Sep 09 2009
Year in Photos… Starting Now
I have tried the whole “take a photo of yourself” every day for a year thing, and I have learned that I am just not cut out for that much face time in front of the camera… but I still love the idea of a photo for every day occurrences…
YIP, or “Year in Photographs”, is a project that feels a little more my speed. Some self portraits or photos of family and friends, and some random things that I see and do throughout my day. Truthful, honest photography that captures my life as it is *right now*. Memory jogs for later, or a simple reminder of something important to me… sometimes funny, sometimes poignant. There is even a special YIP group for “knitterly and crafty types” which often showcases people’s works in progress and their finished crafts, as well as regular life things…
So, I started this YIP project last week – and while I am only six days in, I am pretty excited about the prospects. I think it will serve as an sort of personal archive for years to come…
1:365 – September 4th
2:365
3:365
4:365
5:365
6:365
…and just like the old adage, each photo is worth a thousand words… or as many as I add in the description over on Flickr. So, click if you are interested to learn more.
I am hoping to well up enough “stay power” to keep this going. It’s fun now – and I hope I still feel that way come Day 237 
Oh my goodness, that last photo is adorable. I love their expressions! And glad to have you joining the YIP project. I’ve been having fun with it so far, for sure!
Very cool!
And that is some of the strangest and most hilarious graffiti I have ever seen.
Oh, your girls are just wonderful! And they know exactly how to “work it”!
Wow, what an ambitious project! I’ll be sitting by the sidelines cheering you on. I attempted the same thing at the beginning of the year, but I don’t think I made it through the first week. I’m sure it’ll become easier once it becomes a habit.
I’ve been thinking of doing the YIP too. I tried to take self portrait every day, but I ran out of ideas and it became a bit boring.
Love the last pic!
I hope you find the process as much fun, as illuminating, as telling as I did. I found so many little moments to capture. So much that would have slipped from my mind without the image to jog it – like the orange we’d grated for zest for Christmas cookies that somehow sat in the sun on the frozen deck in January with a sudden and surprising beauty: here.
I have been thinking of trying again. In paradoxical way, being an observer, a photojournalist of the small moments of my life, has made me far more participatory and mindful.
Your photos are dear! Is Kris really sleeping? Reminds me of your first birthday pictures. The picture of the girls belong on a milk carton. they are a hoot! XXOO
Ah, it ate my link. The photo of the orange is at this address:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/prairiepoppins/2218098485/in/set-72157603788493019/
I’ve been thinking about doing a self-portrait 365 starting Sunday (my birthday), but I fear it will grow tiresome rather than being an interesting project. YIP may be a better choice. Yours so far are great. Thanks for the inspiration!
Great pics! Love the “Chicken Sucks”! And your hubby sleeping at the dinner table! Keep it up. They are all fun to look at!
Dawn
lolly, i’m so glad you started the project again! i know you love photography, so i have no doubt you can keep it up
love that fifth photo of kris, haha!
How do you get such great shots of yourself up close? Every time I try to take take a picture of myself my face gets very long and oval. I actually just started the YIP on Sept 4th as well.
What a coincidence!
I love the “Chicken Sucks, Nuggets Rule” photo! Hysterical!
I tried YIP, but it seems I don’t have the self discipline to post a photo every day. Alas. I will be keeping track of your efforts though. You take such wonderful photos.
These are brilliant.
What an excellent project! Thanks for blogging about it. I *love* the photo of your dogs!
I love your photos so much, so I’m quite excited to hear you’re doing YIP! That graffiti is hilarious.
great photos – love the one of you two at the table! I have been thinking of doing something similar – 365 days of just me would not happen, but this is a much more approachable idea.
I started my 365 on January 1 and I’ve managed to keep going! There have been days when it’s really hard and days when it was easy. I AM looking forward to the end, though, so I can feel free to skip a day when I feel like it!
I started YIP on my first day of self-employment (July 7th) and have been trying to keep it going as a record of my first year living what I love.
(you can see them here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/blondechicken/sets/72157621097473484/ )
Your photos are gorgeous and a fabulous start!
This photo project sounds more interesting the the self-portrait version to me as well. I look forward to seeing the year of Lolly. The doggies are so cute in that last picture!
Congratulations on the new project! I think that as you look back you’ll be so glad you did it, because you’ll have this amazing narrative of your life to look at. So keep it up!
I’m in the middle of a similar project, except with daily drawings instead of photos. I’m 2/3 of the way through Year 2 (of a 5 year project)…and it’s TOUGH! I’m barely keeping up with penciling things in, let alone finished drawings, but I’ll get there. And one of these days I’ll blog about it…
Yay, I am glad you’re taking the plunge! You’re already such a talented photographer, I’m sure your images will be varied and interesting and beautiful and an honest reflection of your life. Hopefully, Kris will cooperate a bit better, too
Good luck, it’s a challenging project but you’ll be amazing!
Oh I’m totally going to join you on this Lolly! I didn’t manage to stick with photos of myself either…but this sounds a lot more manageable and I need to get to know my camera better!
Love what you have so far!
Oh – everyday pictures are so wonderful. They really show us what’s going on. They’re also the stuff that never gets photographed, yet is the basis of most our memories. Just love ‘em. Thanks for sharing a peak inside your everyday life with us.
Good luck on your photo taking this year! I’ve always wanted to try this.
Now this is a project that I think I could do. Love the photos!
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