner, because even though I have a "smart" phone with a built in calendar I still find the need to write it all down. Lastly, in the shot is my picture frame with fabric and cork in it (for pinning important notes)-it serves as a reminder that I want to do something "crafty" every week. 

Okay...I know I kinda cheated, I'll post a traditional self portrait later...after I shower and look more human!