Self Portrait Challenge for February!!

[shazzt]

Meg and I are going to be running a special photography challenge. It is easy - all you have to do is take a photo of YOURSELF once a day, every day for the month of February. This is a great chance to get yourself into your albums (and a great way to learn how to use your camera a little better too). And if you have every been tempted to join in the Photo a Day challenge in the Photography forum, (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28203) this is a great opportunity to combine two challenges! Just post your self portraits to the Photo a Day gallery. (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=2124)

You do not need a fancy DSLR or expensive gear to do this! In fact, sometimes it is a lot easier with a point and shoot (especially if you have one with a flip around screen!). Here are some hints:

1. Use the self timer on your camera so you have time to get into position for the shot.

2. Use a mirror - or anything else reflective (car bumpers, windows, spoons etc)

3. The "long arm" technique (holding the camera out and clicking) can be good if you don't have much time.

4. Shadows can make an interesting self portrait

5. Experiment with different lighting around your house (desk lamps, computer monitors!)

6. If you don't have a tripod, use a table, chair, rolled up jacket to hold your camera. You could even use the "spousal tripod" (your other half), although in my experience, they tend to be a little unreliable :rolleyes: .

7. Try out different angles - high, low, close up, far away

8. You don't have to show your face - other parts of your body can tell a powerful story too.

9. Have fun with Photoshop! Don't like the shot out of the camera? Use your skills to make it better fit what you had in mind. Could be as simple as cropping or converting to black and white or more complex (adding an artistic filter or a clone of yourself!)

Hope you will join us!! Sign up here if you are interested :)

[missaboo]

I think I'll give it a shot. But be warned, on my part, some days won't be pretty!!! :lol: :eek: :shocked: :lol:

[shazzt]

Great to have you on board Melissa!

[littlekiwi]

I will definitely do it - might make my photo a day seem a little bit more enjoyable

[mels_world1]

Sounds like alot of fun.

[Meg]

Oh trust me, Melissa, I've already warned Shazzt about my self portraits! SCARY!

In the past, when I've needed a new avatar or something, I've taken oh, about 40 photos before I find one I like that doesn't overly accentuate my dark circles, white hairs, double chin, etc.

Wow. I bet those of you coming to Vegas just can't WAIT to meet me now, LOL!

Seriously, I'm really looking forward to this challenge for several reasons. I've been lax about photo taking in general lately and I want to get back in the habit of carrying it around. I want to practice new angles and settings. And most of all, I want to learn to RELAX when looking at pictures of myself.

Thanks, Sharon, for getting this going!!

[BethyNixon]

Yep! I'm in!!! And photoshop is my BEST friend when it comes to self-portraits!! LOL

[sammdc]

hahahahah yes count me in but again scarrrry specially on the weekends hehehehehe

[willjenni]

Honestly this scares me....winters under 14 layers of clothes, hats, mittens, etc. allow a person to kind of "let it go" for a while. :-) BUT being that an "out of my box" challenge is always a learning experience, I'm going to give it a go! I'm in! :-)

[BethyNixon]

This is interesting . . . we are all creative, artistic people who love this visual medium. Yet each of us have said how "bad" we look! Let's agree to love ourselves and celebrate our imperfect bodies and faces and not worry about looking perfect but on capturing the art we are each day!

And the next person who signs up . . . NOTHING negative about yourself!!!!!! We all ROCK!

[Leea]

I'm a NKOTB ...don't know if I'm allowed to do this challenge...it does say intermediate and advanced. If you miss a day (busy, travel, etc.) is there a chance to post the next day or so...or what do you do, if anything? Although I'm not signing up yet, since I may be too much of a beginner...I'll say something positive...I have cool looking gray...no make that *silver* hair :) My DH calls it decoration :) It's silver gray underneath at the front toward my face and mixed brown and silver gray for the rest of it...I'd kind of like to catch it in a few photos as it changes and the 50/50 moves more toward 100 percent silver gray :)
Leea

[caraffle]

Now, Since Bethy said I have to say something nice.........I will join this challenge because I have approximately 15 photos of me in the past 10 years and giving cameras to my oldest 2 daughters didn't help the matter(they only take photos of themselves and their friends.)
When we got home from Mexico, I realized that I wasn't on their vacation, LOL. Really, there were only 4 or 5 shots of me out of 400-500 photos. I, like all of you, am the family photographer. I am resolved to have people remember who I am too. I may even do a LO for ME. If it fits the challenge.
Thanks for pushing me into a new adventure. One question, can the photo be taken from any perspective?

[Maikku]

I'm in although every day can be rough at least it is my favorite month and the shortest of them all.... better keep my point and shoot charged up too just in case. Good thing I have a tripod although I really love the mirror method too. This is a great challenge to learn to love ourselves just as we are.:D

[flrebareba]

Well I take lots of photos each and every day and Non of me and there is only about 20 of me this year other then the wedding and moneymoon !!!! I will try this too. Mine are looking really bad here lately and I need some photos of me. I hope I have a enough room on my card...

[cherebus]

I've been doing/or trying to do photo a day for a year and a half now. And there are days when even though I take pictures I don't get them posted on the day taken, I've been even more lax the last three months. I'm hoping this will keep me motivated to actually get online in time to post. Though the worst nights seem to be the two I work. Maybe I should set an alarm, "hey, it's 11pm have you posted your photo yet?!?!"

[Victoria]

I'm willing to give this a try. If we take the photo each, can we post them in batches, say we have a romantic weekend away to celebrate Valentine's day for example, and don't have internet available each day?

[WoodsyWoman]

Sounds like fun. Good thing today is not day one. I'd have to get real creative with the shot so as not to scare anyone!!

[WoodsyWoman]

OOPS, I missed Bethy post about say something nice.

It's a good kind of scary. It means I've worked ALL day and will have plenty of mad money to buy whatever my digi-scrapping addiction calls for.

[shazzt]

Leea - everyone is welcome!!
Chris - take the photo from any perspective - as long as at least a bit of you is in the shot!

Wow - looks like we will see plenty of BEAUTIFUL ladies in February!

[shazzt]

Victoria - if you are playing in the Photo a Day Gallery, then you follow their rules. For us, as long as the photo is taken ON THE DAY, I am not going to get too worried if you have to catch up with posting. I bet we are ALL looking forward to romantic weekends away for Valentines :)

[webfrau]

I bet we are ALL looking forward to romantic weekends away for Valentines :)

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
oh my sides hurt from laughing - in my dreams!

So for the challenge we just need to post a photo - not a layout right?

[staceywallace]

I am going to give the photo a day a try. I have taken many photos but when I went to do a small book about myself I had trouble finding photos of me.

[shazzt]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
oh my sides hurt from laughing - in my dreams!

So for the challenge we just need to post a photo - not a layout right?

Only a photo a day, NOT a layout a day (unless you want to of course!) But it would be nice to see those photos in a layout or two after the month is over. And for all you ladies who (like me) only have boys to scrap, it will be a great way to use a girly kit or two :tup:

[honeymoon]

Count me in....

