365: Class of three six five

Here we are on new years eve. Amid celebrations of a year ending, a year beginning, a birthday and the completion of my 365 photography project! I thought it would be nice to capture friends for this last post - in a old school class photo kind of style. Some of these guys above have been around since before the project was just a seed of an idea, some are new friends made this year, tonight even - helping me celebrate. 

To those of you who have supported me throughout the project, inspired me, posed for me, encouraged me - thank you, thank you, thank you. With a big special thanks to my beautiful, loving and caring boyfriend Ben, you helped me through the tougher, uninspired days and celebrated the photographic highs with me xo.

Probably one of my biggest and best new years resolutions, I'm proud that I stuck with it, made the most of it and now have a computer chockers with photos.

The plan for 2010... there is no specific photography project as such. I'd like to work on doing a few professional photo shoots, with models and makeup etc. Basically having a concept, putting in the planning and the organisation to try and get some super shots. Because what I found this year, while I had some great ideas and results, sometimes the photo wasn't the best I knew it could be and with that bit more planning time (more than 1 day!) I'm interested in the results!

I'm also planning an exhibition. Of the 365 photography project. I'd love the chance to display my photography work from the year, I think it would be hugely exciting to see it all in a room and to share it with family, friends and as many people I can get in off the streets as possible. So stay tuned!

I will also probably be starting another blog - just to post photos and design and other creative stuff I'm into and working on - so I'll let you know where you can find that.

Lastly (I know I waffle, I'm sorry) I would like thank all the lovely readers who have followed my adventure in blogland. Thank you for all your comments and your visits. Maybe one day we will get the chance to meet! For those of you who have your own blogs I look forward to continuing to follow your adventures and finding many new ones along the way.

So au revoir for now,

Emma xo 

288: Playing with sparklers

This post was lots of fun. I popped by the supermarket on the way home and bought a couple of packs of sparklers. Then with the help of my flat mate, a tripod, the night light (or lack thereof) I was able to capture this rather cool shot. We had to do a few practice takes to get settings, timing and handwriting correct but it's ended up producing a great photograph to represent the 365 project!

082: And the old boy

This is my other dog, my family's dog, Benji. We've had him since I was in grade 8 so he's now the ripe old age of 10. He's a lovely companion (sometimes guard dog) and so quiet when you're used to a mad little puppy jumping around all over the place (Bentley!). And since Bentley has got his nose in a number of 365 photos now I thought it was about time the old boy got his portrait taken too.

The Blog Begins

Wow, I'm finally here in the world of blogging! After plenty of umming and ahhhing over whether to create a blog for my project I thought it was time to bite the bullet and get this up and running.

The 365 project began on January 1st 2009. By far my best new years resolution, it starts with one simple guideline - take a photo a day. After a week I realised I felt the need to share my photos with everyone. Facebook has been a substitute and well, a bit of a trial to see if anyone was indeed interested in looking at my photographs. With plenty of comments from my friends, some good feedback and lots of cajoling from my creative friends already in the blogging world here I am.

So without further a do I will get on with uploading the large number of photos I have accumulated so far and look forward to sharing the rest of this year with you photo by photo. Enjoy and if you see something you like don't forget to comment. Stay tuned!