Weekly Photo Challenge

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In an effort to “think outside of the box,” I’m setting myself up for failure a weekly photo challenge for a year.  Ambitious of me?  Yes.  But not as ambitious as the 365 photo challenge.  That would certainly be failure.

I have 52 ordinary, everyday subjects that are completely random, that have to be photographed the week it’s assigned to.  I’m hoping to catch the creative bug and provide a different point of view… but we’ll have to see that goes.  The plan is to post on Wednesdays.  We’ll have to see how that goes too.

Week 1  begins Wednesday, August 26, 2009.

And of course, feel free to join in on the fun times.  The more, the merrier.  I don’t care what kind of camera you have or who you are, play along if you’re up for it.  Check out our little flickr group we got going on: shutterboo Weekly Photo Challenge.

Week:

  1. Chair – 08.26.09
  2. Cocktail – 09.02.09
  3. Window – 09.09.09
  4. Color: Red – 09.16.09
  5. Medicine – 09.23.09
  6. Books – 09.30.09
  7. Map – 10.07.09
  8. Speed – 10.14.09
  9. Color: White – 10.21.09
  10. Time – 10.28.09
  11. Candy – 11.04.09
  12. Zipper – 11.11.09
  13. Water – 11.18.09
  14. Color: Green – 11.25.09
  15. Fork – 12.02.09
  16. Cold – 12.09.09
  17. Road – 12.16.09
  18. Feet – 12.23.09
  19. Color: Brown – 12.30.09
  20. Fire – 01.06.10
  21. Toilet – 01.13.10
  22. Eyes – 01.20.10
  23. Lingerie – 01.27.10
  24. Color: Yellow – 02.03.10
  25. Cards – 02.10.10
  26. Up – 02.17.10
  27. Puzzle – 02.24.10
  28. Suitcase – 03.03.10
  29. Color: Blue – 03.10.10
  30. Door knob – 03.17.10
  31. Reflection – 03.24.10
  32. Shoe – 03.31.10
  33. Smell – 04.07.10
  34. Color: Orange – 04.14.10
  35. Smile – 04.21.10
  36. Change – 04.28.10
  37. Hands – 05.05.10
  38. Music – 05.12.10
  39. Color: Black – 05.19.10
  40. Skyline – 05.26.10
  41. Hot – 06.02.10
  42. Bridge – 06.09.10
  43. Button – 06.16.10
  44. Color: Purple – 06.23.10
  45. Hat – 06.30.10
  46. Down – 07.07.10
  47. Fruit – 07.14.10
  48. Grass – 07.21.10
  49. Color: Pink – 07.28.10
  50. Bicycle – 08.04.10
  51. Pencil – 08.11.10
  52. Mail – 08.18.10

56 Responses to “Weekly Photo Challenge”

  1. [...] in the back that’s one subject a week for an entire year – ambitious of me, huh?) on my Weekly Photo Challenge page and I hope am going to photograph that subject in the week it’s assigned to.   The [...]

    Are You Tired of Taking the Same Old Photos Over & Over Again? « shutterboo said this on August 19, 2009 at 3:00 pm

  2. this will be a hard project to turn down but am in the middle of launching a really big, really fun photography effort called The Ride Project. therideproject.com should be live early Sept. I hope to jump into your challenge later in the year!

    Courtney said this on August 19, 2009 at 5:43 pm

  3. Brooke do you mind if I play along? I need a kick in the butt and your weekly idea seems like a good idea. I have Flickr and a wordpress blog too. Let me know!

    mooney=mc2 said this on August 19, 2009 at 8:53 pm

    • Most definitely. And I’d love for you to share. I like it when people play nice in the sandbox.
      I think I’m going to set up a new “blog roll” but instead it will be “challenger roll” to connect to flickr/blogs/whatever. Can’t wait to see whatcha come up with!

      shutterboo said this on August 19, 2009 at 9:21 pm

  4. Interesting. I think I shall give this a shot. This just might be the jump start I need to get back into photography again. The cocktail and lingerie one I shall have to pass on in the future though.