[amclose]

Yay! I'm in! I can do this!
Since the photo in my avatar is probably 6 years old
it's about time I get some more good shots of myself.
I've got an idea for a picture that I'm going to have
to work on to figure out if it will work. It involves the
bunkbed in the girls' room, a nightlight, DD's fuzzy blanket
and the other DD's dresser. ???? Aren't you all just intrigued!
Who knows if it will turn out the way I imagine. That's why I
love digital though - I can try lots of different angles
and camera settings and choose not to keep the ones
that don't capture what I'm looking for.

[Randi_01]

Count me in! This should be fun...the above thread got me thinking about props....hmmmmm

[ChristineG]

OK I will be brave and sign up :)

[pinky7]

Yay! I'm in! I can do this!
Since the photo in my avatar is probably 6 years old
it's about time I get some more good shots of myself.


I got you beat! My avatar's photo is 20 years old!

OK, I'm in! My three boys don't like me to take their pictures anymore! :cry: But I am also doing NKOTB so I will be busy for February!!:lol:

[Maikku]

amcloseYay! I'm in! I can do this!
It involves the bunkbed in the girls' room, a nightlight, DD's fuzzy blanket
and the other DD's dresser. ???? Aren't you all just intrigued!


Can't wait to see this one. :D :eek: :yikes:

[quanita]

I'm in too
remember everyone its a leap year so we will all have to take one more photo *sigh*
Have never done the photography a day so this is interesting
DB has a nikon d200 so I wonder if I can play with that

[lbjiowa]

Just bumped into this challenge...it sounds like a great idea. Like so many of you ... I've discovered that while being the family photographer I'm in less than 1% of our photos...maybe that means any photo of me will someday be quite valuable??? rare = value??? lol!!!!!!

As I'm unaccustomed to being the 'subject' this is going to be a definite challenge.

[Colina]

OK, I'm in! LOL, I've tried the photo a day too and can never seem to make it for a month. I'm going to set my cell phone alarm to remind me and if worse comes to worse, I will use it instead of my "fancy" camera to take my picture! Now something positive about myself, mmmm, the 25 lbs I put on in the last 2 years minimize my wrinkles, lol? I look much better when I smile, there, that works!

I'm making a list of shots to take!

PS. My avatar shot is 2 years old!

[lbjiowa]

OOPS! Forgot to add the 'positive note' ... memory ... ey ... yeeaa ... there's a definite positive note about having memory challenges like I do ... I always have "NEW" friends ... at least as far as I can remember!

Believe it or not...one of the BEST photos ever taken of me (during adult life) was actually taken by the Dept of Transportation for my driver's license!!! What a shock! (as luck would have it however ... I managed to lose that license within the first month and had to have it replaced. Yep...you guessed it...the replacement had the typical 'lovely' ... 'can't believe it's you' type photo...oh well...it was exciting while it lasted!)

[sammdc]

hahahahhaha sounds like my current passport photo that is current for another like 8 yrs I look like a transvestite in it with a mustache

[NashvilleAngel]

This definately sounds like a challenge! I am always looking for a good picture of myself for my blog and all and what a good way to get better at making sure I'm in a few pictures! I'm in. :)

[shazzt]

Wow - thanks ladies for the great response! I am really looking forward to February now :)

[webfrau]

You might regret it when you see the photos :p :D

[sammdc]

hhahahahah spot on webrau I know some of mine wont be pretty seeing as its middle of summer and I am just about going back to work

[willjenni]

OK, I have to tell you....this challenge is really going to be something! A couple of times today I caught myself starring off into space trying to think of creative self portraits so I have some ideas on the first. I actually thought of one today that made me laugh out loud....then I knew I was obsessing! :-)

[Meg]

I took a self portrait yesterday for my ATC that I'll swap at Vegas!!

Took 11 photos, and liked one, LOL!!! It's a start, right?

I'm so excited to see so many people signed up for this. We'll have to cheer each other along so we make it all the way through the month.

[ilv2cruise]

Willing to give it a try, I'm in.

[guitargirl]

I might try this, too. I'm hardly ever in photos, since I'm the one taking them. Last summer, we went on vacation with DH's family. When we got back, I realized I had 2 pictures of me (out of over 200!!!) Luckily, everyone had cameras, so I was able to get some photos from them. :)

[ima]

I'll give this a try. All my friends and blog viewers often complained that they almost never seen me in the pictures I took, so I think this will be a good reason to take my own pictures :)

[shazzt]

Hurray - this will be fun! Only a few more days to go before the first one. Should we start a thread a day so that people can post links to their photos do you think?

[carolyn d]

Ohhhh this is a big leap of bravery for me... I'll make the attempt. Like you all, I am the family photographer so there are very few photos of me in existence. I seemed to have run from the front of a camera all my life. HHHmmmmmm, well, here's to holding my breath and hoping. ....

[willjenni]

A thread is a very good idea....where should we post these?

[Sharon1313]

I'm in, this sounds like a challenge. I too am the family's photog... have to make a concerted effort to hand the camera over to DH once in a while! I'm looking forward to this, but Sharon, will you remind us please!!!

[sammdc]

heheh i am wondering if zi should start taking them now to have a few spares for the days I miss

[Lauren]

Well no promises that I can do it every day - in fact I skip a day flying back from the US so there is no Feb 9th for me!!!- but I might give it a go- remember to give lots of reminders!!!

[shazzt]

A thread is a very good idea....where should we post these?

Either post your photos in the Next Step gallery (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=4046) or to the Photo a Day gallery (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=2124) if you want to combine the two challenges. Then just post the link to the thread for that day. Hopefully a thread per day will help us all keep track, considering we are across so many different time zones. :)

[Donut]

I'd love to give this a go, and thanks Meg and Sharon for the push!!
We just got back from 2 months vacation, and out of around 1500 photos I realised today as I browsed through them there are about 10 of me...and that was because I was consciously making an effort this time to get in the shots...!!
So when it is a self portrait is it ok if its one part of us? Like for instance my sunburnt shoulder from going to the beach today when 2 days ago it was winter?! Lol! Or does it have to be including the face?

[Maikku]

I had a question is any photo manipulation allowed? Filters, hue/saturations adjustments etc. Should we keep these to a minimum?

[sands_healy]

Oh I think I'm going to attempt this.... it sure is going to be an interesting month :)

[JaeDee]

I found this just in time! Sign me up!

[shazzt]

I'd love to give this a go, and thanks Meg and Sharon for the push!!
We just got back from 2 months vacation, and out of around 1500 photos I realised today as I browsed through them there are about 10 of me...and that was because I was consciously making an effort this time to get in the shots...!!
So when it is a self portrait is it ok if its one part of us? Like for instance my sunburnt shoulder from going to the beach today when 2 days ago it was winter?! Lol! Or does it have to be including the face?

Welcome back Pam - no, you don't need to include your face (although it would be nice to see sometimes :) ) It is a self portrait as long as there is something of you in it!

[shazzt]

I had a question is any photo manipulation allowed? Filters, hue/saturations adjustments etc. Should we keep these to a minimum?

Yes - any amount of photo manipulation is allowed. It can be a great way to learn new techniques and have fun experimenting - which is part of what this challenge is all about! I have seen some amazing self portraits that could not have been done without post processing (eg putting a clone of yourself in the photo with you).

[sammdc]

Sharon I just suggested in Lisa's thread about Quick Clicks that what we need is a QC with 7 photos on it so at the end of each week we could put our weeks photos all on one layout so at the end of the month we would all have 4 layouts with our months photos on it heheh sure bean interesting overview of our photos hehehehe

[shazzt]

Great idea Carolyn! Although the last week would need 8 photos :) Any multi photo QC would be great for showcasing your photos!

