23: Easing into a 365 Project with Anja Poehlmann

In this episode of the Photographers Create Podcast, Anja Poehlmann discusses personal projects, specifically the 365 project. She shares her experience and tips for starting and maintaining a 365 project, including the benefits of personal projects, the importance of play and experimentation, and the value of documenting everyday moments. Anya emphasizes the need for flexibility and grace in personal projects, allowing for breaks and missed days without feeling like a failure. She also provides insights into post-processing and organization strategies for a 365 project. Keywords personal projects, 365 project, photography, play, experimentation, everyday moments, flexibility, grace, post-processing, organization Takeaways Personal projects allow photographers to explore ideas, test and play, and learn new techniques that can be applied to client work. Starting with smaller projects can be a good segue into a 365 project, allowing photographers to build confidence and develop a routine. Personal projects are an opportunity to capture and document the little moments in life that often go unnoticed. Staying organized and having a system in place is crucial for managing a 365 project and ensuring that photos are easily accessible and editable. It's important to use the equipment and process that works best for you, whether it's shooting with a phone, film, or digital camera, and finding a post-processing workflow that suits your style and preferences. Sound Bites "Personal projects let me play and experiment without having to prove anything to anyone." "Starting smaller is a good segue into a 365 project." "Missing a day doesn't mean the project has failed. Keep going and find ways to catch up." Sound Bites "Personal projects let me play and experiment without having to prove anything to anyone." "Starting smaller is a good segue into a 365 project." "Missing a day doesn't mean the project has failed. Keep going and find ways to catch up." Sound Bites "Personal projects let me play and experiment without having to prove anything to anyone." "Starting smaller is a good segue into a 365 project." "Missing a day doesn't mean the project has failed. Keep going and find ways to catch up." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Scheduling Collaboration 00:38 Getting into Personal Projects 02:55 Starting a 365 Project 06:41 Taking Baby Steps into a 365 Project 07:37 Starting Small and Building Confidence 09:29 Giving Yourself Grace in Personal Projects 10:37 Continuing a 365 Project 11:14 The Power of Photos and Videos 12:10 The Importance of Personal Projects 13:09 Filling the Gap in Photos 15:31 Keeping Photos Fresh and Creative 16:30 Finding New Angles and Techniques 24:48 Staying Organized in a 365 Project 29:13 Using the Equipment and Process That Works for You 32:04 Resources for 365 Projects 35:11 Conclusion and Where to Find Anja Links: My website: https://www.anjapoehlmann.com/ 365 course (hosted and recorded for DFP Education): DFP education 365 course (affiliate link) IG: https://www.instagram.com/by_anjap/ Alison Hatch Photo