Daily Archives: January 8, 2012
The 52-Week Self Portrait – Photo Project – WEEK 1
Week 1: Reflection Who are you? What makes you, you? Who makes you, you? As I reflect on who I am, the first thing that comes to mind is that I’m a child of God Almighty! Jesus is Lord of my life and I’ve chosen to live my life for Him in the best way that I know how. Thank God His Word tells us how! Knowing Whose I am, gives me the freedom to express who He created me to be. It hasn’t always been this way in my life. But the more I’ve learned about what God wants for my life, the less I’ve accepted what life has just thrown my way. It’s not the circumstances that make us who we are, it’s who we identify with that does. In my case, I recognize that my identity is in Christ. This first self-portrait is not only a reflection of who I am, but it also shares a little about me.
The 52-Week Self Portrait – Photo Project – INTRO
Many photographers do photo projects to enhance their skill level. It’s a great way to consistently shoot pictures, and you know the common saying… “Practice makes perfect!” I’ve decided to take on a photo project that will both enhance my skill level and my awareness of the beautiful, unique, creative person that God has created me to be. I know this may sound conceited, but please hear me out. My overall purpose of doing this “Self-Portrait” photo project isn’t just about me. My prayer is that over the next 52 weeks, as you view these pictures and read my blog, you’ll begin to develop an awareness of your God-given beauty and uniqueness. It’s possible that something written on this site may spark something in you leading you to celebrate your uniqueness even more. Perhaps something in one of the photographs may remind you of how important you really are. Or maybe…just maybe, these pictures will encourage you to find a way to live out a goal or even a dream that has to this point only lived in your heart. I hope you’ll join me on this journey over the next 52 weeks. I’m glad to also mention that a few photographers that I know are also doing photo projects of their own, here are links to their blogs: Simi – http://bit.ly/AA25u8 (52 week photo project) Saadia – http://saadiamechelphotography.com (52 week photo project) Darcie – http://darciensutherlandphotography (360 day project) Monica – http://monicasimonephotography.com (365 day photo project)