[sammdc]

yes sure would be hahahah going to be interesting taking a photo a day oh and can you get some one else to take the photo

[shazzt]

No having other people take the photo - it is a SELF portrait. Makes it trickier I know - but gets you thinking too :)

[krys2280]

GULP....well I will give it a go. I am actually looking forward to seeing a belly in the beginning of the month and then [**hopefully**] no belly at the end. I like the idea of setting a reminder on your phone!! I will need that once bubs turns up. Hopefully I will remember to upload them each day...that will be tricky.

K

[Carma]

Ok, count me in too...have been wanting to experment with this, the only self portrait I have is my avatar. Looking forward to this as well as the Photography class I am taking in Feb. Maybe that will give me some ideas.

[BethHardy]

I'm also missing from most of the vacation and family photos. And, like Carma, I'm also taking the photography class, so I guess that there is really no excuse for me not to take at least one photo a day of myself. I suppose that I could consider these as "before" photos - and then repeat the exercise next Feb. when I am an "after" and at least 50 lbs lighter. :lol:

So, count me in!

[webfrau]

Well this morning I found the instruction manual for our Ixus on my pillow - do you think dh is giving me a hint that I should do this? Note he didn't leave the instructions for his Nikon lying around. LOL!

[shazzt]

Looks like we are going to have plenty of victims...errr....participants. I can't wait! I will post the thread for the 1st of February tomorrow (don't panic - remember that I live in the future so for me it is the first day of the month tomorrow!).

[MRSJUF]

Hello. I am new to DSP, but think I am up to the task. Please include me. Like so many others, I think there are about 10 pictures of me in all our family's 2007 photos. So sad. I think my kids will get a kick outta helping out too! Really excited about this. thanks for the fun jumpstart!:tup:

[shazzt]

You are more than welcome! It is 1 February for me, I just took my first photo and will upload it shortly. Still time to join up :)

[MRSJUF]

You are more than welcome! It is 1 February for me, I just took my first photo and will upload it shortly. Still time to join up :)

I would like to join.

[nancyr]

I just saw this and thank goodness its still Jan 31. I am so rarely in the photos as like most of you I take the family photos. This should be fun. Thanks for the challenge!

[shazzt]

Hurray Nancy! Yes - still plenty of time to join!! The thread for the first day is up here (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29442). Post your links for your first day's photos there. And don't panic - I know for most of you, the 1st of Feb hasn't happened yet!

[webfrau]

But for some of us it has and we are panicking, especially after having seen your first photo!!!

[shazzt]

If in doubt, photograph your feet :)
I should fess up and tell you that I have a bit of a head start on you guys. I am on day 152 of a 365 day self portrait challenge on Flickr. I am HOPING to make it the full year!! If you really want a laugh, you can see my photos here. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shazzt/sets/72157601873126495/)

Flickr (http://www.flickr.com) is a great resource for ideas if you are stuck - just do a search on self portrait or maybe 365. The group I am part of is here (http://www.flickr.com/groups/threesixtyfive/pool/). Be aware that there is a full gamut of photography there so there may be some nudity and otherwise challenging images. Most people self censor but I can't promise that you won't see something that will offend you. I hope that doesn't put anyone off - but you have been warned!

[shazzt]

I forgot to add that I have deleted hundreds of REALLY horrible shots before choosing one that was semi-decent. The good thing about self portraits is YOU have control over what gets seen by others :) If you have time, take several shots and try out different poses and angles. One great hint is to have the camera slightly above you to avoid that double chin look - check out this page (http://photodoto.com/index.php/2007/05/01/super-quick-and-easy-tip-for-more-flattering-portraits/) to see the difference camera angle can make!

[ChristinaF93]

I think I'm going to give this a go. Although I'm not promising anything. I have decided to start a healthier way of living tomorrow so I'm interested to see a change over the next couple of months.

[shazzt]

Welcome to the group - what a great incentive too :)

[Sammimagoo]

Well it's 1st Feb 10.37pm here...I just found this link and I must be delirious....I'm in :)

[MaureenH]

What a great idea Sharon. There are about 5 years when I was growing up when we have no photos of my mother...she was too busy taking photos of us (and she probably thought she looked terrible!).

I'm traveling quite a bit the next couple months, but hope to have the computer and camera with me so I'll give it a try too.

[photoqueenphoto]

My daughter (bia14) and I (photoqueenphoto) are ready to play! What a fun idea! Fran

[caraffle]

Photosqueen and Bia, good for you I decided to get in a while ago and never thought to get DD involved. I will ask Scoochdmarooch when she gets home from school today.

[iwuvpsp]

I am in!
Now I will post a huge note on my monitor to remind me! :lol:

[shazzt]

Hurray! You may want to check out this thread in the Photography section (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29463) - there is a link to a very cool document on portrait lighting and poses.

[Pezjunky]

I realized, as I looked for some photo to post as an avatar, that I don't have many pictures of me; so I want to join this challenge. Maybe along the way I will learn how to take better pictures of myself, and how to work the timer button on my camera. Hopefully this will also help me, in the end, to remember to take pictures of myself more regularly, and not just the kids.

[shazzt]

Great to have you on board!!

[willjenni]

OK, should we be posting our links in this forum, like maybe starting a post and then adding to it with a new link each day....or just keep them going in the gallery?

[shazzt]

I will post a thread for each day. The first one is here (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29442). That way hopefully it will be easy to keep track of :)

[MRSJUF]

I have just posted mine. thanks for letting me (the newbie) join in. I did something a bit special. (for reasons described in the the post). I hope people aren't put off by it. I have been trying to figure out how to deal with the day, and this really really helped me!!! THANKS FOR THE THERAPY!. :-) http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=238563&ppuser=116133

[lbjiowa]

Made it!!!! Here's MY self-portrait for today (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=238576&ppuser=9981) :cool:

(I love flowers ... one important aspect of my 'self-portrait' ... )

[maca]

Meg and I are going to be running a special photography challenge. It is easy - all you have to do is take a photo of YOURSELF once a day, every day for the month of February. This is a great chance to get yourself into your albums (and a great way to learn how to use your camera a little better too). And if you have every been tempted to join in the Photo a Day challenge in the Photography forum, (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28203) this is a great opportunity to combine two challenges! Just post your self portraits to the Photo a Day gallery. (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=2124)

All those who complete the mission (take a self portrait every day in February and post it either in the Next Step or Photo a Day gallery) will get a bonus for all their hard work (we will let you know what in Feb).

You do not need a fancy DSLR or expensive gear to do this! In fact, sometimes it is a lot easier with a point and shoot (especially if you have one with a flip around screen!). Here are some hints:

1. Use the self timer on your camera so you have time to get into position for the shot.

2. Use a mirror - or anything else reflective (car bumpers, windows, spoons etc)

3. The "long arm" technique (holding the camera out and clicking) can be good if you don't have much time.

4. Shadows can make an interesting self portrait

5. Experiment with different lighting around your house (desk lamps, computer monitors!)

6. If you don't have a tripod, use a table, chair, rolled up jacket to hold your camera. You could even use the "spousal tripod" (your other half), although in my experience, they tend to be a little unreliable :rolleyes: .

