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Birth of a 365 Project

March 1, 2016 by Jessica Rosengard

In July of 2015, I started a journey that changed my life. My first 365 Project began and I didn’t even know it. I was already in love with taking photos of everything so it wasn’t so much that I started taking photos, it was that I committed to taking photos of something every day for an entire year. Rain or shine, snow and high winds, I was out there taking my photos. I didn’t realize at the time how much this would change me, but I don’t think I will ever be the same.

So what exactly is a 365 Project?

If you aren’t familiar by now, a 365 Project is basically a creative photography commitment (or other type of creative project) to take at least one photo a day for an entire year.

Just Another Monday “Crossing Delaware.” #chicago #afternoon #cold #winter #walking #dog #crossingdelaware #construction #urban #nakedtrees

A photo posted by Crossing Delaware (@crossingdelaware) on Feb 22, 2016 at 10:24pm PST

Finally Friday “Crossing Delaware.” #chicago #friday #weekend #winter #february #morning #photooftheday

A photo posted by Crossing Delaware (@crossingdelaware) on Feb 26, 2016 at 3:57pm PST

Leap Day “Crossing Delaware.” #chicago #leapyear #crossingdelaware #monday #photooftheday #winter #365project #nakedtrees #almostmarch #walking #afternoon

A photo posted by Crossing Delaware (@crossingdelaware) on Mar 1, 2016 at 7:04am PST

To date, I have exceeded the one-per-day commitment and have taken sometimes 2-5 photos in a typical day. This is due to changing weather patterns or multiple interesting people “Crossing Delaware”. Whatever I see that might catch my eye that I feel will further enhance the project, I photograph for this project.

When will the project be completed?

I wrote in the December 11, 2015 blog post “Who Keeps Crossing Delaware?” discussing the inspiration behind the project, what got me started and what I had seen up until that point. But as the days, weeks and months pass by, I collect more and photos and I’m amazed how much has happened.

As of this date, March 1, 2016, I have curated at least 465 photos. Far more than the anticipated one per day I planned on by this time.

By the end of June 2016, I will have completed the initial phase: 12 months taking photos every day. I anticipate having a full collection of around 700 photos to sort and edit.

What will happen to all the photos?

Crossing Delaware Progress-minGreat question! This is where you’ll want to signup to be notified about the progress of this project. I am currently working on editing, aligning and planning a video installation of the entire year of photos. I am also planning other special product offerings but until I have those plans solidified, I’m keeping them under my hat!

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