With December upon us the thirty days has ended to some relief and also disappointment. The experience was a great and it forced me to look at my surroundings in a different light. The main challenge during this time was to find an image but also to do so in the role of a professional photographer. It is not possible to be out somewhere every day in an ideal location to take a great image. Being a professional means the time spent in the office is more important than being elsewhere, as you earn money in the office and expend money taking pictures.

The thirty days occurring in November also provided the challenge of the season. In most places in the United States, November is a month which sits between the leaves changing color and the first snow fall of the year. Here in Denver this month we had quite mild weather, but the leaves were mostly gone from the trees to start off the month. The mountains also experienced a below normal snow fall (which has quickly changed the first few days of December), leaving trips to the mountains for winter images not really an option. What this does is forces you to look at the world differently while doing normal everyday activities. As I sit here typing this, I can see at least ten possible pictures in my office alone which prior to the thirty days I may have not noticed. Don’t worry the keyboard is not one of the possibilities.

Moving forward I will take what I learned to make me a better photographer as well as reinforcing the importance of shooting as often as possible. Also I am planning on posting an image each Sunday, which was taken during the prior week. I hope you enjoyed the thirty days, and check back often to see the newest work appearing on my blog and soon website.