7. Try out different angles - high, low, close up, far away

8. You don't have to show your face - other parts of your body can tell a powerful story too.

9. Have fun with Photoshop! Don't like the shot out of the camera? Use your skills to make it better fit what you had in mind. Could be as simple as cropping or converting to black and white or more complex (adding an artistic filter or a clone of yourself!)

Hope you will join us!! Sign up here if you are interested :)
Hi....this sounds like fun. Not very good at taking pictures, but I will give it a go.
Hoping to learn something new and I think this is a good way to be silly and have a good time.
Cheers,
Maca

[shazzt]

Welcome aboard - this is a great way to learn more about your camera (as well as getting some photos of you for your album) :)

[Maikku]

I was sitill wondering is it ok to adjust the photo's use a filter etc?

[shazzt]

Yes - any amount of photo manipulation is allowed. It can be a great way to learn new techniques and have fun experimenting - which is part of what this challenge is all about! I have seen some amazing self portraits that could not have been done without post processing (eg putting a clone of yourself in the photo with you).

Yes - you certainly can :)

[Maikku]

Yes - you certainly can :)

Oh cool thanks!! :D

[Judyy]

Perfect reason to come back to the fold--learning to photograph myself!:eek:
No promises, but I'll give it a go. Should be fun!

[carolyn d]

Here's mine for Feb 1st. It's a tad late, but I was having a tough time focusing on myself..... I am not the most co operative subject LOL


FEB 1, 2008 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=238675&ppuser=74339)

[shazzt]

Perfect reason to come back to the fold--learning to photograph myself!:eek:
No promises, but I'll give it a go. Should be fun!

Judy!! Welcome back :tup: :yahoo:

[webfrau]

Perfect reason to come back to the fold--learning to photograph myself!:eek:
No promises, but I'll give it a go. Should be fun!

Long time, no see Judyy. Good to see you back.

[Impy]

I didn't sign up yet, but just posted my day 1 photo, so I guess I'm in. : )

[shazzt]

For those who are posting in the Photo a Day gallery, make sure you post into THIS months gallery (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=2387), not the photo a day gallery itself!

[carolyn d]

Thanks, Shazzt, for the info regarding better self portraits... can you tell that I read it??? I like this one better. Wow, I never thought it would be so hard to take my own photo !!! I definitely need longer arms !!! LOL. Here's my submission for the day...

FEB 2, 2008 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=238727)

[pinky7]

Oh Shoot!! :eek: Can I can go back and redo the picture so it in the right Photo a Day folder? :confused: I posted it the right day but I didn't know there were different folders! New kid here! I have NO idea how to do this right! I went back last night to see where supposed to post the link for this and I fell asleep reading it and I just finished up the thread! OK, I know where to post for this contest, but how do you find the correct folder for Photo a Day?:shocked:

No worries - I moved the photo to the right gallery. You just need to look slightly below the Photo a Folder and you will see one that says This Months Photos :)

[Roberta T]

Hi, I know I'm starting late but this was taken a few days ago, new camera, few subjects! So here's my Just me (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=238737&nocache=1)

[iwuvpsp]

I know I am late, I always am.
Here is day 1
Girl Talk (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=238742)

[poohbear77]

This could be an interesting challenge! I'll see if I can keep up every day. I missed yesterday so I'm a day behind :(

Here is my first one for Feb. 2 though. I hope it's in the right gallery, if not, someone please let me know!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=2124

[bjc]

i would like to give it a try...though i missed the first day and i am away and away alot that is why i get behind..but i will try to do it.... scary taking self portraits...yicks!

[carolyn d]

For many of us shy photographers, this challenge is more of a journey of self discovery. We see/accept the imperfections of our loved ones while we cringe at our own "shortcomings".

Looking through the gallery, I've now seen so many of you with whom I've talked many times. It is my honor that you've all invited me into your real lives. And I've noticed something....

Where many would see "crow's feet", I see lines of laughter and joy. I see faces softened with years, yet eternally firm with the yearning to learn new things. Our eyes may not be as strong as in our youth, but they shine clearer with empathy ,sympathy and understanding. Our chins may not be as "chiseled" but nor are they hardened with indifference- they are burnished with pride.

I see a gallery of vibrant, lovely people. Ladies, our lives live on on our faces and DANG... WE LOOK GOOOOOOOOODD !!!!!

[webfrau]

Here, here Carolyn! Very eloquently expressed.

[iwuvpsp]

For many of us shy photographers, this challenge is more of a journey of self discovery. We see/accept the imperfections of our loved ones while we cringe at our own "shortcomings".

Looking through the gallery, I've now seen so many of you with whom I've talked many times. It is my honor that you've all invited me into your real lives. And I've noticed something....

Where many would see "crow's feet", I see lines of laughter and joy. I see faces softened with years, yet eternally firm with the yearning to learn new things. Our eyes may not be as strong as in our youth, but they shine clearer with empathy ,sympathy and understanding. Our chins may not be as "chiseled" but nor are they hardened with indifference- they are burnished with pride.

I see a gallery of vibrant, lovely people. Ladies, our lives live on on our faces and DANG... WE LOOK GOOOOOOOOODD !!!!!
you just made me cry :cry:
That is the nicest thing I have seen in so long, thank you so much

[Roberta T]

Well, I just have to tell you. This thread has made my day!! It has been a day that every mother dreads, son in big trouble, anxious moments. But that all happened after I posted my photos, and so all day, the emails have been such a wonderful distraction for me. Thank you all for putting fun in a day that well, just wouldn't have been at all. You've given me some real joy. Love you all!!

[spotty]

Hope it is not too late to come in on this Challenge, Sharon?
Amazingly, I had held the camera at arms length, on a whim; used the better of the two, believe it or not.
Today I deliberately photographed myself and for yesterday I found an accidental self portrait. They are going in the appropriate threads

[Lauren]

Ok well I probably put this in the wrong place but at least its uploaded - heres my feb 1st photo!!- well its me and Kim but I did take it - at arms length !! and was getting very very strange looks from the waitress at the Spice Market Buffet at Planet Hollywood where I took it

[shazzt]

For many of us shy photographers, this challenge is more of a journey of self discovery. We see/accept the imperfections of our loved ones while we cringe at our own "shortcomings".

Looking through the gallery, I've now seen so many of you with whom I've talked many times. It is my honor that you've all invited me into your real lives. And I've noticed something....

Where many would see "crow's feet", I see lines of laughter and joy. I see faces softened with years, yet eternally firm with the yearning to learn new things. Our eyes may not be as strong as in our youth, but they shine clearer with empathy ,sympathy and understanding. Our chins may not be as "chiseled" but nor are they hardened with indifference- they are burnished with pride.

I see a gallery of vibrant, lovely people. Ladies, our lives live on on our faces and DANG... WE LOOK GOOOOOOOOODD !!!!!


I couldn't have put it better myself. :tup:

[shazzt]

OK - I was hoping to be able to comment on all the photos but there has been such a huge response to this challenge, that I may not be able to keep up with you! It is only day 3 and I am already hopelessly behind! I just wanted to say how great the Next and PAD galleries are looking with your self portraits and I am looking at them all. Keep up the great work!!

