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t is handy to think these key points through before you start so you know what to expect from this project.It will also give you an idea of what you want to get out of this project.For example, you could have a theme for each month:<ul><li>Forests in January</li><li>Portraits in April</li><li>Beaches in June</li><li>Cityscapes in August</li><li>Night photos in October</li><li>Christmas photos in December</li></ul>It is handy to think this through and spend a little time planning this out. It will help you get a clearer goal of what you want to achieve.<h2 id="a2de">Motivating yourself during the project</h2>Motivating yourself to complete a project every day for a year can get tough.As a result, it is key that you come up with a handy plan to keep yourself on the right track.If you can successfully motivate yourself to complete this project daily for an entire year, it will be so rewarding and satisfying once you reach the end of it.Here are a few quick tips you can use to keep yourself motivated:<ul><li>Post on your current Instagram account or use a new one exclusively for this project. This will force you to hold yourself accountable as you will have to post daily. If you lose motivation and forget to upload a new picture, your audience will start to ask you what’s going on or they will unfollow.</li><li>Buy a scrapbook and allocate 365 pages, one for each photo. If you forget to take a picture one day, you will be left with a blank page staring at you.</li><li>Whenever you go out, try and take your camera with you. This will hopefully remind you of your project and this will encourage you to take more photos when you are out and about.</li></ul>Hopefully, you can draw from these tips and create your own plan to keep yourself motivated. But it is important to do that and you should do whatever helps you to stay focused and on track towards completing your project.<h2 id="f2be">But, what should you do after c

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ompleting your project, though?</h2>Good question!It is important to take pride in your work and you can definitely use an independent project like this to your advantage.Here are some options for you to consider:Option 1: Put it all into a printed photo book. This involves splashing a little more cash, but it is a fun option. You can use this to show to all your family and friends and to help you with inspiration for your future creative projects.Option 2: Use it as a portfolio to pick up some clients. If you really wanted to, you can use this as a great way to show off to potential clients what you are capable of. Regardless of whether you niched down or shot a broad variety of subjects, your photo project will be a great portfolio to show off to potential clients. It will also show them that you are dedicated to photography and you are reliable as they may be able to see that you have been consistently taking a photo a day for at least a year.Option 3: Pick your favourite photos from the project and hang them on your wall. If you want to show off your photographs to your friends, family and whoever enters your home, hanging them up in the heart of your home can be an amazing way to do this. Sure, it may cost you a lot of money but it will be a cool way of showing off how hard you have worked towards your project.Thanks for taking the time to read this article. Are you thinking of doing this project? Got any ideas? Give me a shout in the responses below and I’ll get back to you.If you want to kickstart your photography journey today and learn the fundamentals of taking amazing photographs, check out my <a href="http://photoaspire.com/free-course">FREE 7-Day Photography Bootcamp</a> and get started today!<figure id="9189"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*tGRCLp_UoEKGgD6YSTxAkA.png"><figcaption><a href="https://readmedium.com/submit-a-story-d6d8bfc8255f">Write for us!</a></figcaption></figure></article></body>

Want to Become a Better Photographer? Give This Project a Try

As a photographer, you want to get better, right?

You want to get great shots consistently just like the pros.

As a result, you do all of the research you can. You spend hours upon hours watching youtube videos, reading books, reading articles and so on. This may even eventually leave you feeling burnt out.

But eventually, you reach a point where it is time to take everything you’ve learnt and put it into action.

And what better way to do this than with a simple yet powerful 365 project.

What does this involve, you may ask? It's simple!

Take a photo every day for 365 days.

That’s it!

But, of course, I’m not going to leave the article there.

To help you get started with your photography project, I have 3 quick tips for you that will get you well on your way to photographic awesomeness!

3 tips to help you out with your photography project

Firstly, outline your goals

Before diving in with your project, I would suggest you take some time to outline what your goals are.

Are you going to have a set theme? Will you have a challenge for each month? Will your photos change with each season.

It is handy to think these key points through before you start so you know what to expect from this project.

It will also give you an idea of what you want to get out of this project.

For example, you could have a theme for each month:

Forests in January
Portraits in April
Beaches in June
Cityscapes in August
Night photos in October
Christmas photos in December

It is handy to think this through and spend a little time planning this out. It will help you get a clearer goal of what you want to achieve.

Motivating yourself during the project

Motivating yourself to complete a project every day for a year can get tough.

As a result, it is key that you come up with a handy plan to keep yourself on the right track.

If you can successfully motivate yourself to complete this project daily for an entire year, it will be so rewarding and satisfying once you reach the end of it.

Here are a few quick tips you can use to keep yourself motivated:

Post on your current Instagram account or use a new one exclusively for this project. This will force you to hold yourself accountable as you will have to post daily. If you lose motivation and forget to upload a new picture, your audience will start to ask you what’s going on or they will unfollow.
Buy a scrapbook and allocate 365 pages, one for each photo. If you forget to take a picture one day, you will be left with a blank page staring at you.
Whenever you go out, try and take your camera with you. This will hopefully remind you of your project and this will encourage you to take more photos when you are out and about.

Hopefully, you can draw from these tips and create your own plan to keep yourself motivated. But it is important to do that and you should do whatever helps you to stay focused and on track towards completing your project.

But, what should you do after completing your project, though?

Good question!

It is important to take pride in your work and you can definitely use an independent project like this to your advantage.

Here are some options for you to consider:

Option 1: Put it all into a printed photo book. This involves splashing a little more cash, but it is a fun option. You can use this to show to all your family and friends and to help you with inspiration for your future creative projects.

Option 2: Use it as a portfolio to pick up some clients. If you really wanted to, you can use this as a great way to show off to potential clients what you are capable of. Regardless of whether you niched down or shot a broad variety of subjects, your photo project will be a great portfolio to show off to potential clients. It will also show them that you are dedicated to photography and you are reliable as they may be able to see that you have been consistently taking a photo a day for at least a year.

Option 3: Pick your favourite photos from the project and hang them on your wall. If you want to show off your photographs to your friends, family and whoever enters your home, hanging them up in the heart of your home can be an amazing way to do this. Sure, it may cost you a lot of money but it will be a cool way of showing off how hard you have worked towards your project.

Thanks for taking the time to read this article. Are you thinking of doing this project? Got any ideas? Give me a shout in the responses below and I’ll get back to you.

If you want to kickstart your photography journey today and learn the fundamentals of taking amazing photographs, check out my FREE 7-Day Photography Bootcamp and get started today!