    Will definitely be on my blog and flickr though. Your permission to allow me to try this out shall be anticipated.

    Regards,

    Rabi

    Rabi said this on August 19, 2009 at 11:41 pm

    • But of course! And it’s all about perspective; cocktail doesn’t have to be a fancy libation and lingerie…well, I think there’s a lot wiggle room in this one actually!

      shutterboo said this on August 20, 2009 at 6:39 am

  5. I’m up for the challenge! I’ll participate as much as a high schooler can while still maintaining good grades. But this is going to be a great inspiration :)

    Sam said this on August 20, 2009 at 11:50 am

  6. this is fantastic! can’t wait to give it a whirl!

    katie said this on August 22, 2009 at 10:30 am

  7. [...] Weekly Photo Challenge [...]

    Week 1: Chair « shutterboo said this on August 26, 2009 at 10:33 am

  8. Great idea Brooke. This will be fun! I will try to keep up. I’ll post my pics on my blog.

    http://robbydavis.wordpress.com/

    Robby said this on August 26, 2009 at 11:48 am

  9. [...] stuggling? By geekgirl415 Leave a Comment Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 52 weekly photo challenges, project 365, subjs for potd Check out Shutterboo’s weekly photo challenge.    [...]

    stuggling? « geekgirls project 365 said this on August 26, 2009 at 12:41 pm

  10. Oooh, I like this! I’ll totally join in. You can find my Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/dawn1980/. (Creating a pool for this would also be cool, if you haven’t done that already.)

    Dawn said this on August 26, 2009 at 3:47 pm

  11. I started a tad late, but here is my link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/26568504@N08/

    I have a pool specifically for this =)

    Regards,

    Rabi

    Rabi said this on August 27, 2009 at 11:31 pm

  12. Hi, just found your blog and found this challenge – I really like the idea but am still struggling to come to terms with my new digital camera – so Im doing what all the cool kids do and am blogging about my learning experiences.

    Can I post a link to this on my blog – its here if you want to check out

    http://lensaddiction.wordpress.com/

    lensaddiction said this on August 29, 2009 at 9:03 pm

  13. Your mother-in-law has been checking out your blog and I find it very interesting. But can’t you take a better pic of my handsome son. I love seeing all your daily shots. I just loved the fair ones.

    Diane said this on September 2, 2009 at 6:41 pm

  14. [...] my nonsense just makes me love them even more.  And I like it even more when my friends join the Weekly Photo Challenge. *wink wink, nudge [...]

    And A Blog Was Born « shutterboo said this on September 25, 2009 at 11:21 am

  15. [...] This is a test… and it works.  Sweet heysoos, I have a light box! This is going to come in handy for the Weekly Photo Challenge! [...]

    Going Cheap: Making A Light Box « shutterboo said this on September 28, 2009 at 10:08 am

  16. I’ve joined your flickr group. Not entirely sure how to add a photo but I’ll see if I can work it out!!

    mutteringsfromthemoor said this on October 22, 2009 at 1:26 pm

    • It’s super easy – once you upload your photos, there’s an “add to group” button at the top. You click it, choose the group and viola – it shows up!
      I’m so glad you’re joining! Next week’s subject is “time.” However you decide to interpret. Have fun with it!

      shutterboo said this on October 22, 2009 at 1:39 pm

  17. [...] It was back to taking pictures and getting lost in the process. I am fortunate that the green and un-green members of my family are patient and kind with me. Next weeks theme is “fork.” Maybe the dishes will get done? Once again, many thanks to shutterboo. [...]

    Photo challenge… « 6riddles said this on November 25, 2009 at 7:14 am

  18. [...] Did Amy’s Bangs Go? So this week’s subject for the Weekly Photo Challenge is “cold”.  I could take a picture of my purple fingernails right now that would [...]

    Where Did Amy’s Bangs Go? « shutterboo said this on December 7, 2009 at 2:13 pm

  19. [...] back story is I was trying to capture a “cold” photo for my Weekly Photo Challenge.  I asked Amy to bring in a few scarves and what not and we’d not only get a picture for me, [...]