[bjc]

hi sharon,

i posted in photo a day...is that where we should post the self portrait??? or is there a separate gallery??? thanks

[Judyy]

Where many would see "crow's feet", I see lines of laughter and joy. I see faces softened with years, yet eternally firm with the yearning to learn new things. Our eyes may not be as strong as in our youth, but they shine clearer with empathy ,sympathy and understanding. Our chins may not be as "chiseled" but nor are they hardened with indifference- they are burnished with pride.

I see a gallery of vibrant, lovely people. Ladies, our lives live on on our faces and DANG... WE LOOK GOOOOOOOOODD !!!!!
Very poetic! This sounds like a candidate for journaling on a page.
BTW, thanks for the compliment. :D

[bjc]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/2387/self-portrait-1.jpg

i posted in pad.... but just found that there are a lot posted in this gallery. hope to get to one today

[sands_healy]

Here's mine for today : PORTRAIT OF ME (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=238978&ppuser=66596)

[MaureenH]

I ran into a glitch uploading. I've got my laptop and card reader with me traveling, but just realized it's the cardreader for my SLR and not the compact camera I have with me. I'm going to have to get to an electronics store and get a different card reader before I can start uploading.

[MaureenH]

It would be fun if we could put all the photos together in one gallery.

[bjc]

i had that problem cause i am away...luckily i found the cord to directly download from my camera...also i have a multi card reader so can read my slr and point and shoot.... of course i didnt have it with me..lol

[carolyn d]

Well, I just have to tell you. This thread has made my day!! It has been a day that every mother dreads, son in big trouble, anxious moments. But that all happened after I posted my photos, and so all day, the emails have been such a wonderful distraction for me. Thank you all for putting fun in a day that well, just wouldn't have been at all. You've given me some real joy. Love you all!!


Roberta- In the Grannies thread, whenever someone needs prayers, kind thoughts, and a shoulder to cry on, the grannies wrap that person in red threads- signifying thoughts from the heart, strong and enduring... so consider yourself wrapped in red threads. it may not make your problems go away, but may ease some of the burden knowing there are others who are keeping you in their thoughts.

[shazzt]

hi sharon,

i posted in photo a day...is that where we should post the self portrait??? or is there a separate gallery??? thanks

PAD gallery is fine. We like to do double duty for challenges where we can :)

[iwuvpsp]

Here is day 2
More Laugh Lines (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=238993)

[webfrau]

Well my family are right behind me for this challenge. We had a brainstorming session last night and I have a list of ideas and potential titles for shots - more than enough to get me to the end of the month!

[shazzt]

You are so lucky having a photog hubby (and maybe the boy has inherited it??). Mine describes himself as "not a photo person" - hence why I had to start taking my own!

[webfrau]

I think young Gareth has quite a lot of potential - I just hope he doesn't grow out of it. He has free-rein with our old Ixus 300 and some of the shots he takes are marvellous. He's been using it since he was about 6yo. Sadly the batteries are dying for that camera and it's not cost-effective to buy replacments so I may have to share "mine".

[spotty]

OK - I was hoping to be able to comment on all the photos but there has been such a huge response to this challenge!!

Seems like you have touched a chord, Sharon. :yes: The unsung heroes, the unseen, all waiting to shine...

[elmas]

Just read about this fun challenge...Avril told me and i hope the PAD i uploaded today counts:)
I have missed some days now, is it to late to jump in?

[bjc]

wish i too could get dh interested...he used to take photos and was pretty good... now he just sees me dragging my bag and asks, " do we have to take that?" but ususally he is a good sport ...just think it would be more fun and someone to share and be creative with....

[bjc]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/2387/IMG_4061a-square-self-portrait-snowshoeing-.jpg

heres mine for today.... off to super bowl party...GO GIANTS!!!!!

[MaureenH]

Here is my photo for Day 1. I tried holding the camera out with my arm extended. After a few poor aims, I got this one.
Maureen Self Portrait Day 1 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=239087)

[Carma]

Maureen, this link is not taking us any place....but right back to this page.

[MaureenH]

Maureen, this link is not taking us any place....but right back to this page.

Whoops, thanks for telling me....fixed now.

[WoodsyWoman]

WoodsySven is back! He had that spoon on his nose and actually asked me to take the picture. I asked if he was going to post it. He said yup. He hasn't figured out how to do the linking to a forum so I have to do it. But he made dinner tonight so I guess I'm happy to post the link for him. Here he is with his spoon. (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=239094&cat=all&limit=last7)

[MaureenH]

Guess I'm feeling my shots are not that creative so I'm going for a little Photoshop help.

Self Portrait Day 2 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=239089&ppuser=4243). I hated this one so added a Virtual Photographer filter.

Self Portrait Day 3 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=239098). I'm always smiling in my photos so for this one I didn't.

I've been putting mine in the PAD gallery, but it looks like most people are putting them in The Next Step gallery. Just want to double check which gallery is the one to post in.

[sssnoo]

This is great fun - i looked all through the gallery and just see so much creativity - what a cool gorup of women to hang out with - I am totally honored.

[Carma]

Ok here is my photo for day 3 Carma with Quilt
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=239133

[iwuvpsp]

I just went thru all the photos that have been posted these 3 short days, and I must say, they are amazing!
This is turning out to be more fun that I would have ever imagined. I am off to take todays picture. I know it won't be of me with a spoon on my nose (trust me I tried),
But I might give you all a fist hand look of how NOT clean my desk is :lol:

[dathamary]

I just found this thread, but I would like to join in. Is it too late? Can I "catch up" for the first 2 days of the month?

[shazzt]

You are more than welcome to join in :)

[dathamary]

Thanks! Here is mine for today. I actually added a filter to make me look WORSE! I wanted the photo to portray how sick I am feeling today. http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=239158

[Margie]

you guys are awesome!! i'm not doing this (simply because if i add another task right now, i'll implode) but you are cracking me up! for that past few days i've enjoyed watching some of the girls here in vegas taking pics of themselves and it's been hilarious! keep up the great work!! i love seeing your faces, and other parts... :D

[poohbear77]

I just wanted to thank everyone for their comments to my picture for today. It took me about 10 shots before I got a shot I was comfortable submitting. I'm actually learning alot from this challenge, including being more confident in how I look. Oh, glad everyone likes the comforter! The browns and greens really have complimented the room and I think we are going to keep it for sure now!

[sands_healy]

I see everyone found my shot of yesterday, it must have been from reading the thread, cos I posted mine in my gallery :).... thanks everyone for commenting on it.

Edited to add : Oh dang, how dumb am I???? I just read the email to say it was moved to the Next Step Gallery :duh:.... thanks guys.

[shazzt]

Guess what!! This challenge has made such an impact, they have given us our own gallery!!! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=5551) Feel free to post/move your shots there.

[Donut]

Woohoo! I moved my first 3 days over to the new gallery and will come back to post todays soon!

[ebears]

Just found this challenge thanks to Avril. Here is my first self portrait. (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=239222)

[Roberta T]

I haven't been keeping up with this thread because I've been too busy looking at photos, commenting, and laughing constantly. This is the best challenge I've ever participated in. It has so many factors. First the fun and joy of getting to know my fellow scrappers soooo much better. Second, stretching my photographic knowledge and skills. Thirdly, appreciating my camera for what it can accomplish. Fourth, discovering the fun of taking a self-portrait (something that never occurred to me to do, the LAST thing I thought coulf be fun). But most of all, for beginning each day with enthusiasm and so much laughing and amazement at the creativity of everyone. Thank you so much Shazzt and Margo for this.

