Day 330 I had a great day today! I was lucky...

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My 365 project was inspired by the creative block I have been experiencing for quite some time now. I pick up my camera but lack the drive I used to have. I have to thank my roommate AmyAmanda for pushing me to start this project with her. My goal is to try to show the world a small piece of my daily life.

I have been head-over-heels for photography since I was 16 and I recieved a Canon Rebel G film camera for my birthday. I took so many rolls of film that I am pretty sure there are still some laying around in a drawer at my parents house undeveloped. I went to college and took my first photography class and fell. in. love. with the darkroom. I worked spent hours and hours alone in a haze of developer and fixer and some good music during my years in college.
The physical and scientific processes that are a very important part of photography for me, I know that many people are quick to forget the roots of photography in the face of digital photography. For me the best feeling in the world is watching an image appear in the developer (there is always that moment of doubt right before) it is addicting.

I am not saying that I dislike digital photography- because I do shoot mostly with a digital camera but I never forget my first love- the darkroom.

Anyway, I continued my education at the Hallmark Institute of Photography and graduated in 2009. There I learned to be technically precise, and how to take a professional image. I also met many wonderful people who have become great friends.

So, here I am... A photographer in New York City. I work a day job to pay the rent. I feel like I'm losing all of my creativity and part of my mind. But now I have a project to keep me grounded.

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Day 330

I had a great day today! I was lucky enough to be able to help out at a fundraiser for the Astoria Moms group. Everything went off without a hitch and the kids (and adults) had a blast. I took pictures of everyone with Santa and it was so much fun. The kids really loved him! Later in the day I was able to finish up my christmas shopping. I really love the store Inside Astoria, when you can’t think of a gift for someone just walked around in there and one will magically appear! There is really nothing better than that. I took this picture on my way to the store. Such a beautiful colorful image even with the temperatures ever dropping.

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