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I've recently started a photo-a-day project more popularly known as Project 365. To showcase my photos, I've chosen Tumblr as my blogging platform. You can view my Project 365 here. Posting a photo a day for a year can be a daunting task especially when there are days that you run out of ideas. I started mine promptly on the New Year but you can start this photo project any day of the year. The following are my tips on seeing this project through to the end of the year.
Be alert. Be on the lookout for spontaneous shots. It's best to be able to see the world in frames. You'll never know when at any given time of the day that a great shot might be available to you. It's best to be able to train yourself to recognize a great shot when you see one.
Bring your camera with you always. This is very important, you wouldn't want to be caught wanting to shoot something and not having your camera with you. Plus remember to charge your batteries or at least have an extra pack handy.
Post memories. You would want to look back at your project and be able to see special memories in your "photoline." So it's important to reserve a special shot if you know you're going to have an event.
Shoot with themes. To keep your photos interesting, you might want to try posting photos for a week with a theme. Like flower macro shots in one week and toy photography the next.
Create a list. Write down ideas for your project. Planning ahead helps give you a sense of direction over what to post in the coming days.
Try not to get backlogged. I make it a point to post a photo within the day itself and not let it lapse. Getting backlogged makes you lazy and sometimes becomes a nasty habit. Backlogs also promote unnecessary "filler" photos and you don't want those.
Have fun. Remember this is not a chore but a very creative project.
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