[sands_healy]

Here's mine for today : HARD HAT (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=239227&ppuser=66596)

[nancyr]

WOW this is so cool our own gallery! I am having such a great time with this and I am learning alot about my DSP friends. Thanks for all the fun comments. I love seeing all the photos. I will move my photos over to the new gallery

[Impy]

I moved mine over. Do you want us to post the link here every day? I didn't post links to my last two...

Day 3 - http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=239152
Day 4 - http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=239239

[Meg]

Impy, Sharon has been posting new threads for each day. They are in the Next Step forum, so you can sort per day.

Hi all!!!!! I took my self portraits in Vegas, actually Lauren, Beth, Kim, and I shared self-portraits. I'll get them posted as soon as I can, the kids are still holding me hostage. You all are GORGEOUS!!!! Good work!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BethyNixon]

I posted my day one portrait but need to get days 2 and 3 from Lauren and Kim before I post my VERY tired day 4 portrait!!

[iwuvpsp]

I have Day 3 up. This was inspired by a few of the ladies here. ;)
Clean Desk? (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=239260)

[shazzt]

Welcome back from Vegas guys. I am not at all jealous of the fun you had there. NOT. AT. ALL. (goes into a corner and sulks...) Can't wait to see your pics :)

[webfrau]

I'd like to propose a new rule - anyone who includes baking in their photos has to provide the recipe for us. So far I've seen peanut butter cookies and pear & raspberry cake and I've been drooling. :)

[shazzt]

I'd like to propose a new rule - anyone who includes baking in their photos has to provide the recipe for us. So far I've seen peanut butter cookies and pear & raspberry cake and I've been drooling. :)

I agree Julia - totally not fair!!

[carolyn d]

I'd like to propose a new rule - anyone who includes baking in their photos has to provide the recipe for us. So far I've seen peanut butter cookies and pear & raspberry cake and I've been drooling. :)

HERE HERE !!!!

[nancyr]

No problem I will gladly give the peanutbutter cookie recipe.
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
combine dry ingredients separately
In a new bowl combine the following:
1/2 cup Crisco (shortening)
1/2 cup peanutbutter (I used Skippy crunchy as I like the bits of peanuts)
1/2 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
1/2 cut sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp of vanilla
Add the dry ingredients to the peanutbutter mixture
Using a teaspoon place dough on cookie sheet
Using a fork make a crisscross pattern on the top on the cookie dough
Bake for 15-20 min at 325
Enjoy - I usually double this recipe to make about 3-4 dozen cookies

[webfrau]

Well that worked well - thanks Nancy

[nancyr]

I love sharing! These are my absolute fav cookie. I have been baking them ever since I was a kid. This is the first recipe I ever did with my mom.

[Sammimagoo]

Well mine is easier for me but may be a little tough for you all over there...

Pear & Rasberry Cake

Ingredients :think:
1 car
1 wallet
1 fruit & veg shop (called Georges...great shop!!)

Method
get in car...drive to shop...pick up cake
buy cake & take it home
cut slice and put in toaster
when toaster pops...take it out and EAT IT!!!

LOL hope you enjoy cyber cake :lol: :p :lol: :p

sorry that teasing...but it sure tastes good :tup:

[webfrau]

Now I'm truly disappointed - I thought you'd made that yourself! You cheated!

[carolyn d]

Well mine is easier for me but may be a little tough for you all over there...

Pear & Rasberry Cake

Ingredients :think:
1 car
1 wallet
1 fruit & veg shop (called Georges...great shop!!)

Method
get in car...drive to shop...pick up cake
buy cake & take it home
cut slice and put in toaster
when toaster pops...take it out and EAT IT!!!

LOL hope you enjoy cyber cake :lol: :p :lol: :p

sorry that teasing...but it sure tastes good :tup:

ARGHH That is SOOOOOOOOOO unfair !!!! LOL

[guitargirl]

That is my kind of recipe! LOL

[Judyy]

That is my kind of recipe! LOL
My sentiments exactly!

[Whisper Pink]

8. You don't have to show your face - other parts of your body can tell a powerful story too.


Well, you have no Ideal just how powerful that story could be :shocked: :eek: :shocked:

I found this too late :( I was on the Rock Boat when this thread got posted and I am just getting back into the swing of things...but just for fun I think I will just start mine from here on out :D

[shazzt]

Hurray - no worries about late starters. This is all about having fun :)

[shazzt]

I have had some people ask for clarification on what qualifies as a self portrait. Technically, a self portrait is one that you take yourself. Not easy I know (which is part of the challenge). I'm not going to be the photography police about anyone using "voice activated tripods" (ie other people) but I think these shots should be kept to the absolute minimum, if you do them at all. You can get help from others, but it should be you setting up the shot and pushing the button. It makes it more challenging, but you learn so much more :) Hope that is OK with everyone :)

[sammdc]

sharon I have a wireless remote and a tripod I can use my wireless remote from up to 100 yards away it's still me taking the photo or do you mean literally camera in your hand?

[shazzt]

Yes - remotes are OK. They better be, I use mine a lot!!

[Roberta T]

Wireless camera remotes!? What will they think go next!!!

[Katie2004]

5/2/08
this is my first submission to this challenge.
will have to try to come up with something for the rest of this month.
for this shot I had my camera set up on top of my computer tower, with the self timer set to 10 seconds.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=239557
Sony cyber shot W17
Sony H2


http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/i_love_dsp.gif,

[MaureenH]

Here is my self portrait for day 4
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=239120&nocache=1

and Day 5
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=239631&nocache=1

P. S. my new avatar is one of my attempts at self portrait on Day 1. I managed to take exactly half my face when holding the camera at arm's length!

[shazzt]

I like it Maureen - very cool!!

[missaboo]

Not sure if the Day 6 thread has been started but here is my Day 6 Self Portrait: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=239752&nocache=1

[Carma]

Sharon I have not been linking my photos to this thread, all my photos are in the new gallery now do you want me to link them? Thankya!

[Roberta T]

I WONDERED where everyone had gone!! Thank goodness Carma posted her question or I'd have thought for some reason the whole thing had petered out!! Found the right place so I'll post mine there today. That is, whenever i get it done!!

[Katie2004]

6/2/08

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=239794
Sony cyber shot W17
Sony H2


http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/i_love_dsp.gif,

[Roberta T]

I just found the new gallery today. Do I have to move all my previous ones to that gallery?

[poohbear77]

Does anyone have a point and shoot that has one of those flip screens? Specifically a canon, but any recommendations would be appreciated.

[shazzt]

I just found the new gallery today. Do I have to move all my previous ones to that gallery?

It is up to you - but it would be nice to see them all in the one gallery :)

[shazzt]

Does anyone have a point and shoot that has one of those flip screens? Specifically a canon, but any recommendations would be appreciated.

