Personal photography project for 2025 | Taking a photo a day
London & Hertfordshire photographer
January is done! Feels very satisfying to have completed a full month of taking and sharing a photo a day. Only 11 more months to go.
On a scale of 0-10 (with 0 being "easy" and 10 being "very challenging"):
January's difficulty rating: 3/10
Reflections:
- Excitement of a new challenge has kept me motivated.
- I've used up a lot of the "quick wins" photos, so I'll need to be more intentional going forward.
- January is not in busy season, so I've had the flexibility to create a photo where one hasn't naturally presented itself.
- This month has been a great warm-up, helping me get into a rhythm for daily shooting & editing, and figuring out my workflow etc.
- There's been a mix of planned and spontaneous shots—finding a balance between the two will be key in the coming months, as well as finding new sources of inspiration.
- 90% of photos in January were taken with my Canon R6. I wonder how that will change as I get further into the challenge.
Bring on February!
59/365 | Friday 28th February 2025
Celebrating completing February's photo a day with a self portrait!
58/365 | Thursday 27th February 2025
When the light shines through and you get the shot. A cloud passes over and the moment has gone.
57/365 | Wednesday 26th February 2025
Some days the photo of the day will just be a documentation of what happened that day. Today I want to remember how I felt when I heard the incredibly talented Hannah MacGregor speak at Nine Dots Motion Event on Hybrid shooting (recording video and capturing photos at the same time).
56/365 | Tuesday 25th February 2025
A messy child is a happy child.
Cannot quite believe how fast this sunflower is growing.
55/365 | Monday 24th February 2025
Saw this reflection whilst I was driving. Pulled over to take the photo.
53/365 | Saturday 22nd February 2025
These are the seeds we planted on Monday. This half term has been full on, but so lovely catching up with family in friends. I need a break now, and time to repot and thin out these sunflowers! Love how this looks like they are chatting to each other.
52/365 | Friday 21st February 2025
Photographed the Galentine's Afternoon Tea at Marley's Bakery in High Barnet today.
51/365 | Thursday 20th February 2025
Booked a court and played badminton with the fam today.
50/365 | Wednesday 19th February 2025
Quick morning walk before another half term play date.
49/365 | Tuesday 18th February 2025
It's half term, and today we are visiting family followed by a playdate/sleepover for the girls, and my son is going to watch Barnet FC at the Hive.
48/365 | Monday 17th February 2025
Having a rare afternoon together with just the littlest whilst the older two are out. Bonus film plus photo of the day today!
47/365 | Sunday 16th February 2025
The football cards have "exploded" apparently.
46/365 | Saturday 15th February 2025
Today, I did something so far out of my comfort zone. I took part in the women's squash tournament 2025. I was so nervous playing my first 2 matches, but once the nerves settled I enjoyed my 3rd and 4th games. It was such a brilliant atmosphere and I loved spending the day watching all the incredible squash at all the levels. So inspiring.
45/365 | Friday 14th February 2025
If you are from North London, this building needs no introduction!
Back in Muswell Hill for the morning - made a detour via Alexandra Palace (a stone's throw away from the road I grew up on). Some things change, some things don't!
44/365 | Thursday 13th February 2025
As a plant mum it pains me to admit that I can't keep my bonsai happy. Is he too high maintenance for me?
43/365 | Wednesday 12th February 2025
Playing around with lighting today. (Scroll down for a behind the scenes, and reveal of the light source).
Some pottery me and my eldest made at a Taster Class at SkandiHus, Camden Art Centre.
42/365 | Tuesday 11th February 2025
Loving the shapes and curves.
M is for.......
41/365 | Monday 10th February 2025
When life gives you lemons, make Lemonade. When February gives you miserable weather, make your own fun.
40/365 | Sunday 9th February 2025
Nothing quite matches the buzz of the West End in London. We went to see Matilda today. HIGHLY recommend, it was absolutely brilliant.
39/365 | Saturday 8th February 2025
The story lies in the detail.
38/365 | Friday 7th February 2025
Still in the depths of winter (it hailed today), but there's still signs of life and hints of spring.
37/365 | Thursday 6th February 2025
I had a lovely walk with a photography friend today in Oakwood Park. I lugged around my tripod and 85mm to take a self portrait for my photo of the day after our walk. It was so cold, I just about managed to set up my tripod, take one photo before deciding to call it a day!
36/365 | Wednesday 5th February 2025
I was preparing my caption to go along with my photo for today. I was using a creative technique (freelensing) which contributes to the beautiful softness of the image, so I thought a poetic caption along the lines of "Even though it's out of focus, its form is still recognisable" would go nicely.
Then my 6 year old comes into my office, looks at my screen and says "What's that a photo of?". It's a tough crowd!
35/365 | Tuesday 4th February 2025
Today was filled with meetings for exciting jobs I have coming up! One was over zoom, one was in a local cafe and one was at my friend's house, with the cutest bunnies for company.
34/365 | Monday 3rd February 2025
Evening supermarket shopping trip with the littlest, whilst we wait for her older brother and sister to finish their after school activities.
33/365 | Sunday 2nd February 2025
Sunday Morning Sunrise.
When I saw the sun shine through the window this morning, I knew the park was going to look glorious. I've never jumped out of bed quicker. That's the thing with gorgeous light, you only have a tiny window to capture the vision. Once it's gone, you don't get that moment back! Grateful to have some company this morning.
Shutter count:
Me: 195 shots
Husband: 45 shots
32/365 | Saturday 1st February 2025
Dinner at my parents. Roti. My favourite meal.
