Here's some of the things I have learned so far during the project:
1. I need to step out of my comfort zone in order to get those fantastic pictures I lust after.
It's hard for me sometimes to take a picture in public because I worry about what people will think - they'll realize I'm just a poser, they already know it won't be a good photograph, etc. Which is of course ridiculous! So I am learning to repeat to myself what I have always repeated to myself, my entire life: I will never see these people again. I'm working on it. :)
2. The photos don't have to be perfect.
This is very difficult for me to realize as well, being the perfectionist that I am. Oftentimes when I give up on taking the perfect photo and just take what I know I would enjoy looking at, they turn out great!
3. Flickr is a wonderful community!
I love the comments that I get on flickr - when someone tells me they like a photo *or* when I get a favorite! I get so excited, and it's really, really encouraging. And I love looking at other people's photos, getting the opportunity to encourage them and to be inspired by their creativity!
4. I don't have any money to upgrade. And so, I don't need to.
I have learned already in this month that as much as I drool over other accessories, what I need to focus on right now is composition. Good photography really is mostly about the raw image you capture - and what I need to develop is a good eye rather than fancy equipment.
5. Picnik is an excellent resource!
Just like I don't have money for equipment I don't have money for Photoshop. I need to utilize the time I waste finding the best price for photoshop and just spend it figuring out how to use picnik better. It does boost a photo, and I realize that [often] people's photos look so wonderful because of post-processing. This encourages me in my creativity, as well!
To review the month, here is a mosaic of my photos for the first 36 days.
You can see more of my photos at flickr.com/ashleytoo
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