My old point and shoot is a Canon A80 which has a flip out screen. It still does pretty well (but is underspecced by today's standards!) - we have had it for 4 years and it has been trouble free :)

[willjenni]

Does anyone have a point and shoot that has one of those flip screens? Specifically a canon, but any recommendations would be appreciated.
I'm using a Canon with a flip screen. I started using the Canon S5 in December....are you looking for camera recommendations?

[Roberta T]

Well I did it...whewf. Moved my photos to the Self portrait gallery. It wasn't as much work as I feared.

[yvspeck]

For many of us shy photographers, this challenge is more of a journey of self discovery. We see/accept the imperfections of our loved ones while we cringe at our own "shortcomings".

Looking through the gallery, I've now seen so many of you with whom I've talked many times. It is my honor that you've all invited me into your real lives. And I've noticed something....

Where many would see "crow's feet", I see lines of laughter and joy. I see faces softened with years, yet eternally firm with the yearning to learn new things. Our eyes may not be as strong as in our youth, but they shine clearer with empathy ,sympathy and understanding. Our chins may not be as "chiseled" but nor are they hardened with indifference- they are burnished with pride.

I see a gallery of vibrant, lovely people. Ladies, our lives live on on our faces and DANG... WE LOOK GOOOOOOOOODD !!!!!

Had a few moments so thought I would try to speed read through this thread and found Carolyn's sweet post....:hug: :hug: :hug: lovely lady!

[yvspeck]

I actually logged on to upload yesterday photo came by to figure out which gallery I should be posting to as I noticed some were no longer posting to Nextstep and got so caught reading everyones fun posts I don't have time to upload now :lol: :lol:. Oh well there is always later:D .

[Victoria]

I don't have one, but sure wish I did.

[shazzt]

Hey - we are a quarter of the way through the month already!! Half way will be Valentines Day (give or take a fraction of a day) and I thought it might be fun to have a theme. Love is the obvious one of course so I was thinking of a shot with someone or something that you love. Extra points if you include a heart somewhere (only kidding). What do you think?

[Roberta T]

GREAT idea Shazz, now let's see, would I have to get open heart surgery and set the camera to timer and remote???????

[maca]

Okay...I am in. let me put my thinking cap on.....What do I love the must????

[Roberta T]

Someone just found and commented on this old layout I made. It seems kind of prophetic now for this challenge. It's called Why Do We (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=235432)

[nancyr]

Sharon do you mean a love theme for the whole rest of the month or just for Valentine's Day.

[Katie2004]

7/2/08
This theme sounds like a good idea. I take it is for St. Valentines day?
Whilst I am here, here is the link todays upload.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=240034


Sony cyber shot W17
Sony H2


http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/i_love_dsp.gif,

[Carma]

Count me in, I am also guessing it is for Valentines day the 14th right?

[Carma]

Here is my day 7 photo
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=240036

[shazzt]

Sharon do you mean a love theme for the whole rest of the month or just for Valentine's Day.

Obviously I typed that too early in the morning - yes I meant for the 14th (Valentines Day).

[shazzt]

GREAT idea Shazz, now let's see, would I have to get open heart surgery and set the camera to timer and remote???????

Now that would be an interesting shot!!

[Maikku]

Hey - we are a quarter of the way through the month already!! Half way will be Valentines Day (give or take a fraction of a day) and I thought it might be fun to have a theme. Love is the obvious one of course so I was thinking of a shot with someone or something that you love. Extra points if you include a heart somewhere (only kidding). What do you think?


I like the idea of theme I used a heart in my picture yesterday!! I'm so proactive! :D

[poohbear77]

I'm using a Canon with a flip screen. I started using the Canon S5 in December....are you looking for camera recommendations?

Yes, I am definitely looking for camera recommendations. Probably not the best forum to ask in, but I've just been asking around....any recommendations would be great!

[Sammimagoo]

My point and shoot is a Panasonic Lumix TZ1 and I love it!! Big screen 10x optical zoom. All the bells and whistles I need, auto enough but also allowing you to take control of your photo if you need...but honestly I am NO camera expert!!!1 :)

[Whisper Pink]

Hey - we are a quarter of the way through the month already!! Half way will be Valentines Day (give or take a fraction of a day) and I thought it might be fun to have a theme. Love is the obvious one of course so I was thinking of a shot with someone or something that you love. Extra points if you include a heart somewhere (only kidding). What do you think?

Sorry Sharon, I am confused on this ... are we doing this for the 14th's Self Portrait or the 7th which I already uploaded??? Sorry just found this...

Oh and I am loving all the portraits and stories behind the taking of the photo's, such fun...I so hope we start seeing some LO's regarding those stories!!! and even some of the "I can't post that pic" pictures within those LO's!!! Thanks Sharon and Meg for this wonderful "getting to know" you all Challenge. :yahoo: :clap: :yahoo:

[shazzt]

Sorry Sharon, I am confused on this ... are we doing this for the 14th's Self Portrait or the 7th which I already uploaded??? Sorry just found this...



Yes I meant for the 14th. I should probably read what I type before I post :)

[willjenni]

I would highly recommend the Canon S5. I got it for Christmas after doing a ton of research.....I have a gorgeous Nikon D70 DSLR that takes wonderful pictures, but I only have the standard lens and was wanting more zoom. I was also running into issues of lugging the huge camera and bag along with three kids to events. The lens would have been several hundered dollars so instead I bought the S5. It has a huge zoom on it which I wanted for the kids sports and other things, but it has the ease and smaller size of a point and shoot. However, it does have the hot shoe so I can attach an external flash (what I'm NOW saving up for...it comes with a pop up flash) and I bought the lens converter so I can still use filters like on the Nikon. I'm not saying it has the "professional quality" of the DSLR, but so far I'm more than happy with what I'm getting. There are still lots of manual options and fun things to play with on the S5 or you can use the auto "point and shoot". I learned a ton from really reading the manual as I like to play with the settings.

[nancyr]

Sharon thanks for the reply. Yes the 14th should be a love fest day of photos.

[Katie2004]

8/2/08
here is todays self portrait.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=240311

Sony cyber shot W17
Sony H2


http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/i_love_dsp.gif,

[bjc]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=240326

mine for today...i was visiting my dd and then traveling yesterday to my condo in vt so missed taking one...but its fun just thinking about what to take.... this is a challenge to think about and to take...but i am enjoying... no time for the lo now but they will come and that will be fun too...

[shazzt]

It really gets your brain going eh :)

[pinky7]

What new gallery? I moved to the Next Step Gallery because I blew it on the Photo-a-Day but I see to be the only one posting in the Next Step Gallery! :confused: And now I can't even find the thread for day 8! :annoyed: Am i hopeless or what? :help: So here is my day 8!

Mom and Me (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=240346&nocache=1):love2:

I just found the new gallery today. Do I have to move all my previous ones to that gallery?

[Katie2004]

9/2/07
here is the link todays upload.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=240562

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[Tina]

here's mine for today:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=240425

[Judyy]

Does anyone have a point and shoot that has one of those flip screens? Specifically a canon, but any recommendations would be appreciated.
I use a Canon PowerShot A620. I've had it for a few years, so there are probably snappier, smarter, more compact ones out there now, but it's a good solid dependable performer. And yes, it does have the flip screen--very handy.

[Judyy]

And here are my contributions for today and the last two days:
Day 7: Bad JuJu Bike (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=240582)
Day 8: Bike Shadow (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=240583)
Day 9: Ready to Ride (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=240584)
Hmmm, you may detect a pattern.....

