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.

Dramatic black and white image of tree branches reflected in a puddle, so it looks like the branches are roots of the tree.

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.

Black and white image of seedlings in a nursery tray, looking like little dancers.

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.

Clean lines and negative space showing a badminton racket standing up against the wall.

50/365 | Wednesday 19th February 2025

Quick morning walk before another half term play date.

Emotive and atmospheric black and white image of a zebra crossing, mature trees, and light rays shining down.

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!

Leading lines of the bollards leading up to the magnificent and instantly recognisable Alexandra Palace.

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?

Blurred image of a dying and brown bonsai tree.

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.......

Product photography of close up image of a gold initialled signet ring balancing on green leaves.

41/365 | Monday 10th February 2025

When life gives you lemons, make Lemonade. When February gives you miserable weather, make your own fun.

The reflection in a puddle of a young girl in a bright red coat holding an umbrella, splashing as she walks through it.

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.

Front of

39/365 | Saturday 8th February 2025

The story lies in the detail.

Chandelier and dusty spiders webs for eerie feel.

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.

Winter tree and twigs.

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!

Blurry painterly close up image of red tulips.

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.

Black and white image of bunny being fed.

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.

Camera attached to the supermarket trolley, slow shutter, focussing in on teddy sitting in the seat, whilst being pushed by young girl.

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

Photo plus shadow (and also my shadow) of my husband taking a photo of a frosty scene.

32/365 | Saturday 1st February 2025

Dinner at my parents. Roti. My favourite meal.

Puffed up roti being cooked on flame.