And so it begins...

100 Days of Photography!

The 100 Day Project is for creatives (or really, anyone with a goal!) to work on something each day, for 100 days. The projects don't have to be elaborate or complicated, it is as simple as spending a few mintues every day on your goal. The project kicked off on February 23, and this is my first year participating. My goal is to either take a new photo everyday or edit something from my archive.

Week 1

The first week was mostly editing older shots because not only was the weather unfavorable, I was getting over a cold and did not want to get more sick. I actually posted a couple of videos where I recorded my screen as I edited - this was fun! Link below to my reel where I explained a little bit about my editing process.

Week 2

Currently wrapping up the second week - I've taken shots with my DSLR when the weather was more cooperative, and found some great shots in my archive to edit and share. Link below to one of my Instagram posts from the project.

Prints available!

As I shoot and edit, I'll be adding selected images to my online gallery. All images are available for purchase, including prints and magnets. Additionally, I'm offering 20% with the code 100DAY. The code is valid now through June!

Week 2 Highlight: Photo Walk

Photo walks are a great way for me to get my exercise in while I take photos. Normally I do this with just my phone (currently iPhone), but I'd like to practice street photography with my DSLR.

Looking ahead

As I shoot, I'll update about the process and how it's going. I have hundreds (thousands?) of photos I've never edited since I started bird photography in 2019. I've already come across some photos I don't think I even looked at before! With these older photos, I'd like to improve my editing skills, so during these 100 days I aim to learn some new editing tricks and take more risks stylistically. Ideally I will build up my portfolio as I edit my archive. Regarding new photos that I shoot, I am prioritizing taking shots with my DSLR over my phone. Thematically I will be exploring more street photography - it's something I used to enjoy years ago, but since getting back into photography my focus was on nature and wildlife. I plan on renting a point-and-shoot for my street photos so I can get some experience with other cameras! Lastly, I am hoping the project increases my social media reach and connects me with more likeminded artists on Instagram!