MCP Project 52: One Photo a Week – Join in Anytime!
Update: MCP Project 52 for 2011 has concluded. Join us for MCP Project 12 for 2012 now! Click on the banner above to learn more. We look forward to seeing all your images.
MCP Project 52 for 2011
In photography, as with any job or hobby, it is easy to get into a rut. If you have ever needed a little photography lift, challenge or some inspiration, that is what the new MCP Project 52 is all about. Imagine taking pictures once a week just because you feel like it. Visualize photographing something while not pressured for the perfect shot. Envision shooting just for yourself. Every week for up to 52, starting today, you can join MCP Project 52. You will be able to shoot something important to you, like your child, nature, the city, or something silly you just notice, like your toenail polish chipping. Or if you are up for a challenge, you can even play along with our weekly suggested theme.
MCP Project 52 – It’s a way to encourage creativity, make photography fun, and provide a challenge without actual pressure. Participants will sharing their art work and images weekly while inspiring each other.
I hope you will play along with me this year, share your images, and not worry about perfection. Take photos with your SLR, a pinhole, your iPhone, your computer’s on-board camera, etc. Whatever you want, any camera, any lens, anything goes. Seriously! No pressure. Edit them – or don’t. Be as creative or as simple as you desire. It’s up to you and your mood each week.
To participate in MCP Project 52:
- Comment below and let us know you will be joining in the fun! If you are reading this and realize you are well into the year, please join at any time. No reason to wait until 2012 just because you started late. So start any time. If you are not sure you can do it every week, challenge yourself, but if you miss a week, it’s ok.
- Join the MCP Project 52 group on Flickr – upload your one image each week to the group. By uploading to this group, you are giving us permission to use them on our “weekly shares” on the MCP Blog. Include your web address or company name in the tag or notes, so that if yours is chosen for a “share,” that we credit you properly.
- Make sure you are on my MCP’s Facebook Page. We will announce suggested themes for the upcoming week on Saturdays on my blog and on Facebook. Go with the theme, or do your own thing – it’s up to you.
- Remember you can share unedited or edited images, iPhone, point and shoot, or SLR photos. Anything goes – you do not need to be a professional photographer.
- If you have a special one you love and did edit with MCP actions, we’d also love you to share it on the MCP Facebook Fan Page wall!
- Spread the word – share on Facebook, Twitter, your blog and photo forums. For this 52 week project to work, we need you and your photographer friends. Please let others know – the more who join in, the more exciting, inspirational and fun.
- Share some LOVE – as you have time, look through submissions, and take the time to comment on a few images. Most photographers really appreciate getting feedback on their images!
That’s all there is to it – a new theme will be announced every Saturday, and time permitting, we will share a few of the many submissions each Saturday too. So check back every week to get inspired and shoot for yourself.
Spread the word:
If you join in, we would love you to share with others about the “project” by posting your images on your blog and use the banners to let others know how to join. You may also use the blog banner on your sidebar. Feel free to link to this post whenever you mention on your blog or Facebook wall that you are part of MCP Project 52. Thank you!
The “I’m a Participant” Banner: (everyone who is a part of MCP Project 52 may use this banner)
- Code: <center><a href=”http://www.tinyurl.com/mcp-project52/“><img src=”http://tinyurl.com/488lxl2“/></a></center>
- Direct link: http://www.mcpactions.com/images/FinalParticipantBanner.png
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I’m joining, though I’m late! I love this!
I will be joining, even though its late this is a very nice idea! Thanks!
I am joining…but I am looking at your Facebook page and have also checked your blog…and I can’t seem to find the “projects” listed anywhere. can someone help me find them?? Thanks
I am going to join! Great idea! I am just starting out with photography. I have a HUGE passion for it, now I need to get my talent level to match my passion level. This will definitely help!!! THANKS!
Better late than never. I’d like to join too.
i am reaaly late, but this looks too fun not to start.
I would like to join the Photo-a-Week! We recently moved to Okinawa Japan and there are so many great photo opps here! Everywhere I look there are great shots to be made. I am an amateur and rotate between my iPhone and my Fujifilm point-and-shoot. I know nothing about photoshop and don’t even own the program but I am anxious to learn! I welcome critiques and any advice on shots I submit! Thanks for offering this great opportunity!
I’m joining!
I would love to join in
Joining with enthusiasm!
I’d love to join.
I would like to join in on this! Can’t wait to start! Thank you!
Just what I was looking for. Hooray! I’m joining!
I’ve missed half the year but still excited to join and get started! Thanks!
I am joining!!!
