In order to do anything well you must first set your intentions. The coming of 2021 has most setting goals or intentions for the year. When starting this 52 week challenge I knew some weeks might not be as easy to execute as others. I knew some topics might not flow as easy as others. In the end I always make it a priority to document our days, even if its is in one solitary image for the week.
On the personal level this week we took our Christmas decor down and put it away. We also did our weekly Monday hike and did lots of outdoor play in the snow. A lovely snowman now watches over our backyard. Yes indeed I photographed all of this and am so thankful for that. I know I will always be thankful for the images taken no matter how artistic or amazing.
I also photographed a family who hadn’t had professional photographs taken in 10 years, and a last minute elopement. Such a full week.
Set your intentions. Make documenting your days a priority. Regardless of how perfect the images are… just photograph your life. Your life is precious. You are precious.
Some simple tips for succeeding in photographing your life
- Keep a camera at hand. It can be your cell phone or regular camera. Both are great. If your camera is close, you will be more likely to document those moments.
- Photograph those moments and put the camera away to ensure you are present with those you love.
- Document the moment as it is and don’t worry about perfection.
- Try changing your perspective… go high or low or at eye level.
- Get involved in a photography challenge to hold yourself accountable. Sometimes we all need a little push <3 The #EsterCobe52 is a once a week challenge to help you to document your year while improving your skills.
Intentions
This topic is so open. You could photograph your journal or planner. Photographing any planning or item that looks like intention to you. Reading your bible or doing something that you set the intention to do its perfect. We make it a priority to hike each Monday. I document the hike each week. Here are a few from this week.
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Next week we will go on vacation. Are you ready?
Here are the #EsterCobe52 weeks that are behind us <3 Use the links to learn or catch up!
- EsterCobe 52 Week 1 :: Phoneography Tips & Tricks with Molly B of Ester Cobe Photography // The Photojournalistic Black + White Photograph
- EsterCobe52 Week 2 // Documenting Dad :: Tips and Tricks on how to capture dad with the kids by Molly B of Ester Cobe Photography
- EsterCobe52 Week 3 // Ideas, Tips and Tricks on Documenting Water
- EsterCobe52 Week 4 // Negative Space in Photography Tips and tricks
- EsterCobe52 Week 5 // Fourth of July!
- EsterCobe52 Week 6 // Document your days
- EsterCobe52 Week 7 // Framing
- EsterCobe52 Week 8 // Documenting Love
- EsterCobe52 Week 9 // Exposure Triangle
- EsterCobe52 Week 10 // Portraits
- EsterCobe52 Week 11 // Connection
- EsterCobe52 Week 12 // Back to School
- EsterCobe52 Week 13 // Macro Photography
- EsterCobe52 Week 14 // Home :: Capturing Life
- EsterCobe52 Week 15 // Composition
- EsterCobe52 Week 16 // Out and About
- EsterCobe52 Week 17 // Finding the Light
- EsterCobe52 week 18 // Autumn
- EsterCobe52 Week 19 // Perspective
- EsterCobe52 Week 19 // Details
- EsterCobe52 Week 20 // Change
- EsterCobe52 Week 21 // Shadows
- EsterCobe52 Week 22 // Costumed
- EsterCobe52 Week 23 // Focus
- EsterCobe52 Week 24 // The Every Day
- EsterCobe52 Week 25 // Family
- EsterCobe52 Week 26 // Grateful
- EsterCobe52 Week 27 // Fleeting Moments
- EsterCobe52 Week 28 // Low Light
- EsterCobe52 Week 29 // Tradition
- EsterCobe52 week 30 // Gifts
- EsterCobe52 week 31 // Celebrations
- EsterCobe52 Week 32 // Intentions
- EsterCobe52 Week 33 // Vacation
- EsterCobe52 Week 34 // Motion
- EsterCobe52 Week 35 // Sleep
- EsterCobe52 Week 36 // Winter
- EsterCobe52 Week 37 // Birthdays
- EsterCobe52 Week 38 // Sweet
- EsterCobe52 Week 39 // Field Trip
- EsterCobe52 Week 40 // Works of Art
- EsterCobe52 Week 41 // Outdoors
- EsterCobe52 Week 42 // Daylight
- EsterCobe52 Week 43 // Equinox
- EsterCobe52 Week 44 // Spring
- EsterCobe52 Week 45 // Self Portrait