    Photo Reel: AmyHasBangs « shutterboo said this on December 13, 2009 at 2:57 pm

  20. I started my daily photo blog as a challenge for myself to get out on a daily basis and click, click, click. So far I’m having so much fun and learning a lot about the process. You’re website it also very inspiring and helpful. I’m going to try out some of the weekly photo challenges.
    Some of my personal favorites that I’ve produced are posted on my blog under “Top Posts”.

    Enjoy.

    Tri said this on December 20, 2009 at 7:25 pm

  21. Lady, Brown is kicking my brown booty.
    Thanks!

    Anamaris said this on December 29, 2009 at 8:45 am

  22. Hey Brooke!
    I think i’m ready to play- what day of the week do you start the “topic”? I’m thinking of my brown now…

    denise:) said this on December 30, 2009 at 7:34 pm

    • I post on Wednesdays. So today I posted brown. Next Wednesday, I’m posting “fire”. Feel free to catch up but I think it’s easier to start with “fire” and go on. I’m excited you’re joining the challenge, Denise!

      shutterboo said this on December 30, 2009 at 11:23 pm

  23. [...] out in poorly lit barns and being milked. Maybe next time I can catch a shot. Hopefully shutterboo has a “cow” [...]

    How now brown cow? « 6riddles said this on December 31, 2009 at 12:01 am

  24. [...] I’m not quite sure yet. I decided to do fire for my first challenge based on what I read on ShutterBoo. The picture below is some what mediocre but I guess that’s what happens when you decide to [...]

    52 Week Challenge: Fire « Warren Cameron Photography said this on January 7, 2010 at 7:24 am

  25. [...] week’s subject for the Weekly Photo Challenge was fire.  I really wanted a flame (because flames look super fly when pixelated) but I was taking [...]

    Macro Matches « shutterboo said this on January 11, 2010 at 10:20 am

  26. Alright, I have joined in the fun! I changed the list up a little bit but most of the subjects are the same. I’m glad to get this started off at the first of the year. Thanks again for the idea!!

    eimiral said this on January 11, 2010 at 2:23 pm

  27. Seriously??? TOILET!?!?! you’re killing me!! okay. i’ll do it. wah. ;)

    denise:) said this on January 13, 2010 at 1:24 pm

  28. [...] aka Shutterboo has weekly challenges- this week it’s TOILET.  Ya.  She’s nutz, right?  I spent about 20 minutes trying [...]

    Week 3 – Photo Challenge- Toilet « geekgirls project 365 said this on January 14, 2010 at 8:22 pm

  29. [...] 23: Lingerie My intentions of starting the Weekly Photo Challenge was to push myself – to dust off the cobwebs and get the wheels turning.  Since I was new to [...]

    Week 23: Lingerie « shutterboo said this on January 27, 2010 at 9:44 am

  30. [...] Eeez’a pikcha day! 2010/02/24 Leave a comment Go to comments You guessed it, or maybe not. But it’s Wednesday and that’s when I add random-themed shots to Shutterboo’s Flickr Challenge. [...]

    Eeez’a pikcha day! « Chef It Yourself said this on February 24, 2010 at 12:45 pm

  31. [...] also decided to take part in one of our readers weekly photo challenges. Shutterboo has a fun thing going and a Flickr Pool if you want to have a look at other submissions, or better [...]

    Something Old, Something New « d’Arte Board said this on March 3, 2010 at 11:45 am

  32. i tried to add this one to the suitcase challenge but it won’t let me and i cannot figure out why.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/toni_tiller/4404317078

    “We can’t add that to the group because it’s either already in the group, is in too many groups, or doesn’t follow the rules of this group.”

    tagged as requested, not naked, can’t figure it out at all.

    Toni Tiller said this on March 3, 2010 at 11:56 am

    • Dude, I got nothing. I clicked on the link and it said “out of your safe search filter.” Do you have your photos or profile rated as moderate instead of safe? Only photos classified as “safe” can post to the group.

      shutterboo said this on March 3, 2010 at 2:42 pm

      • i have some nekkids in my sets so let me double check my profile setting and try again.

