12/20/11

threehundredsixtyfive.

Yes. I did just type ‘threehundredsixtyfive.’ That’s weird. I made it. Not exactly with all of the same goals or ideas… But I did make it. I have three hundred sixty five photos that represent each day of my seventieth year. It obviously wasn’t easy. I didn’t actually take a photo on each day and at first I thought that was everything. However, now that I have come to the end of this year I have realized that the this project has done so much more for me than I really ever expected it to. If I had not challenged myself to take three hundred sixty five meaningful photos… I wouldn’t have had to force myself to come up with three hundred sixty five ideas. I think that the best thing that has come out of this is how I’ve grown artistically. In looking through these photos you can definitely see a growth in style and skill. 

I had a different vision for how I wanted my last photo to be… But it also didn’t occur to me that today is my last day until, well, today. Hah. For some reason I thought I still had tomorrow. I had to do my final picture at the Great Wolf Lodge. So I thought that I’d do a shoot that I’ve been wanting to do for a while. I fought with the editing process for a while on this one because I was trying to portray a message that I didn’t even really know. But I finally settled on this version and I think I like what it says. This project has forced me to try so many things that I would have never tried otherwise and it has given me a lot of hope and excitement for my future in photography.

To those of you who followed, encouraged, and supported me through this journey, thank you so much. It means a lot to me. It’s going to be weird not having this daily responsibility… But I need a break. You might not see new photos for a little while, but trust me. It’s not over.

12/19/11

threehundredsixtyfour.

Today we hung out at the mall. I got my midwinter dress, a new purse, and a new wallet. I am very excited. I also got some feather earrings (see above). The lights are from the view from our balcony. In the evening we went out to eat at Bubba’s. It was delicious. Emily got Hailey a Mustache Party (a set of multiple pink, furry, stick-on mustaches). They were fabulous. After we returned to the hotel we proceeded to run around and take pictures… Until the mustaches started to itch. We took them off back in the room and then cashed out. It’s been very fun. =]

12/18/11

threehundredsixtythree.

Today I left with Alli, Whitney, and Meghan in Hailey’s car to go to Great Wolf Lodge for Hailey’s birthday. We jammed to music in the car on the way. When we passed through Peacock we had to stop and take pictures next to various signs. Haha. When we got to Traverse City we stopped at Meijer for some small food things and then we went to the hotel. After we got into our room we hung out there for a little while before enjoying the water attractions and hot tub at the indoor water park. It was very fun. In the evening we ate turkey sandwiches in the room and then went to bed. 

I’m really happy with this photo. 

SOOC.

12/17/11

threehundredsixtytwo.

Saturday. Christmas break. =]

12/16/11

threehundredsixtyone.

Friday! Today was the last day of school and now there is Christmas break! I am so happy. I need a break. 

12/15/11

threehundredsixty

Thursday.

12/14/11

threehundredfiftynine.

Wednesday. Almost there… I’m so ready for a break. So ready.

12/13/11

threehundredfiftyeight.

School is boring. 

12/12/11

threehundredfiftyseven.

School. I just want Christmas Break. That would be nice. Okay.

12/11/11

threehundredfiftysix.

Sunday. Today I got up relatively early to do a photoshoot with Alisha. It was SUPER cold. I was wearing about four layers while she only had smallish dresses. It was impressive really. I also did Viola’s senior photos before PRIDE practice. I am pretty excited about them. I think they will be cool. I’m not sick anymore! It’s SO exciting. School tomorrow. I had to stay up late again… English. Meh.

SOOC.