My Life As Art Photo Journal and Other Photography Project Ideas

Photography is more of an expression of who we are and where we are at a particular moment. We often take pictures of things that mean something to US . . . things that move us.

As a way to challenge myself to not forget my first love of photography, I want to continue challenging myself to always “feel” my photography and to express myself. Sometimes photography can reach the deep places in my soul that no one else can.

My Photography Project Ideas:

• My Life as Art Photo Journal (or Project: Memories) - Take pictures of the things that hold your memories or sentiment – something that is special to you and your family. It can be something as simple as an old swing set with a story like in our picture above or where your child marked his height on the door frame or a child’s favorite toy or something in your life with a story. This is the start of My Life As Art Photo Journal. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
  • swing, deck, slide, sandbox, basketball goal, ditch, doorway measurements, Christmas stockings
  • day trips, vacations, get togethers
• Theme with Stuffed Animal or Figurine (Flat Stanley or Meekins Type Project)

• Random Acts of Photography (What Moves You – Teaches You – Speaks to You) – I heard recently where it is good to surround ourselves with things that move us. As an an artist, I am definitely one of those people who can walk into a room and “feel” it. It is good to practice our art just for ourselves sometimes…just to feel and feed our souls. This project will do just that…and may make the world a little better place in the progress.  Let us all look for the good. Let us all learn and keep our hearts open to what God is saying to us.Take pictures of someone doing something good or someone who just needs a picture taken of them because of a connection you made with them or a stirring in your heart. It could be someone whose story touched your heart. It might even be someone you didn’t get to speak with but God showed you something special through this person.Do this for one year. Set a goal for how many images you would like to use (one a day, week or month) At the end of the year make a collage of your images and print it out or put it into a book and write a little about what moved you in each image. At the end of the year you will have a special memento of the the things that have touched your heart throughout the year and maybe even a few life lessons.

• Gratitude Photography Journal -What are you thankful for? I’m sure the list is longer than you imagine and after a year of focusing your photography on gratitude, it may be more than you ever imagined.Take pictures of all things that you are thankful for in your life. It can be someone you love, a beautiful blue sky, a fall day, a food, your home, memories of a special time that you hold dear in your heart.Do this for one year. Set a goal for how many images you would like to use (one a day, week or month) At the end of the year make a collage of your images and print it out or put it into a book and write a little about what this image represents to you. At the end of the year you will have a special gratitude photo journal.

• Project 52/365/12 – Take as many images as you can during the week and post your favorite from each time period. Try to choose photographs that mean something to you either artistically or personally. At the end of the year, print in a book or make a slide show.

• Make an Art Book for Your Child - Take pictures of the special artwork your child creates and print them in a hardback book for them. This would make a FABULOUS gift idea for Christmas or birthday. Think how proud they would be to have that.   Who knows what you may start for them!

• Organize and Print My Own Photographs – In the age of digital, this is truly becoming a lost art. And while you are organizing and printing your photographs, please be sure to back them up and keep them in several locations.

• Close-up Art Photography Project – Make art from your photography. It’s a beautiful way to express yourself creatively while making art for your home, Christmas or note cards, or a gift for someone special.

3 Great Things to Do with Your Photography Project:

1. What a great coffee table book this would be!
2. If you are a professional photographer, this would be an awesome idea to do as a slideshow and publish on your website to show clients.
3. Publish as a Calendar – what a great gift this would make at Christmas time!

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