Project 365

Week 39 | 366.2016

I am going to Seattle this week for Click Away. I have no idea what to say about that, except that I am very nervous and very excited. I think it will help me clarify some goals and solidify some plans, and on a very practical level I hope that my skills improve as a result of going (however it happens). I haven't been on a trip alone in a lot of years, and it is way past time for me to do something like this. I am still figuring out what I want to bring as far as cameras, and how I am going to get them there, because the search for the perfect camera bag NEVER ENDS. I was really happy with a lot of my photos from the past week or so, but at the same time I feel the fall coming. And the cold. I wish I could reframe my feelings about fall, like all of the people who think that it is beautiful, and the weather is nice. I think photographers are especially supposed to love it. All I can think about is always having to be indoors, or how difficult it is to get outdoors with three kids, and all of the coats. The dreams of hot chocolate by the fire only take me so far. I am a very big believer in the health and healing power of nature and being outside. My kids are always asking whhhhhhhhhhy I want to go outside all of the time. Being outside is awesome. That is why. And all of the growing things are miracles. And fresh air, and golden light. Geez.

My next post will be filled with photos from my trip. I can't wait.

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Week 37 & 38 | 366.2016

I am trying to use my 70-200 more often, since I have been using it during sessions and need to get used to the weight and the perspective. It is now fall, and I usually hit a pretty good slump as far as photography every year at about this time. I am hoping that doesn't happen, but I am thinking it will unless I do something very proactive to stop it. Maybe I need to challenge myself to use some lenses I don't reach for as often, shoot some black and white film, finally master freelensing. Something to carry me through until the safety and wonder of spring...

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