Take One A Day | Taiwan Travel Photographers

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Have you ever considered starting a photo a day project? Taking a photograph each and every day for a year is a surefire way to make you a better photographer. On the surface it sounds like quite an easy task – how hard can it be to shoot 365 pictures? I think you’d be surprised as to how difficult it can be. There will be days when the last thing you want to do is take a picture. When the muse has deserted you. When you’re busy with life’s unexpected surprises. When the weather outside is terrible. When you’re experiencing technical problems with your camera, computer or iPhone. The key is not to stop.

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Take a look at these links to some great 365 projects for some inspiration.

Dustin Diaz – His 365 ran throughout last year and is probably the best one I’ve seen. It’s complete with setup, camera and lighting information.

Zack Arias – Zack’s project has a series of self-given rules and promises to offer the viewer a variety of great imagery.

The Trudz – Ranging from client images to random interesting things, Trudy’s 365 is worth a look.

Rosh Sillars – Rosh of New Media Photographer fame tackles a 365 with a wide variety of images.

Don Giannatti – Wizwow of Lighting Essentials undertakes a 365 iPhone project.

To finish off, here are a few tips that may help you should you decide to attempt a 365 of your own.

Take a camera everywhere. DSLR, iPhone, point and shoot, Lomo, whatever.

Make posting and sharing easy. Use Flickr or Posterous or WordPress.

Don’t stop. The end result will more than compensate for any short term doubts.

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http://blog.trushots.com/ Trudy

Thank you for the mention, an honor to be mentioned among such talented photographers, all who have 365 projects that I follow.
stuartdawson

It's interesting that you posted this now, I was just this week thinking about doing a 365 project. Just not sure if i can commit the time for it! Great links by the way.
http://www.craigfergusonimages.com cfimages

My pleasure Trudy. Thanks for sharing your work with the world.
http://www.craigfergusonimages.com cfimages

Thanks Stuart. You should give it a go – maybe try a cell phone camera one.
http://www.darrenmelrose.com/blog Darren Melrose

You are right Craig, a photo a day project is a great way to keep the juices flowing. I also think your advice about making it easy to post online easy is important and not that often mentioned. Feeling the pressure to get something online everyday is a great motivation in my experience.
http://www.craigfergusonimages.com cfimages

I think perhaps the making of photos for the project on days when you just don't want to is probably the most important creative gain one can make. Knowing that you've got an audience online waiting to see the day's work can really help with motivation.