Last year one of our first photo blog prompts was a “self-portrait” picture. I spent (literally) an hour trying to set up the shot and take the perfect photo. I spent almost the same amount of time coming up with the “perfect” caption. I was trying so hard, it was no longer fun. I still …
Modern Convenience
This week we were challenged to take a photo of a modern connivence that we could not live with out. As I began to think about it, I realized just how many there are! Heck, the camera that I took the photo on, the outlet I used to charge my battery, the computer I am …
Deadly Sins
This week we were challenged to take a photo representing one of the seven deadly sins. This stuffed animal, Carlos, looks naturally envious. I added some props to this photo to give it some color and depth, and I liked how it turned out.
Film Noir
This week we were challenged to take a photo inspired by film Noir. Although it turned into more of a horror/creepy photo (especially once it was black and white), I am happy with how this picture turned out!
(Snow) Storms
This week we were challenged to capture a storm. I was in Utah for New Years, and me and my cousin were trying to make a snow storm for my little cousin. We did this by shaking the tree branch above him. It’s funny to see the same pictures from two completely different angles.
Seasons
This week we were challenged to take a photo that showed the changing of the seasons. Although this one is a little ominous, I felt like it captured the transition from fall to winter quite well.
Color without Color?
When I first read the prompt, I wondered if that was even possible. But as I thought more about it and looked at some black and white pictures for inspiration, I realized that even when pictures are in black and white we can tell how colorful the scene is in real life based on the …
Friends & Family
For this week, we were challenged to tell the story of a friend or family member. My family really stresses the importance of preserving stories and memories of people, even once they passed. One of my favorite things is listening to my grandpa tell stories about his childhood. One year for Christmas he gave us …
Culture
Our first photo challenge of the year was to tell the story of part of our culture. I decided to take a photo of my photo board because it has many things that are what’s important to me- what I have decided to preserve- my, and my family’s culture. I decided to play with focus …
Freedom
This week we were challenged to take a photo capturing “Freedom.” As I was going on a walk, these weeds swayed in the wind and looked so cheerful and free.