[Many Feathers]

I started late but am on Day 3.... are we supposed to post a link here every day? Or just post in the gallery?

[spotty]

Many Feathers - in the Next Step base there are threads for each of the days for linking your photo.

[Carma]

Ok I am noticing that we are still getting photos put in the next step gallery and the Self portrait a day gallery. Pinky's are still being posted in The Next Step Gallery as are some of Kry's, and not sure what others. Tina's I see are in The Self Portrait a Day Gallery as are mine and a lot of others....we need help lets try to get them all together..I don't want to miss commenting on everyones photos. Just a suggestion. Didn't mean to mention names but don't think everyone got the word about the new gallery.

[shazzt]

I have moved a few of them into the Self Portrait gallery - and will work on getting more in there. My in-laws are here for a few weeks so I feel like I should at least try to pretend I don't spend all my time staring at a screen!!

[Carma]

Sharon please don't think I was complaining, I moved my own...perhaps the other ladies can move theirs for you. Enjoy your company. I just love this thread and challenge and I hope I have not missed any of the photos to comment on as I think it is nice if we have the time to do that. What a wonderful group this is.

[dawn-in-nz]

It's been awhile since I've taken a self portrait - still not much good at it either - but thought I'd give it ago for this challenge - until I saw it was for the whole month :annoyed: - as usual I'm way behind the eight ball!

Oh well I'm posting it anyway - Love Affair (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=240672)

[shazzt]

Sharon please don't think I was complaining, I moved my own...perhaps the other ladies can move theirs for you. Enjoy your company. I just love this thread and challenge and I hope I have not missed any of the photos to comment on as I think it is nice if we have the time to do that. What a wonderful group this is.

Not at all!!! In fact it reminded me to go and move a few more. Baby steps :)

I have been so excited the way this has taken off - and seeing some of you for the first time is such a treat!! Which reminds me - I need to do my photo for today!!

[dawn-in-nz]

Okay, so Carma has told me I can still keep on posting & join in this challenge even though I'm 8 days behind everyone else. When you say I can catch up Carma, do you mean I need to post another 8 photos so as to be up with everyone else or can I just sneak in here?

This one is for the 10th - Yum (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=240704)

[Carma]

Okay, so Carma has told me I can still keep on posting & join in this challenge even though I'm 8 days behind everyone else. When you say I can catch up Carma, do you mean I need to post another 8 photos so as to be up with everyone else or can I just sneak in here?

This one is for the 10th - Yum (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=240704)

You can just sneak in here, it is up to you. If you want a photo for each of the days of the month go ahead and post one for each of the other days. Sharon is very open on how you do it. The main thing is for you to start getting photos of yourself and feel comfortable on this side of the camera as well as the person taking photos of things and people all the time and not being in the photo. So you are fine either way, it is up to you.

[shazzt]

Post away Dawn! Happy to see you (and your fan!!)

[Katie2004]

10/2/08
here is todays effort.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=240845&nocache=1
OK so here is the effort for 11/2/08 as well.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=241122
12/2/08
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=241312

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[Roberta T]

I did a layout about SPAD for DET bootcamp. http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=241351

[MaureenH]

A two page layout I did showcases portrait of the day

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=241073&ppuser=4243

[Whisper Pink]

oh gosh I am getting so far behind...I plan on catching up, it's just my work schedule got all screwed up again, I am suppose to be on days and they switched me back to nights, so right now not sure if I am coming or going, sleeping or awake...eek!!!

[shazzt]

Don't forget a photo with someone (or something) you love for Valentines Day! If you can sneak a heart in somewhere, you get bonus points :)

[iwuvpsp]

I know I am really far behind, I have been spending a lot of this morning trying to catch up with a bunch of things, and taking pictures of me doing it. Yes, I am multi-tasking :eek:
Now I am looking for a heart.....hmmmm:think:

[dawn-in-nz]

Oh bummer I forgot it was Valentine's Day, took mine while I was still asleep this morning!

[Katie2004]

13/2/08
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=241576
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[jodyangel]

Hmm. Well I was cruising the new LO's and saw lots of pics of things. Faces, Crocs, coffee ect LOL. I found this thread!
I know I'm too late to qualify for this month..but can I jump in now? Pleaseeeeee???

[shazzt]

Of course you can join in! This challenge is all about getting us in front of the camera and having fun :)

[kim]

I missed yesterday... didn't feel to swift...

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! Are we getting hearts in our photos today? :)

[Katie2004]

14/2/08
here is todays attempt, heart and all.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=241831

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[jodyangel]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=241957&ppuser=82050

Whew! Just made it for Valentines Day!!

[Katie2004]

15/2/08
this is todays attempt.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=242123
16/2/08
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=242342
17/2/08
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=242594
18/2/08
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=242907

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[Roberta T]

I just want to let anyone who reads in here (I forget to :shame:) how much I appreciate the kind words left on my "Self Acceptance" photos. I knew DSP was therapeutic but this challenge has had an incredible effect on me and on lots of us. Thank you SO MUCH to Shazz and Meg. I know you had no idea how popular this was going to be and the fact that it has had such a profound effect on some of us should make you very very proud!!!!!!!

[shazzt]

Aww - what a lovely thing to say. Thanks :) So glad you have enjoyed it!!

[Victoria]

I have been taking the photos and hope to be able to get the time to post them before the end of Feb. My husband was admitted to the CCU in Vancouver general Hospital a week ago, and he is scheduled for coronary artery by-pass and heart valve repair sugery on Feb. 20th, so I've been spending long days at the hospital and on the road, as well as informing family and friends by phone and email about the situation, so leaving no time for scrapping. I was so into this challenge too, so hope I'll be able to post my photos after the crisis is passed.

[webfrau]

Sorry to hear that Helene - I hope surgery goes well and he makes a good and swift recovery.

[Katie2004]

19/2/08
here is todays link. http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=243175

Helene hope all goes well with your husbands surgery.
also befor I forget I wish to thank everyone for their kind words on my efforts in this thread. I have really enjoyed this challenge. thank you everyone.

20/2/08
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=243433

21/2/08
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=243690

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[Katie2004]

22/2/08
here is the link for today.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=243977
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[emandlivsmom]

Just wondering if someone would be doing this again in March? I thought NO
WAY when I saw this posted in Jan (Don't want to see a pict of myself EVERYDAY!!) but it really turned out to be a neat challenge.

[willjenni]

Honestly, if it goes on in March I'll still do it. :-) I'm having a ball and it is forcing me to be creative. That and for the first time I'm seeing myself in my layouts with my family....it's fun!

[shazzt]

Well I will be continuing on. I am doing a year long challenge (I am nearly halfway through) so if anyone wants to continue (or start up in March) they are more than welcome!!

[emandlivsmom]

oh good!!! Just bought a Canon Rebel so this will be great!!!!!!!

[willjenni]

Great! I feel confident I'm going to make it through February, I'll push myself to see if I can do March! :-)

[sands_healy]

Oh good news that it will continue for March, so that I can start up again..... seeing as I failed miserably in February :lol:

[Katie2004]

23/2/08
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=244172

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[Carma]

Here is my day 24 photo, I have included a heart in this one finally. Love We Are Family
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=244313