i have this amazing group of friends from all around the world. each month we set a date and a bunch of us get together online. like a big skype party. and we have an "assignment" each month. this month's assignment sparked my interest and i was able to find the time to give it a try.
the assignment... choose a day (a pretty normal day) and take a photograph of something in front of you every 30 minute from the time you wake up until bed. i had to set my phone to remind me every 30 minutes. every 30 minutes comes fast! i was pretty good. there were some times it just wasn't possible (during class), but then i just shot a couple more on break. :)
it was so fun. and meaningful. i chose to do it on my iphone so my "big" camera wouldn't become a barrier to doing it. plus, it wasn't about big cameras and photoshop. that wasn't the point. the process made you stop and look around. notice things that you didn't notice before. to look up at the sky. be in the moment. find beauty and joy in those everyday moments. i might try to do this once a month. oh, and i could try to post it on the first of every month. ok, no promises. ;)
i encourage you to try it! let me know how it goes...
the assignment... choose a day (a pretty normal day) and take a photograph of something in front of you every 30 minute from the time you wake up until bed. i had to set my phone to remind me every 30 minutes. every 30 minutes comes fast! i was pretty good. there were some times it just wasn't possible (during class), but then i just shot a couple more on break. :)
it was so fun. and meaningful. i chose to do it on my iphone so my "big" camera wouldn't become a barrier to doing it. plus, it wasn't about big cameras and photoshop. that wasn't the point. the process made you stop and look around. notice things that you didn't notice before. to look up at the sky. be in the moment. find beauty and joy in those everyday moments. i might try to do this once a month. oh, and i could try to post it on the first of every month. ok, no promises. ;)
i encourage you to try it! let me know how it goes...
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andy stenz says:
We saw her on her most recent stop in Milwaukee too and it was amazing. She blows us away each time we've seen her. Awesome photos Krysten! I'm jealous you were shoot some (we were WAAAAY in back this show)
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9.24.11
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friday night i returned home from the most amazing, heart-filling week spent with 18 other artists from around the world. perhaps i'll write more about this experience later if i can find the words...
but barely 24 hours after getting home, my heart already at capacity, it was almost surreal that I was now at the minnesota zoo's outdoor amphitheater, on a beautiful night, to see brandi carlile. that voice. with such feeling. what a perfect conclusion to a perfect week. and she closed the show with "hallelujah". gets me every time. sigh.
but barely 24 hours after getting home, my heart already at capacity, it was almost surreal that I was now at the minnesota zoo's outdoor amphitheater, on a beautiful night, to see brandi carlile. that voice. with such feeling. what a perfect conclusion to a perfect week. and she closed the show with "hallelujah". gets me every time. sigh.
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andy stenz says:
i love brandi and i'm so jealous that 1) you were there and 2) took some awesome photos ;-)
krysten says:
thanks andy! it's really great to hear from you! hopefully you can catch her near your city sometime soon. hope you are doing well. :)
(08.17.11 @ 07:07 AM)
http://www.krystenhalek.com/2011/08/my-heart-runneth-over.html
Here's my niece, Jocelin, showing off her fishing skills. She's so dang cute! I love this girl so much... even when she smells like stinky fish and worms. ;)
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I love this! I think I might need to try it on my drive to Omaha, cuz what else are you going to do on a drive to Omaha? I also want that overhead light found in 30min-4.jpg picture series. :)
(02.02.12 @ 04:06 PM)Wow! I love this. And your day looks so interesting. Looking forward to next time.
(02.06.12 @ 09:42 AM)