I am off on new journey in 2012 called project 26. Along with 15 other amazing photographers I will post bi weekly based on two different ideas. The first post of every month will be a picture of my family …and I have to be in the picture (that was a buzz killer right there). The second post of each month will be based on a different creative theme to push us out of our comfort zone.
I’m always a little nervous about starting a new project. Projects like this take time – more time than I think they will – and usually more time than I have. Not to mention how they impact the whole family. Tonight for instance, I accidentally fed my kids two things that were expired for dinner! Once again, I am totally rocking this parenting thing.
My anxiety reached an all time high when my middle daughter so boldly approached me with a piece of paper, her hand on her hip and said, ” I would like to withdraw my un-enrollment from this photography 52 thingy.” She then handed me a piece of paper that read, “This paper is my walking paper. I’m out!” So yes, I am going to have to do some negotiations with her and yes, I will have to step out from behind the camera and get in a picture once a month. But that is actually what is motivating me to do this project. I want to be a part of their memories when they look back on life. So one of my promises to myself this year is to be more a part of the action not so much a documenter of their life . And, I guess, to feel a bit of their picture pain as well.
Below is a picture of my family on Monday, January 2, climbing at Rock City on Mt. Diablo.
Don’t forget to check out the amazing story teller, Carey Pace | Kingston TN lifestyle photographer. Love her work!
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