        Toni Tiller said this on March 3, 2010 at 2:47 pm

      • I love that word. Nekkid. heehee.

        shutterboo said this on March 3, 2010 at 2:48 pm

      • me too!

        i reset all settings to “safe” and it still won’t. maybe it needs 24 hours to update? who knows. i’ll just play along on the side till then.

        Toni Tiller said this on March 3, 2010 at 2:53 pm

  33. [...] of daylight left but I use them all up.  I think natural light is the reason I had fun with the weekly photo challenge this [...]

    Suitcase Miscellany « shutterboo said this on March 5, 2010 at 10:22 am

  34. [...] the agony of choosing one for the shutterboo photo challenge! To see which one I submitted head on over to Flickr and find out. I’m pretty anxious to see [...]

    photo challenge ~ blue « 6riddles said this on March 10, 2010 at 9:39 am

  35. [...] turns for the better or I have a “model”, it probably won’t come true.  The weekly photo challenge keeps me on my  toes and I always look forward to Wednesdays but I needed something more.  And [...]

    A [Different] Flickr Challenge « shutterboo said this on March 16, 2010 at 8:16 am

  36. [...] forever away but it really isn’t.  Six weeks will fly by super fast.  That’s six weekly photo challenge Wednesdays – time flies when you’re having fun.  Which is why I’ve started the [...]

    Talk Derby To Me « shutterboo said this on March 18, 2010 at 8:29 am

  37. [...] a simple enough list, especially when I have a little partner in crime. I originally started with shutterboo’s weekly list , which ended up serving as my framework as I filtered through and added most of my own items. [...]

    bee girl’s weekly photo challenge » Kimberly Bee said this on April 20, 2010 at 12:41 pm

  38. Hmm…I’ve always considered the committment of a 365-project far too daunting for a single father. Perhaps this is my answer… I might have to borrow your Theme List as a groundwork for my own in the very near future…

    BTW…I went ahead and added this great blog to my blogroll. Great shots and storytelling!

    Eastern Sierra said this on April 21, 2010 at 8:31 pm

  39. Hi. I just found your challenge and would love to join! I am a blogger and a flickr member, so please add my blog http://losingvisiongaininginsight.wordpress.com/ and my flickr page http://www.flickr.com/photos/48662326@N06/ to you challenger roll. I am a beginner “blind” photographer and most of my photos have been flowers, so I think your challenge is just what I need to branch out. I would also like to add your challenge page to my blogroll, if that is okay. Thanks for the inspiration, Belinda

    bbrasley said this on April 28, 2010 at 10:06 pm

    • I’ll get you on the challenger roll. :) I’d say pick up where we are: hands is the next subject. Feel free to join the flickr group; everyone is very kind and encouraging. Most of us are hobbyist but it’s fun to see what we all come up with. Welcome and have fun!

      shutterboo said this on April 29, 2010 at 5:17 am

  40. [...] it is time to head over to the Flickr photo pool to see which one I submitted for shutterboo’s photo challenge. After that you must venture out, find your closest independent music merchant, walk right in and [...]

    photo challenge ~ music « 6riddles said this on May 13, 2010 at 10:50 am

  41. Brooke,
    I think I’m going to hop in next week if that’s cool with you. I’ve been playing with settings and now it is time to focus on different subjects. Love that you’re doing this!
    ~Christy

    preparationmeetingopportunity said this on June 23, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    • Yep! The group is 44 weeks through the challenge so feel free to jump in on week 45 or start your own. My wheels are turning on what to do next so check back in a few and see if a new challenge would interest you. :)

      shutterboo said this on June 23, 2010 at 2:05 pm

  42. [...] Well you should.  She takes incredible pictures and is disciplined enough to complete one photo assignment each week.  She also did that fantastic tutorial on how to make a light box which led me to make my own.  [...]

    Food Memories – Aunt Nellie’s Candy | Bon Appetit Hon said this on August 2, 2010 at 7:06 am

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