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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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    November 1, 2012. Day 300.

I am so thankful to have made it this far!

Wasilla, Alaska
    November 2, 2012. Day 301.

This photo, is, not good.
But I'm running. And that's FANTASTIC. Thank the Lord my ankle is ready to be mobile with me again!! I ran about a whole 1.3 miles before I started to walk. lol! :D But hey, I just sat around for a couple months. No marathons for a while. Besides, I'm stoked about every step.

Wasilla, Alaska
    November 3, 2012. Day 302.

The top one was how I felt.
The bottom happened after John said who knows what and made me laugh.
Thank you for brightening my life, babe! I'm so blessed to have you!

On a side note - I'm amazed at how much I look like Mom while I'm laughing. An expression I don't see in a mirror all that often.

Wasilla, Alaska