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Photo 365 Challenge

Normally I am not a typical new years resolutions or new year, new me type of person, but I did decide to do a Photo 365 Challenge this year: one photo every day for a year.

I am hoping this will grow my photography skills that I use both personally and professionally as I push myself to overcome some obstacles and weaknesses I see in my photography. 

So far I've felt like one challenge that I seem to encounter is that I am at my office at work for most of the daylight hours. But, I am going to try and use that as a way to get more creative in what I take pictures of and work on some things that I have found difficult to master in photography, like shooting in low lighting.

My plan is to post a week's worth of pics at a time so I am not overwhelmed with hundreds of photos to go through and edit at the end of the year.

Tessa decided to join me as well so I'm excited to follow along on her journey at the same time.



My first day back in the office after a (wonderful) two-week holiday break.



Brynn and I have always wanted to do this when it has been cold enough outdoors. And indeed it was the other day as sub-zero temperatures provided us with a perfect opportunity. I rushed home from work in hopes of using the last bit of sunlight before it got dark.

Clara and Adria spend hours 'playing' together over FaceTime.

Brynn baking scones.


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theweckerlys said…
Oh my gosh, love, love them! I spy your spreadsheet tumbler :) Love the water in the cold photo and the above-the-counter view on the photo of Brynn baking. Can't wait to see all them as you go along!

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