Hey! I’m joining too even though I’m way late and may miss some weeks. I’ll challenge myself though! Thanks for the fun opportunity!
I’d like to give it a try!
Totally late into the year, but I’m in!
I’m in!
I’m joining for inspiration and education!
I think I’ll be joining…first I have to create a flickr acct.
I would love to join!! How fun!
I am joining the fun even though i am late I need to brush the dust off the ol’ camera…
Hi, I’m joining…hopefully this will get me out of my rut
I am joining!
I’m in
Late and not sure if I can make it every week – due to little baby 
– but I’d love to make it and really like the idea!
I’m joining…though a wee bit late!
I would like to join!
I’m joining. Better late than never!
I will be joining this week and I can’t wait!!
I am joining! whoot whoot!!
This sounds like so much fun! Can’t wait to start.
What a fun idea! So glad I can join even though it’s June… thanks!
I’m joining, sounds like so much fun!
I’m joining! How fun!
Just what I needed! I am in!
Just found out about this! I am joining. can’t wait
Sounds like fun! I’ll join in.
I am joining!!
i’m in(:
I will be joining though half the year is over! I’m hoping to get some good inspiration each week!
I’ll be joining!
June is my birthday month, so a good month to start. Tried a one-a-day format but it was overwhelming. Once a week–will try to manage it.
I’m so excited to join this group!
I’m in!
Joining after reading about this today on the Pioneer Woman blog!
I would like to join and am excited to participate.
Excited to join! Looking for a way to grow my passion and technique and come up with creative photographs!
Joining in the fun! I need some more inspiration to practice – looks like this will be a great way to do so!
I am joining late, but so excited to get started!! This is a great idea!!
Joining!
I’m joining! Look foreward to the challenge!
i’m joining! Great idea!
Joining!!! Sounds fun!
I’m in although I’m late and I’m not sure about Flicker but BRING IT!!:) -Sheri
I’d love to join!
Me too!
I so need some inspiration for my photography! I would love to join and be inspired. Thanks!
I’m joining in altho I’m late….I just found you.
I’m joining in. Looks like alot of fun!
I am joining in but as usual will be late to the party.
finally joining – better late than never – but got to set up flickr acct.
A little late but I’d love to join!! So super excited!
I’m joining!! What fun!
Better late, than never. Thanks for sharing
I like this idea a lot! I tried taking a photo per day a little while ago, but it became more of a chore than a pleasure. I felt like I was running out of things to shoot – so I’m looking to challenge myself a little, without having this project become a chore! Would love to learn to think outside the square a little with my photos too
I am joining. Better late than never:)
I am most definitely joining. Had been looking where you can join for it until i ran into the post. Thanks.
I’m joining!!
I’m joining!
I’m joining! Should be fun! and it’ll make my brain work.
I’m in! I’m in! I’m late (so what else is new?), but I’m in!
Bettye
I’m joining! I’ve been looking for some inspiration!
I am new here and I will be joining this challenge. Thanks and more power for MCP!
It is halfway through the year but I need a little motivation. This will be fun!!
This sounds like so much! I’m in!
I am joining in.
After purchasing your MCP Fusion product last weekend, I am like a kid in a candy store, trying them all out on various photos! While versed in Photoshop and able to create my own actions, there is just NO WAY I could have ever gotten results like the Fusion product yields! And I really want to participate in this challenge. What a great idea. Count me in!!!
I’m joining. Just starting to get into photography and hoping this will help me learn. Can’t wait to start!
joining.
count me in. better late than never
I’m joining…
I would love to join! I’m just learning photography and I am super excited about it!
joining
i would like to join
Yes it’s late, but I’m joining!! Yaay!
Better late than never…I’m excited!!
I’m in. . .can’t wait to get started!
I’m joining!
I’m totally joining! I’m a little late too, but it’ll still be fun!
Joining now. THIS will be a challenge!
I am in! Can’t wait to see the themes and get some fresh ideas.
i’d love to participate. i know i’m late but now that school’s over i’ll have more time (i hope!). thanks susan
I want to join! I know I’m late but looks like loads of fun!! It’s nice to take pictures that aren’t for ‘work’ =)
I’m starting a bit late but that’s okay. I’m excited to get started.
Very late in the year but I’m joining.
I’m joining! Better late than never.
Hi Jodi
This initiative is so lovely. Today is the first day of a brand new month and the ideal moment to join. I love photography: it really changed my life. So, I am in. And happy to participate in this wonderful and fantastic project.
Dear greetz
cococita
I know I am more than halfway late but this is great!! I’m joining!
I’m also joining late, but looking forward to the challenge!