P365 : Update

I just thought I would check in here and see how everyone was doing with their P365?

Be sure to comment and leave me a link to your own projects and then we can share - I love looking at my own pictures but I also love looking at others'.  Inspiring each other to keep going and also give each other ideas about what we can photograph ourselves is a good idea.

When I started this journey I wanted to photograph my daily life, the mundane stuff, like what we had for dinner, the weather on that particular day etc.  I also wanted to throw in a couple of creative pictures along the way too because it's what I do.

I'm lugging my Canon 5d Mk II around in my Epiphanie bag most days and when my shoulder just doesn't feel up to it then I run with my iPhone and this combination is working just fine for me.  We have a small point and shoot also which hubby uses for work but I'm yet to snaffle that and give it a go.

I got my knickers in a twist the other day when I thought I had missed a day and realised that my 5d was recording the date a day ahead so I had to revert back to my diary and work out what day I took what photos......now this wouldn't have happened if I processed the photos each and every night but sometimes life gets in the way.

I'm not as obsessed with getting a photo every day as I thought I would be but it seems to be working out for me right now.  I know the day will come when I will miss a day - and you know what - that's ok, I will just fill the spot with another photo from another day, because at the end of the day it's still my life being recorded.  Some days I have the choice of more than one photo, so I don't think I will be short of "fillers".

You can visit my P365 here or click on the menu item at the top of the page or here at 365 Project

I'll be back next Sunday with some more tips and ideas for your own P365.  Until then, just shoot!

P365 - What I've learned so far!

Well January is nearly over and I haven't missed a day yet - as time goes on it gets easier, alot easier.

I have created a separate page called "P365" and you will find it in my new top menu here.  That's if you are interested in viewing my photos taken so far.

My photos are also here at

And what's a post without a photo............my gorgeous daughters

Here's waht I have learned so far:

• I'm having fun
• I'm documenting the everyday - the boring and not so boring
• I'm using my camera daily
• I'm not complicating things - meaning I'm not after a perfect photo, I'm taking a photo so that I have a visual record
• As time goes on I am taking fewer shots of the same thing because I'm checking the settings more often and thinking about light, angles etc.  This kinda contradicts the previous point but I can acknowledge there is a difference
• I'm using my camera in public arenas alot more (not all the time yet - but I'm getting there)
• I'm learning about what's important and not so important in my life
• I haven't had to use my flash yet
• I'm printing more photos and telling more stories (I will be back with another post about this hopefully tomorrow)

I have so much more I want to experiment with and instead of rushing into everything at once like I normally do, I am savouring this project and being more patient and forgiving of myself, which can't be a bad thing, can it? 

New Package

Sorry I haven't been back to let you know about my new limited time Photography package but I have to finalise a few details before I can release it.  Thanks for being patient!

Today I spring cleaned my office....

I re-decorated this room exactly 12 months ago (Steve was laying the flooring on Boxing Day 2009) and I honestly have changed very little - everything is where it should be all labelled and at my finger tips.  It functions as my office for my Photography business, Papercrafting space and the bench is also where I wrap my clients' prints in readiness for delivery.

It often becomes a dumping ground as it is near the entrance to the house (through the laundry) so today was spent giving everything a really good tidy up and dusting!

On the bench about the middle of this photo you will see 2 folders - these are 2 very different projects I have been working on when I have the time - hopefully I will get them to a stage to share with you all very soon.

My blog used to contain quite a bit about my papercraft projects but my photography has kind of taken over in recent times - I really do hope things will revert in the coming months as one of my New Year promises to myself is to get some more pages and projects done.  I find it very rewarding on many levels and I think I'm a better person when I get to be creative with my hands and my camera.

Thanks for stopping by - and if you have any questions at all you would like to ask me about my space or anything else for that matter, then ask away in the comments and I will reply as soon as I can.

To all the people suffering in the Queensland floods, my heart goes out to you.  We have just received some pictures of a friends house in Towoomba that has suffered badly - it is just horrendous.  Hopefully there will be some sunshine in their world very soon.

P365

Well my 365 project is coming along nicely, I haven't skipped a day yet and you can see all my daily photos here at 365 Project.

I thought this would be difficult for me, but it's proving to be a welcome distraction in my day and something I find myself looking forward to.  I'm trying different things and challenging myself with my technical skills.

I have been referring to Akemi Photography's blog regularly to get some hints and tips on subject matter and suggest you check out Kerry's ideas, they are fantastic and very encouraging in the early days of this project.

We are sharing our photos at 365 Project and if you are too then please let us know and we can encourage one another.  It also posts your daily photo to your Facebook page - this can be set up in Settings.  Personally I cannot wait to look back over the year in photos!

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I'm officially back to work today for 2011 and I'm so looking forward to another exciting year in business and meeting new clients and enjoying what I love to do - making your photographs and focussing on the essence of you!

Another milestone in my business journey has been the launch yesterday of my Sharon Manning Photography Website. 

Some would know that my husband and I had our own Web Development company for several years in the late 90's and are both html coders (well we were back then!). So much has changed since then but I was determined to give my website a go myself.  I have kept it pretty simple to start with and I'm sure it will be a work in progress over the coming months as I have plenty of ideas to add to the site like a secure client proof viewing area.

Oh and tomorrow I will be launching a VERY special package for the ladies.....so stay tuned!

April is shaping up to be a busy month so if you are thinking spring for a photo session then you need to get in quick, I only have limited dates left!

See you tomorrow!

P365

Isn't it true that a mechanics car is always in bad shape or a plumbers own toilet is nearly always blocked?  Well believe it when I tell you that I did not take one photograph on Christmas day or Boxing Day or since for that matter. My camera has not seen the light of day. 

Hopefully I can remedy that in 2011. 

At this time of the year I slow down to a pace where I get to think about some personal goals and aspirations for the coming year and one I have always wanted to achieve was the P365 project.  My lack of time for me has always prevented me from attempting this wonderful visual diary of a whole year, but in 2011 I am going to find the time to take more photographs for me, hopefully at least one a day!

Kerry Martin of Akemi Photography has also inspired me to take on this challenge and she has some great tips and tricks to keep the motivation going here.

How I display my images so that I can share them with you (and keep me accountable) is something I'm still working on and some portals I'm investigating include Flickr, shuttercal.com or maybe even just start a whole separate blog just for my P365 photos.  If you have any other suggestions for sites to share your daily images on then please let me know, I'd love to hear what you use!

How I collate my photographs at the end of the year is something I'm giving some thought to too and I have seen many different formats that I'm hoping will work for me.  You could even just choose to keep them totally digital.

So who is joining me?  Come on, we can all keep each other inspired to get to 31st December 2011 and create something very special to look back on in a years time.  Imagine!