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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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    February 18, 2012. Day 43
My husband and I went to a photographer friend Rick's house today, where he was gracious enough to put us through a little mini photo school. The lighting, backdrop, pose, settings, everything is his - I did push the button but he helped so much! We definitely both learned :)

The twain shall be one
So he is me, me is he,
A self portrait, see!

In Eagle River, Alaska
    February 19, 2012. Day 44.
Hanging out with John at home.

 The fuel tank is low,
 Point and click, finish quickly,
 So we can go and eat!

Wasilla, Alaska
    February 20, 2012. Day 45.
With Aleece in her apartment, getting ready to hit the sack!

 It's late again, dark.
 Cold outside, snowy, stark.
 Inside I stay - Warm!

Anchorage, Alaska