365 Projects

This post is related to Merc's post.

If you recall from a previous post, I am involved in two 365 photo projects: one is taking a photo everyday, the other taking a photo of yourself everyday, for one year. I have found both of these projects to be fun and taxing at the same time. Some days I am tired, don't feel good and when I am just about ready to go to bed, I will remember that I have to take my photos. Most of the time it is, "Damn hell, why did I start this project?" Other times, I enjoy thinking of ideas and trying different things with the project. I feel that lately, I haven't been as attentive to the projects as I could be. I take my photos daily, but I'm not being as "creative" as I may have been when I started. I am hoping to rectify that.

When I started the "Year of Me" project, my hope was to learn to be more accepting of myself; I wanted to take these photos for me, in hopes of gaining some self confidence and being okay with my looks. Now, I can't say that I have changed my outlook 100%, but I really think it has made a difference. Admittedly, I will often retake pictures because I'll think I look like crap. Other times, I will just snap one photo and say the hell with it and not think about it. I do like more photos than others, but they are all me...and while it's been difficult to accept at times, I am getting better.

Another goal I had in doing these projects was getting better at taking photos. I think if I have is debatable. I would say no, only because I don't do much as far as going out and shooting. I do most pics in my apartment, which has horrible lighting. I would just like to get out more and shoot, even if I don't have a fancy or a demon of a camera.

For my daily "take anything photo," I am on 245 of 365, and for "Year of Me," I am on 154 of 365. Still have quite a ways to go for both and while it's taxing sometimes, I am looking forward to finishing them.

Music: The White Stripes - You're Pretty Good Looking (For a Girl)