Thursday, May 5, 2011

First of the Month Photo Challenge

For the past week, I watched as Debbie over at The Spotted Olive challenged herself to take a photo each day for seven days. This inspired me to start my own monthly photography challenge and host it right here on my blog. Every month I will give a theme that I want you to try and photograph. I will try to explain what I'm looking for as best as I can, and will provide examples of what I am talking about. I hope this challenge gets some creative juices flowing for everyone. :)

This month's theme will be architectural details. I want you to try and focus on the details of something architectural. You don't have to travel across the globe to the Taj Mahal to participate in this challenge because these kind of things are all around you. Churches, historic buildings, bridges, your own home... the possibilities are endless.

Take your photo anytime from now until the 31st of May and send them to my email address at jasminesphotography@yahoo.com
It can be a regular digital photo, or on a Zazzle product. If it is a regular photo, you may include your own watermark. Only 1 photo per person, please. Be sure to add your name and a link to your personal site/blog in the email so I know who to credit. A short description of what you photographed would be great, but is optional. I will be accepting entries until MAY 31 8PM EST. All entries will appear in a blog post on the 1st of June along with a new challenge.

Here are some great examples of what I am looking for. I hope these images inspire you to take part in the challenge.



10 comments:

His Healing Word said...

That's pretty cool. This sounds like a fun challenge, too. Can't wait to see what kind of entries you get.

Jasmine said...

Thanks. It should be a lot of fun and hopefully we'll see some people join in. :)

The Spotted Olive said...

Hi Jasmine! Thanks for the shout out. I'm glad I could inspire you. I like your challenge. I'll try to submit something. :)

Jasmine said...

Thanks! Hopefully it is a reoccurring challenge that I can keep up with every month! Thanks again for helping me spark an idea. :)

Stacy said...

Ooh, fun! Will have to keep my eyes open for inspiration!

Anonymous said...

I hope the entries will be more professional than those on this page, the first example is not the way to start of a photo challenge.

Jasmine said...

Stacy - Should be great fun. :)

Anonymous - This challenge is open to any photographer whether they are an amateur or a professional. I would hope people aren't discouraged to participate because they don't think their entries are "professional" enough. Some people participating in this challenge may never have taken this kind of photo and it might be a fun experiment for them. You must not stand behind your opinion very much if you are posting anonymously. Anyway, thanks for your input.

Kithseer's Corner said...

I like "themes" and challenges. It helps me branch out of my usual comfort zones and find new ideas and ways to do things. I usually photograph landscapes and flowers, so architecture will be something new for me.

Jasmine said...

I enjoy these kind of things, too. Lots of fun! :]

Raftman said...

Thank you Jasmine for choosing my Chicago Bridge Head Poster to illustrate your challenge, I'm very honored! You have a great blog and this idea of a photo challenge is very cool.

Best of the luck to the participants!