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365 Project - The Other Side of the Lens.

Nervously, and with a lot of prayer, I began this project January 7, 2012. I joined up with a group of strangers on http://www.mavenforums.com and for an entire year, we watched people come and go, got to know each others families, and marveled at each other's photos. It was an incredible experience and did so much for me that I wasn't expecting. It ended up being an expression of self like I'd never done before. 367 photos later, my perspective on self portraits, the internet, and photography was changed. I had made new friends all over the world, and even met with some of them in person. Every photo has a story, and a memory, and when I look through them I feel a deep satisfaction. Many thanks to Michael for putting for the effort to get us all shooting self portraits, and many thanks to all my friends who motivated me for an entire year! It's made a world of difference. With your positivity and motivation, you've inspired me and built confidence in me, and I know that as a photographer I'll never be the same. Below, the photos are the visible fruits of our labors and prayers, but the real benefit only I really know. Thank you, and enjoy!
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    January 6, 2012. Day 366.

I'm kinda trippin out that Jan. 7th (today) is my last day. Wowwww. We drove to Soldotna yesterday and spent some time waiting for someone in the parking lot of the Girdwood gas station, so I figured I'd best snap off my next to last 365 shot!

Girdwood, Alaska
    January 7, 2012. Day 367.

366. I can't believe I just typed that.

I have officially finished our year long challenge, and I'm so happy to say that I clicked the shutter for every single photo. I've been praying for this project since before I started, and I'm sure that the Lord made this happen. If you know me, you know I don't stick to things, haha! The people I did this project with are amazing, and I'm so thankful to know them. Them, and my family and friends, encouraged me and motivated me, and played a huge part in this endeavor. It wouldn't of meant half as much without you, and really I couldn't thank you all enough. I've grown tremendously thanks to this project, in photography skills, but more importantly in life skills. It was a life changing experience I'll always remember. Oh and John - thanks for helping me so much. Really.

Michael, you deserve a massive thank you. You're kind of the bomb. Thank you for making this whole thing happen in the first place!

I'm planning on continuing on with a 52 week project, but I'm putting the camera down for a while. I'll probably start by February 3rd. Thanks for all the love and support! I'm so, so thankful we actually finished this!! Kind of a weird feeling. I'm rootin for all of you that haven't hit day 366 yet, keep up the good work!!

Soldotna, Alaska
    ....for the 365 project! www.mavenforums.com