A week ago, my sweet sister challenged me to take a picture every day for the next year. I purchased a Canon Rebel T3i camera about ten months ago (Ebay is just the best), and while I did take it along to a lot of Warrior Man’s wrestling tournaments–I have been hesitant to use it as much as I have yearned to. The truth is that sometimes I feel embarrassed to take pictures–afraid that it will annoy somebody. There, I said it. Phew I am glad I got that off my chest.
So when Amalia suggested this venture I figured it would be the perfect way to hone my photography skills as well as break that dratted paranoia about using my camera.
Both my Mom, and Sarah (our sweet cousin) are also joining in. We would love for you to hop into this special goal as well if you would like to! Simply take a picture every day for the next week, and leave your post link in my comments!
Homemade Runzas at Grandma’s house. Can it get more Nebraskan than that? If you don’t know what a Runza is, then, you need to make a road trip.Long winding bike rides at dusk through the velvety bean fields. THe golden light piercing through the haze of dust from the road. A golden lab nosing his way across the gravel to meet us. This is what my childhood was made of. This is what I love returning to…
I just began delving into a new book this week, and so far I love it!Warrior Man and I moved into our apartment this week, and I have had so much fun setting up my new kitchen. My fella has cooked a lot of the meals for us, and he almost always has a sidedish of rice on the table. Yum.
We invited Dad and Timmy (my brother who was leaving on a nationwide trek on Friday, read about that on his blog here) over for dollar night at the bowling alley. Dad schooled us on the second game.Since we just moved in we are missing a few key furniture pieces, one being a nice little patio table. So, when we wanted steak but not at the price of grease all over the kitchen, we improvised.Earlier this summer I promised a friend that I would run a half mararthon with her. Fast forward until now, and I have barely trained at all. Sigh. I have six weeks left, and I plan to make them count. Warrior Man and I went on an early morning jaunt today, and I felt really exuberant afterwards. Exercise works, y’all.
Well, that about wraps up my week! In the next week I will be posting on how to make an entertainment center into a bedframe, about our honeymoon, and a question that has been rolling about in my head for awhile. So be sure to check back!
I hope this has inspired you to grab your camera (or smartphone) and snap a few extra pictures this week. Taking pictures always makes me realize the variety of blessings I usually take for granted.
Happy weekend, friends!
9 thoughts on “365 Photography Challenge: 1st Week”
LOVE this post! Runza’s are the best, and I’m not even Nebraskan. 🙂
One thing that has helped me overcome my fear of photography (annoying somebody) is realizing that they will actually appreciate those images later. I have had it happen so many times now when taking a photograph of somebody I know is inwardly rolling their eyes at me, and then see how much they love it. Treasure today, because it will be gone tomorrow and the only way you can really preserve now is through photography. The nay sayers will thank you later. 😉 Also, I have a T3i as well (recently upgraded to a 60d, but the T3i is a great little machine!)
I did this for years, but I started using a disposable camera, then switched to a digital camera. One day my camera got wet and I lost a months worth of pictures, and since then I haven’t started it up again.
Loved this post! Great writing and I loved the pictures too! I am the same way when I take pictures in public, It irritates me and I am a photographer! I am not sure why I feel embarrassed or annoyed, so weird! I am exciting to see more of your pictures and hear more about your adventures! You really made me miss home with this post! Thanks for sharing!
I loved looking into your week! A great ‘snapshot’ into your world. I love that idea…. I feel I wouldn’t follow through, but if I did… I think I’d make them all into a book. That’d be cool to look back on in 5 years 🙂
I LOVE this idea! I actually got my camera for a similar purpose and, although I’m better now then I was before, I definitely still have room for improvement!
Bethany, I also feel in the way when I take pictures in front of other people. It`s hard to find the line of when it would be best to leave it and when no one minds. It is so interesting to discover everyday that you aren`t the only one. 😉 Another beautiful post!
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LOVE this post! Runza’s are the best, and I’m not even Nebraskan. 🙂
One thing that has helped me overcome my fear of photography (annoying somebody) is realizing that they will actually appreciate those images later. I have had it happen so many times now when taking a photograph of somebody I know is inwardly rolling their eyes at me, and then see how much they love it. Treasure today, because it will be gone tomorrow and the only way you can really preserve now is through photography. The nay sayers will thank you later. 😉 Also, I have a T3i as well (recently upgraded to a 60d, but the T3i is a great little machine!)
I did this for years, but I started using a disposable camera, then switched to a digital camera. One day my camera got wet and I lost a months worth of pictures, and since then I haven’t started it up again.
Hey this was a great post, pics looked great and you will only get better and better as you continue with this challenge.
Loved this post! Great writing and I loved the pictures too! I am the same way when I take pictures in public, It irritates me and I am a photographer! I am not sure why I feel embarrassed or annoyed, so weird! I am exciting to see more of your pictures and hear more about your adventures! You really made me miss home with this post! Thanks for sharing!
I loved looking into your week! A great ‘snapshot’ into your world. I love that idea…. I feel I wouldn’t follow through, but if I did… I think I’d make them all into a book. That’d be cool to look back on in 5 years 🙂
I LOVE this idea! I actually got my camera for a similar purpose and, although I’m better now then I was before, I definitely still have room for improvement!
I might try to join!!!
Bethany, I also feel in the way when I take pictures in front of other people. It`s hard to find the line of when it would be best to leave it and when no one minds. It is so interesting to discover everyday that you aren`t the only one. 😉 Another beautiful post!