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I’m shooting entirely in manual now and actually finding it easier than shooting in AV or Auto. My camera is morphing into an extension of me, and I often find myself looking at the world thru my lens, whether it’s actually there or not. Now if I could only get a little more comfortable looking at myself…these self portraits are not getting any easier.
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A wide array of emotions are elicited during divorce. One goes through the stages of grief, much as during a death, and eventually sadness and anger give way to acceptance. As today marks the day that my divorce is final, I am finally able to sum up my feelings with today’s 365 Project photo.
As I enter into my new life, with many new developments on the horizon for me and my children, I can categorically describe today’s emotion as “joyful”. I am full of peace, which I thank God for every day as I give glory to Him for getting me through this last year. I have been blessed with the most supportive family and friends on the face of the Earth – I never could have made it without them.
Here’s to new beginnings.
As expected, I haven’t exactly been faithful to taking pictures every day. Life gets in the way, but I’m determined to take 365 self portraits – however long it takes me. It’s much more comfortable for me to be behind the camera, and since I’ve started this, I’ve noticed a trend in the mood of my photos. Specifically – no smiles. I guess it just feels kind of silly to smile, as it feels forced or posed. However….the point of this project is to push the envelope a little – and to be honest, I could stand to smile a little more. Starting tomorrow…
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We are all cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is, knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out. -Ray Bradbury
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Well…I made it a week. Only 51 left to go!
This photo marks the beginning of my foray into shooting completely in manual. It’s challenging, to say the least, but I think I’m starting to get the hang of things.
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Maybe it’s the southern girl in me, but I love a big belt buckle.
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Here’s one from a photo excursion I took with my son, Jackson today. He got new glasses and I wanted to get some shots of him looking all GQ in his new frames. I put my camera in auto and handed it to him, and he snapped away. I did the post-processing myself, but he’s begging me to show him how to do that too. I think he caught the photography bug already. 
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Something lovely happens to my mood when I paint my toenails. It’s like the poor man’s botox or a cheap alternative to a spa day. Summer time means sandal wearing, so I went out and bought a pretty shade of peach. It instantly put a smile on my face.
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Well, this isn’t technically a self portrait, as I wasn’t the one pressing the shutter release. However…I am in it, and it is a special snapshot of the two women in my life that mean the most to me – my mother and my sister.
Today was Mother’s Day, and I was honored to be able to spend it with the two women who support me, love me, and challenge me to be a better woman, mother and Christian. I love and admire them both immensely.
