52 fridays: 01|52 self portrait

52 fridays??  from what i've gathered,  52 fridays was the vision of stephanie moore - a photographer currently based in memphis, tn.  in the first week of this year, she and 19 other awesome photographers revealed an exciting take on the popular 52 week photography project.  they made plans to do it together - a new theme each week - beginning with a tough and revealing self portrait assignment.  the idea seriously went viral.  today all over the blogosphere, you'll find at least 100 and likely counting photographers taking on similar projects in blog circles of 10 -20.  long story short,  i too love the idea and have  paired with 16 other girls  to do the same. together, we have committed to capturing and posting one photo a week with a common theme - on fridays, each linking to a different photographer with a different take on the theme. the group includes photographers of all skill levels - several pros.  so yeah, i'm way out of my league, but excited nonetheless. i think this will get me to thinking more creatively and i'm honestly excited to have the opportunity to get to know these 16 girls throughout the year...

so...if you've ever been really excited and nervous at the same time.  you can relate to me in this moment.  below is the very first snapshot i took of myself in "practicing" for a self-portrait.  in the in the end...i'm going with this.  my first test shot.  it's me.  at my core, i'm a tank top and jeans laid back girly girl.  the only thing that's missing is my favorite jcrew flip flops :)

now keep this blog circle rolling and  head on over to the fabulous shea's blog - peep eye designs.  check out how adorable she is!  i'm so looking forward to meeting her next month!

see you next friday.