Feb
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2010
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2010
Slices of Life
Filed under: Photography
Tara Whitney just issued a fabulous challenge:
Take a photo of your family once a month.
Write a few things about that month.
Make it into a book at the end of the year.
Yes! I LOVE this idea. It’s amazing how many families there are who have NEVER had their photo taken. They just never take the time to all sit down (or stand up!) and take a photo. The days get busy. Tempers run short. And it’s forgotten. I’m guilty of this too. We do family photos…but not enough! Being a photographer, it seems I’m always snapping photos of everyone else’s family, but never mine (with ME actually in the photo). And having a physical, “in your hands”, book of the journey if even more fun. It’s one thing to blog about it, but to bind it up at the end of the year is even more fun. And a great Christmas gift for someone special this December!
I’m definitely going to take part in her challenge…I can do anything once a MONTH! Instead of the 365 project, it will be my “12 Project” 
Even if you only have a camera phone, have someone take your family’s photo once a month. Or use a timer on your camera. Or do the “long arm shot”. Just do it. Your family and your memories are worth preserving!
Read her blog post for more details.
Posted by Sara @ 4:46 pm | Leave a Comment
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2010
That is such a great idea. All of our photos are usually of the kids and the last family photo was two years (and two children) ago. I’m putting this on my 2010 goal list. It will be a great gift for the grandparents. Thanks for the idea!
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What a great I idea! Too bad January is over… I think February 3rd can pull off a January photo, under the circumstance ;o) Thanks for sharing this! I’m really looking forward to it. And I love the photos of your family. Too cute
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This is a great idea. It is hard to get everyone together. I use my blog for our yearly journal. That is why I post so many pictures on it. There are places that will download your blog and make a book out of it. Also my daughter found a place on Kodak that will make a booklet online, it is so cute. As a Grandma we love these!
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2010
I LOVE this idea. That sounds doable. And very cool. I am definitely in on this one!
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My family did this for 2009, and it really was an awesome time. And of course, it was made better by making a theme for each month.
Have a great time with it!
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2010
Thanks for sharing. With the kiddos in school, we’re asked at least every couple of months to supply a family photo and they’re few and far between.
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I love this idea, I’m going to make it happen. Thanks.
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2010
What a wonderful idea! We’re definitely going to do this. I realized I don’t have any pictures of myself or my husband (unless he’s holding our daughter) from the past two years! It’s all our toddler
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2010
I love this idea too.
What a great way to keep memories!
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2010
I need to do this. We rarely get pictures of the three of us. Like you said I’m always the one behind the camera and never get in the picture. I really like the idea of journaling them too! Thanks for this!
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2010
hi sara,
I know you just did a great and helpful post on photography… but what do you think is a good beginner book? Do you even recommend books? I’m so embarrassed that I just mentioned in my booklist “Photography for Dummies” in the pile on my coffee table! I’m not planning on starting a business or anything but would love to at least make my family photo albums (and “12 Project”!) presentable someday:)
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This is a great idea and I love your photo booth photos!
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I love this idea!!
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love this idea!!!
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“the 12 project”, I love it! I’m going to do it!
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2010
great idea. not too overwhelming and a great way to see your family grow!
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2010
sara! soooo glad you are joining in. This is so fun.
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2010
ahhh, capturing family moments, great challenge!
LOVE the photo strip up there, lol!
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2010
Great idea! I am usually the one with the camera in my had so photo’s that include me are rare….think I’ll change that:-) Yay!
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2010
That is a really good idea! I’m definitely going to talk to Andrew about this.
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2010
I have “volunteered” my family to do this! It is a super idea and look forward to the book at the end of the year!
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2010
We take many timed family photos. I too am a photographer and want these photographs in my life and my childrens life. Great post!
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2010
I’m doing it too! We need full family photos (not – 1 person
much more often!
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2010
Sara,
I’m also interested in any book recommendations you may have, for someone just starting out. Also, can you recommend a good camera to start out with? I’m going to save up for one but I don’t know where to start.
Thank you!!!!!
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2010
Oh I’m so excited to start this project too! What a great idea! Starting today : )
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2010
I can’t call mine 5 people 12 times – - my family is shrinking too fast
I’d still love to do this to document this transitional year, so here I go!
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2010
Oh, this is a great idea and as the picture-taker in the family, I am NEVER in any of the photos. “Wait-where’s mommy?” That’s what they are gonna ask some day! : ) Thanks for the inspiration!
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2010
Love this idea Sara! What at great way to capture the first year of our marriage!
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2010
gollywollypops! cutes photos ever and lucy is cracking me up! xo