There's nothing better than a photograph for bringing back memories and truly capturing a moment. Imagine looking back through an album of your year in 365 photos and all the feelings and inspiration that this would contain... It would certainly be something very special.
So why not try taking a photo a day? There's no right or wrong way to take a photo, as we all see the World differently. You walk the streets to your own beat, you experience sunsets and sunrises from your unique standing point and you have your own special way of doing things, you should capture it all!
When I went back to my Mum's house a few weeks ago, we sat down with a huge pile of photographs looking back at moments we both shared. The photographs sparked such amazing memories and we often brought up different details about the places where we were and the stories behind the events captured.
I'm naturally interested in gathering inspiration and one of my favourite ways to do this is through photography. You will always find me snapping anything and everything, from the most insignificant moment of my day to the most important. I think it's a great way to live in the moment and really notice our surroundings, keeping us grounded.
What you need: Any kind of camera. I mean iPhone, DSLR, film... Whatever you have is perfect.
You definitely have a camera so start snapping (no excuses!) . Find just a second a day to capture something, it could be the perfectly poached egg you had for breakfast or the bark texture of the tree at the end of your street.Whatever it is just take it, you noticed the moment and it was only promised to you on that day.
Taking a photo a day has allowed me to keep a visual diary of each and every day. I've been forced to be creative and to find the beautiful things in my everyday life. Another bonus is that my Instagram is looking a lot more interesting. The challenge may not come naturally at first and you will probably have to remind yourself to take a snap. In the early days I sometimes became frustrated that I couldn't find anything to capture, but trust me there's always something... just look up at the clouds in the sky.
After a while it will become second nature, like breathing. You'll experience and see things differently, becoming mindful of your surroundings. The end result will be a collection of images that showcase your life as a work of art, full to the brim with magical moments that will stay with you forever.
Have you done the Photo-a-day Challenge? How did you stay inspired? Please share in the comments below.
K x
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