Life, Documented

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Life, Documented

Life, Documented is a podcast about noticing everyday life and documenting the moments that often slip by. Hosted by documentary family and personal branding photographer Anja, the show draws on six years of Project 365 — one photo a day — to explore how photographing ordinary life can deepen memory and awareness. Gentle prompts, practical ideas, and encouragement for anyone who wants to hold on to life as it really is.

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    13 - What You’ll Wish You Had Photographed

    As Season 1 comes to a close, this episode reflects on the quiet moments we often miss — and the everyday details we later wish we’d captured. A gentle reminder to notice life before it slips by.Full transcript: https://anjaproject365.substack.com/Got any feedback or want to reach out, here's how:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/by_anjap/email: [email protected] you’re interested in starting a Project 365 but don’t know how to begin or how to keep going for a full year, I’ve got a course that can help you with that:Project 365: The Daily Photo Project You'll Actually Finishhttps://anjapepunkt.gumroad.com/l/365crashcourse

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    12 - The Joy of “Bad” Photos

    Blurry, awkward, imperfect — and often the most memorable. This episode is an invitation to stop deleting the so-called bad photos and start seeing them for what they really are: honest, human, and full of story.Full transcript and some examples of my own "bad photos": https://anjaproject365.substack.com/Got any feedback or want to reach out, here's how:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/by_anjap/email: [email protected] you’re interested in starting a Project 365 but don’t know how to begin or how to keep going for a full year, I’ve got a course that can help you with that:Project 365: The Daily Photo Project You'll Actually Finishhttps://anjapepunkt.gumroad.com/l/365crashcourse

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    11 - If You Only Have 2 Minutes… Do This

    No time? No inspiration? No problem. This episode offers a simple two-minute approach to documenting your life — proof that even the smallest moments of attention can add up to something meaningful over time.Full transcript alongside with images for inspiration: https://anjaproject365.substack.com/Got any feedback or want to reach out, here's how:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/by_anjap/email: [email protected] you’re interested in starting a Project 365 but don’t know how to begin or how to keep going for a full year, I’ve got a course that can help you with that:Project 365: The Daily Photo Project You'll Actually Finishhttps://anjapepunkt.gumroad.com/l/365crashcourse

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    10 - Fun Prompts That Make Everyday Photography Actually Fun

    The images we expect to matter most often aren’t the ones we return to. This episode explores why ordinary, unplanned photos quietly become the most meaningful — and how letting go of judgment can bring the joy back into daily documentation.Full transcript along with photo inspo: https://anjaproject365.substack.com/Got any feedback or want to reach out, here's how:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/by_anjap/email: [email protected] you’re interested in starting a Project 365 but don’t know how to begin or how to keep going for a full year, I’ve got a course that can help you with that:Project 365: The Daily Photo Project You'll Actually Finishhttps://anjapepunkt.gumroad.com/l/365crashcourse

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    09 - The Photos People Actually Come Back To

    The images we expect to matter most often aren’t the ones we return to. This episode explores why ordinary, unplanned photos quietly become the most meaningful — and how letting go of judgment can bring the joy back into daily documentation.Read the full transcript along with s me photos here:https://anjaproject365.substack.com Got any feedback or want to reach out, here's how:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/by_anjap/⁠email: ⁠[email protected]⁠If you’re interested in starting a Project 365 but don’t know how to begin or how to keep going for a full year, I’ve got a course that can help you with that:⁠Project 365: The Daily Photo Project You'll Actually Finish

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    08 - The One Who Is Always Missing from the Photos

    For anyone who’s usually behind the camera. This episode explores absence, visibility, and why the people who document life for others deserve to exist in the frame too — even when it feels uncomfortable.full transcript: https://anjaproject365.substack.com/Got any feedback or want to reach out, here's how:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/by_anjap/email: [email protected] you’re interested in starting a Project 365 but don’t know how to begin or how to keep going for a full year, I’ve got a course that can help you with that:Project 365: The Daily Photo Project You'll Actually Finish

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    07 - What to Photograph on the “Boring” Days

    When life feels repetitive or dull, it’s easy to think there’s nothing worth photographing. This episode is about shifting your perspective, finding meaning in routine, and discovering why the so-called boring days often matter the most.full transcript: https://anjaproject365.substack.com/Got any feedback or want to reach out, here's how:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/by_anjap/email: [email protected] you’re interested in starting a Project 365 but don’t know how to begin or how to keep going for a full year, I’ve got a course that can help you with that:Project 365: The Daily Photo Project You'll Actually Finish

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    06 - The Art of Noticing (Even When Nothing Is Happening)

    Some days feel invisible — slow, quiet, unremarkable. This episode explores how learning to notice the mundane can deepen your photography and reconnect you with your own life, especially when nothing obvious is happening.Read the full transcript along with some photos here:https://anjaproject365.substack.com/ Got any feedback or want to reach out, here's how:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/by_anjap/email: [email protected] you’re interested in starting a Project 365 but don’t know how to begin or how to keep going for a full year, I’ve got a course that can help you with that:Project 365: The Daily Photo Project You'll Actually Finish

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    05 - How to Start Your Own Project 365 Without Burning Out

    Project 365 doesn’t fail because of lack of discipline — it fails because of pressure. In this episode, I share how to start a daily photography practice without burning out, lowering expectations, and letting the project support your life instead of controlling it.full transcript: https://anjaproject365.substack.com/Got any feedback or want to reach out, here's how:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/by_anjap/email: [email protected]

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    04 - What Six Years of Project 365 Taught Me About Life

    Six years of taking one photo every day changed how I see life. In this episode, I share what Project 365 taught me about noticing, patience, imperfection, and why everyday moments matter more than we think.Full transcript: https://anjaproject365.substack.com/

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    03 - How I Started Photographing Every Day

    My journey into daily photography, how Project 365 began, and what keeping a daily practice taught me about noticing life, presence, and meaning.Full transcript: https://anjaproject365.substack.com/

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    02 - The Magic of the Mundane

    Most of life feels ordinary, but meaning hides in the everyday moments we overlook. In this episode, Anja explores how documenting routine — from a messy kitchen counter to the small habits of your family — helps you notice, remember, and reconnect with the life you actually live. Learn a simple mindset shift to start seeing what usually goes unnoticed.Full transcript: https://anjaproject365.substack.com/

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    01 - What Everyday Photos Are Really For

    What documenting real life actually means, why it matters, and how in a world full of filters and AI fakes, everyday photos anchor our identity and memory.Full transcript: https://anjaproject365.substack.com/

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    Life, Documented

    Welcome to Life, Documented — a podcast about noticing everyday life and documenting the moments we’re afraid of losing. Hosted by photographer Anja, this show explores how everyday photography can help you see, remember, and hold on to life as it really is.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Life, Documented is a podcast about noticing everyday life and documenting the moments that often slip by. Hosted by documentary family and personal branding photographer Anja, the show draws on six years of Project 365 — one photo a day — to explore how photographing ordinary life can deepen memory and awareness. Gentle prompts, practical ideas, and encouragement for anyone who wants to hold on to life as it really is.

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Anja Poehlmann

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