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 in….
My first time joining, just submitted the butterfly pic under lau7171
I’m excited to be joining
sounds awesome – I’m in!
love to join.. got my first digital SLR as a birthday gift and want to try it out..
I need a bit of inspriation, so I’m in!
Sounds fun, I’m in!
I’m so glad that found this group through Lisa Otto and am looking forward to the challenge.
Sounds like fun!
I am in!
This sounds like fun, I’m starting late but better late than never.
I’m new to SLR photography, and am excited about this! thanks!
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I am in!
Can’t wait!!!!
Looking forward to the fun…
OK – time to join in the fun.
I’m in!!
I am in!
I’m in! I’m gonna try my best to keep up with it!
I am in- MCP project 52 . thanks
I’m in. I’m nervous as I have been away from photography for a few years — but this is the best way to get back.
I am in and looking forward to the challenge!
I would love to join
I’m in! I can’t wait to start!
YEAH!! I’m IN
I’m in & excited to join the group.
I’m way late, but I’m in!
i’m in!
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I’m a budding enthusiast. Still learning, but excited to join in!
Sounds like fun. Think I’ll try it and see if my photography lovin’ daughter wants to also.
I am in, I am in
I am joining in the fun! Not sure it will be every week but it will be every week I have time! =) Thanks!
I’m glad it’s not too late!
I’m in and excited to learn!!
I think I’m going to join in on the fun!
So excited!
I would love to join in the fun of this challenge. Some of the photos I’ve seen here are wonderful.
Joining late, but I’m in.
I’m in and so excited to have something to inspire me to get out there and think every week. I just got into photography at the end of last year and I am loving it and learning so much every time I use my camera. So excited!!
I’m in!
Im in… looking forward to the challenge.
I am so excited to be joining in all the fun and looking forward to growing as a photographer.
i would love to join!! i love your blog! =D
Can’t wait to get started!
I’m in too! Better late than never…
I know I’m late, but I’m joining & very excited about it
Joined!
I’m in too!
Im in
I started last week and continuing this week. I really needed something to do just for me. Fun! Thanks for providing the themes
I want to join! Better late than never, right?
What fun! Sorry I only found Project 52. Happy I can join now.
I can’t wait to give this a try!!!!
sounds like just the inspiration im in need of.
I would love to join! I hope it’s not too late.
I am just starting this week
Getting a late start, but looking forward to contributing.
Dave
Excited to start!
I’m so excited to keep photography fresh & exciting. Can’t wait to join in and play!
Well got a few more weeks in the year! Let’s do this!
I’m really excited to be joining! I just have one question. Is there a place that we post on here once we post every week so that we can view each other’s pictures? Thanks for humoring the newbie’s silly question.
I would like to join…
I would love to participate!
I’m going to start this week!
Are you continuing this in 2012 ?
If so… I’m in starting 1st week of January !
Thanks !
I am looking forward to being challenged and inspired!
I’ll be joining in for the new year! So excited.
heart light from my heart.
I’m joining for the New Year!
What a great resolution for 2012! I’m excited to be a part of the project. My first challenge will be to figure out how to reduce my photos to the right size in Aperture so I can submit them!
I’m in…so excited!!!
have signed up on everything and am ready to go!
Please count me in. Sounds like fun!
I would love to join!
I’m in! When does the next one start? Completing this challenge is one of my New Year’s resolutions!
MCP Project 52 has ended. But New for 2012 is Project 12. Join us there instead. http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2012/01/01/mcp-project-12/But
I’m in.
My New Years resolution to take more photos. I’m in!
MCP Project 52 – has ended. New for 2012 is Project 12. Join us there instead. http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2012/01/01/mcp-project-12/
I enjoy photography as a hobby, but seem to have fallen into a creative rut. I’m hoping to broaden my perspective and this looks like a great way to do it!
MCP Project 52 has ended. New for 2012 is Project 12. Join us there instead. http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2012/01/01/mcp-project-12/
I am a mumma of 6 beautiful children and I am on the way to becoming a full time photographer.3 children at school and Triplets are at home so until they are ready to hit school it is home study for me … I would love to participate…
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