January 10, 2013

1/52

a portrait of my child once a week, every week, in 2013

At the window in the morning light, his favorite spot on earth.

I admired Jodi's beautiful project all last year, but initially I was hesitant to join in because I felt a bit like all I photograph is my little guy... did I really need more incentive? Then last night I started considering one of my big goals for this year being to print more photos, and this does seem like a great opportunity to be disciplined, self edit along the way, and come out with a great book full of my very favorite subject. 

So I am joining in the party... late but that's usually the way I like to arrive anyway! I'll catch up at some point when a particularly inspiring week strikes. I'm excited to participate and follow along with everyone else.

16 comments:

  1. That is a great shot, and such a great idea. I've been thinking I need to join some challenge again, too, but feel so blah about it. Like everything else right now... :)

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  2. Morning and evening light is so lovely to take photos in - and this is a good example! :-)

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  3. Hi Lilly, popping over to say hello from a fellow project 52-er. Such a cute little one. I like how you have captured the reflection in this image. Looking forward to the project journey with all. Great incentive for me to practise on my DSLR too! Have a great weekend xx

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  4. Great! I decided to do it as well! I am so interested to see your portraits of W as he grows this year!

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  5. Its a beautiful picture! I love your twist on the challenge-- & can't wait to see what wonderful compositions you come up with!

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  6. Wonderful picture. I saw this on Bleubird too, and I want to join in. Trouble is, the kids are not home during the day and the light is so poor later. I will have to sneak in some portraits before Saturday. :)

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  7. I'm thinking all grandparents will appreciate this.. Like you I already take so many pictures of Gus it sort of seems silly to challenge myself to do more BUT I think I've decided the way to really make it a challenge for me is to put my camera on manual for these shots. Must rip the automatic bandaid off at some point.

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    1. That's a good idea. James never shoots in automatic but I do at least half the time because it's just so fast and consistent. This is a good place to try to challenge myself more.

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  8. Great photo and what a lovely idea!

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  9. Ha, I thought the same thing when considering taking a weekly picture! I already take 1,000 pictures a week of my child, how many more do I need? But whenever I look back at pictures I'm always glad I took so many. Can't wait to see what you come up with each week.

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  10. What a cute guy. I'm looking forward to seeing these each week. :)

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  11. I also plan on joining in on this project too - you and Lauren have inspired me to try. I'm hoping I'll get around to it by Feb!

    xo
    cortnie

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  12. Lovely idea - editing/culling is half the art!
    Ronnie xo

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  13. Thank you! Afternoon snack today, check!
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  14. just looked at all your pictures, oh boy he is a cutie pie, his eyes are like pools! it made me laugh that you came to the party late, me too, like today!! oh well, better late than never xxx

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