365 Days

by Allison @ Alli 'n Son on August 31, 2010

For a while now, I’ve considered myself a wanna-be photographer. I dabbled as a pet photographer for a short period of time. Nothing serious, just for the fun of it. And to pay for the camera that I wanted. Which is now sadly out of date.

Anyone want to send me a new one? No? Well then, click on some of those ads, so I can start earning a new one. Pretty please?

But now, I’m getting serious about it. Well, kind of. I have no plans to be a professional photographer {although I’m willing to go where life takes me}. But I want to learn now to better use my camera. Not just reading it in a book and then forgetting 5 minutes later. I want to read it, put it in action, and have it become like second nature.

No more automatic modes for this girl.

So I’m joining Madeline Bea in her 365 days. At least one photo. Every day. For a year.

And I started over the weekend.

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Each week I plan on sharing a few of the best photos.

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I also have a Flickr account going.

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I’d love it if you stopped by to see what I’m up too.

And maybe, just maybe, this will lead to my very own line of note cards via CafePress. And eventually to my very own Etsy shop. A girl can dream, can’t she?

{All of the photo effects you see are courtesy of Photoshop Actions and tutorials from the wonderful CoffeeShop. Simply amazing.}

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1 Corinne August 31, 2010 at 8:54 pm

Good luck on your 365 journey :)
I love that first shot…

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2 Allison September 1, 2010 at 9:30 pm

It’s one of my faves too. It totally sums up our summer.

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3 Muthering Heights August 31, 2010 at 10:33 pm

These are great…I’m looking forward to seeing more!

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4 Colleen Shibley August 31, 2010 at 10:54 pm

I love the last photo!

I’m following you.I found you via a WW link love to find new blogs! You can also link you your WW at my site!

Colleen
http://www.shibleysmiles.com

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5 Genny September 1, 2010 at 12:06 am

I love the photos! Happy WW!

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6 Buckeroomama September 1, 2010 at 5:31 am

Good luck with the 365 project!

I love the processing you did on these photos. :) I love CoffeeShop actions, too!

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7 Allison September 1, 2010 at 9:31 pm

I’ve only used a few of CoffeeShop’s actions. I can’t wait to dive in to see what else they have.

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8 Dumb Mom September 1, 2010 at 7:04 am

Gotta start somewhere! I started with my Flickr account and now I’m doing it “professionally”. Meaning I get paid to do it, and I get a lot of clients, but no way could I support my entire family off of it. But I love, love, love doing it and I feel like that is the best part for me!

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9 Allison September 1, 2010 at 9:44 pm

Having something you are passionate about, and it brings in {a little} money. That sounds like the perfect hobby to me. Here’s hoping it works the same for me.

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10 TheKitchenWitch September 1, 2010 at 7:05 am

Wow! What a lofty goal! I’m going to enjoy seeing the fruits of your labor!

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11 Allison September 1, 2010 at 9:45 pm

I know, I’m kind of nervous. So far so good though. The winter will be tough, I’ll have to get extra creative.

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12 Doll Clothes Gal Pal September 1, 2010 at 9:09 am

I Bet you will do pretty well with the Photography. :)

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13 Allison September 1, 2010 at 9:45 pm

Thank you! I hope so.

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14 WeeMasonMan's Mom September 1, 2010 at 9:24 am

You definitely take some cool photos already! Good luck on your 365 journey – it’s a very fun project but such a commitment!!

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15 Allison September 1, 2010 at 9:46 pm

Thank you! I’m going to be tough, especially during the winter.

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16 Aging Mommy September 1, 2010 at 1:16 pm

You are the second person I have read about starting this 365 day challenge this week. I have finally got a decent camera and really want to get back into photography which I used to love, but I am no expert. So I think I am going to check this out and see if I can do it.

I love your last photo – little people’s feet speak volumes without words.

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17 Allison September 1, 2010 at 9:46 pm

I hope you join too! You can jump in any time, just start your year of what ever day works for you.

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18 Kristina September 1, 2010 at 6:15 pm

Love your photos–especially the cute little sandals. I just found Coffee Shop Actions and love them too! So fun!

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19 Allison September 1, 2010 at 9:47 pm

Aren’t they amazing? I’ve only used a few so far, I can’t wait to see what else they have.

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20 Elaine September 1, 2010 at 6:22 pm

Those little boy feet in sandals look awfully familiar. My son has almost the same pair! :) Nice shots! And good luck to you on getting a pic every day. It’s been a challenge for me…

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21 Allison September 1, 2010 at 9:47 pm

So far so good. I’m worried about winter. There are only so many pics I can take inside the house, you know?

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22 Jana @ An Attitude Adjustment September 1, 2010 at 7:09 pm

That’s a big commitment you’re making! Good for you. I have no talent when it comes to photographs, but I want to. One day, I hope to take a class.

I really like that one of the swing….

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23 Allison September 1, 2010 at 9:48 pm

Thanks Jana, that’s only my favorites too. It will definitely be included in the note cards I’ll have on CafePress.

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24 Staci A September 1, 2010 at 7:15 pm

You’re photos are wonderful! Can’t wait to see what else you capture!

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25 Allison September 1, 2010 at 9:50 pm

Thank you Staci!

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26 night owl mama September 1, 2010 at 10:06 pm

Sweet Pic’s luv the little feet and shoes

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27 Minnesota Mamaleh September 2, 2010 at 10:44 am

your photos are simply divine and i love (seriously love!) that you’re pursuing a passion. in other news, i found you through scary mommy today! :)

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28 Melanie @ Whimsical Creations September 2, 2010 at 5:31 pm

Beautiful shots!

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29 Sherry September 2, 2010 at 8:52 pm

How coolL! Great shots! I’ve been doing 365 this year, too. I have a seperate blog for it – http://lampuntomyfeetlifeinpictures.blogspot.com/

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30 Jennifer September 3, 2010 at 7:30 am

I love them! I can’t wait to see more!

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31 Carrie Keiser September 6, 2010 at 1:55 am

I like the little toes~! Everyday I try to learn something new so I can be cooler with my camera too. Good luck on your journey!

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32 ck September 7, 2010 at 7:55 pm

That is such a great goal – even just one shot every, single day will motivate and inspire you. !!! to you and to dreams.

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