This would be a December photo!
Every year, as I create my 4×6 desktop photo calendars, I wish I had more “seasonal” photos in my stash to use for each month. The years we go on a vacation are fine, because I usually have a ton of favorite photos from the trip, but the non-vacation years pose a challenge.
As I package up my 2012 calendars (70 of them now, the list is growing yearly!), my thoughts turned to next year and how I could fill my photo stash to make the next batch better. It dawned on me that a photo challenge was in order, but not one that will suck the life out of me. A daily photo is awesome, but can lead to burnout.
This is what I came up with- any number of photos in the month that reflect the “personality” of the month. So, January to me is bare trees, rainy days and hot beverages by the fire. Sweaters. Scarves. I wish it meant snow for me, but maybe for you, snow! July might be BBQ or popsicles, beaches. You get the idea. A minimum of 1 photo, the max only being what you can sanely accomplish.
I thought about making a list defining the personality of each month, but people have different ideas of what each month means. So guess what? No structure and only one rule – at least one photo representing the personality of the month according to you!
You with me? Yes? Let me know- if there is enough of an interest, a Flickr group may be in order. I can’t wait to start this project!
Stitched Together
December 14, 2011 at 10:07
That sounds like an achievable challenge. I tried to take part in Shutterboo’s Weekly Photo Challenge this year, but have massive gaps due to health. One a month is more like something I could get my head around.
denise:)
December 14, 2011 at 10:28
This is a very laid back, no pressure, no stress challenge! One a month, or spend 30 mins at one time and Bam! Done!
TBM
December 15, 2011 at 06:15
Sounds like a good one!
Will G
December 19, 2011 at 20:31
I’m down
denise:)
December 20, 2011 at 12:26
Awesome!! Glad to have company!
Jana
December 27, 2011 at 08:22
Hello Denise, maybe do you like a part of my twelve2012 photo project?
http://www.janasworld.de/2011/12/26/fotoprojekt-zwolf2012-photo-project-twelve2012/
I wish you a happy new year, Jana
denise:)
December 27, 2011 at 08:50
Guten Tag, Jana! I love the idea of your project and will think of a pretty spot I know I can get to monthly- thanks for the invite!