Congratulations and Happy Birthday to Jaime Carter! Jamie recently completed her 365 project, taking a photo a day with a 50mm lens. The resulting photos are full of beauty, bokeh and color and her photostream is well worth a visit. Jaime provided answers to our interview questions and some of her favorite photos below:
What inspired you to begin your 365 Project?
I was inspired by someone else's 50mm 365 project [Al Ronberg] - who's also a member of the 365 Community - and liked the idea of the challenge.
How would you describe your photography in just a few words?
My photography is about focusing on the details.. with a splash of colour.
What surprised you the most about doing the 365 project?
I was surprised at how easy it was to get a photo each day that I was pleased with.
What did you learn during the course of your project?
I learnt to not plan each day's shot.. that some of the best photos came about by accident. This doesn't mean you can't think of ideas in advance, but to approach each day as it comes.
Do you have an interesting story about taking one of your 365 photos that you would like to share?
This photo represents probably the most important day of the whole project.. my wedding day in Fiji
What are your future photography plans?
Make blurb book of my 365 project, catch up on processing more than a year's worth of older images and will probably dream up a new project to challenge myself.
My final photo, taken on my birthday in Auckland:
And here's our admin fave:
Congratulations to Jaime on a wonderful collection of photos! It has been a pleasure to revisit them today!
Here's a slideshow of her complete project: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaimewalsh/sets/72157622819274229/show/
Congratulations to Mike! Whoot whoot! :) He finished his project on December 1st!
In his own words, Mike describes his project. He sent me his responses to some questions we asked... and I felt they stood on their own without the actual questions there.. so here you go. And I inserted some of my favs inbetween and some of them seemed fitting to what he was describing about his work.
I'm a graphic designer at a design agency, so I spend lots of time around photography and photographers. Over the years, I have returned to shooting for fun, picking up a DSLR a couple years back. While viewing some design and photography blogs, I came across the work (but not the name or story) of Jamie Livingston. As I read further, I realized that he shot a Polaroid of his life from March 31, 1979 until his death on October 25, 1997 (his 41st birthday). I was inspired by the monumental undertaking, and this was also the first time I had heard of such a long "photo a day" project. A few days after my own birthday, I decided to take on a year-long version myself.
It's all about the details - and the unseen.
What surprised me most was how quickly my camera became a constant accessory; like a wallet or glasses. I was almost never seen without my camera bag in tow, regardless of the time or venue. Being without it feels almost unnatural now.
Proper knowledge of technical skills is important, but sometimes going with instinct can create interesting and exciting results. The project has helped me push my technical skills further, while also gaining a better appreciation for my environment. I don't want to say I'm more aware of things now, but I definitely view my surroundings with new eyes... almost establishing visual opportunities before all else.
The most interesting thing that has happened during the 365 was being followed by multiple bike police, while being monitored by security cameras. I was on Nationwide property downtown (a parking lot) and was seen as being a questionable character. After multiple conversations with some officers, explaining that I was simply taking photos of the city from the top of the parking structure, I was allowed to continue with –minimal– supervision.
I don't think I'll shoot another 365 for a little while. Making my own projects and guidelines has always been a great challenge – I will probably keep up with themed monthly projects. My recent idea is to explore both black and white, while also incorporating objects / people frozen in action or mid-air. We'll see how that pans out...
Below, we have featured three of his favorites. He chose these three because they signify some challenges he posed for himself, as well as the process of learning to constantly be looking for photo opportunities.
Day 313 - The L Splash
Day 232 - Wireless
Day 135 - Return to Shopping Cart Cove
And now for a link to the slideshow to his entire project. Have a peak, you won't be disappointed!
As usual, it was hard to chose just three photos from all of the wonderful POTW nominations. Congratulations to Bernard Soriano Photography, "Olga" and beingjoey for having their beautiful photos chosen this week!
I loved watching Fish Day unfold in the 365 Day Community group! I don't think that fortune fish are naturally the easiest subject to photograph, which made me extra impressed to see all of these fantastic and creative photos.
Here they are again, and thank you all so much for participating :)
Please let me know if your fish photo is not here! >)))))))>
![[047] Fortune Fish](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5242/5222847540_a6821f9795_m.jpg)
