Photo 3 of 30: Clouds

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Today's goal was to shoot clouds, and with the weather that the Chicagoland area has been receiving lately it also became a challenge to capture this image.  All gray skies would mean that you would get just a white photo and then there were moments of pure blue.  Where are my clouds?  When there was a spotty break, the clouds where racing across the sky and we were put under a wind advisory.  If you get a chance google Chicago's Lake Michigan and the wind and you can see an unfortunate bike rider get smacked with water as the waves rolled over onto the walking path (sometimes you just have to take a day off).  Back to the point, how successful would I be in this challenge?  Where are my clouds?  I was lucky to capture the mix of cloud patterns from barely a whisper to a clearer formation as you shall see in my image number three out of thirty!  Enjoy... Next up is "Something Green."

Photo 2 of 30: What You Wore Today

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So, today's post is "What You Wore Today." A couple of posts ago I had mentioned the tasks that I deemed most challenging for me to produce for these upcoming 30 photos, and I did not imagine that this would be a challenge but it was.  For the type of work that I produce, my camera is always in my hands, I do not use tripods or remotes that some photographers use as a part of the everyday work.  I am all about the hands on.  So how do I capture what I wore without the use of these items or another person to take the picture? The answer, take a series of images and combine them into one.

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So here is what I wore today... it is my typical everyday comfort attire.  The combo of a t-shirt, leggings, hoop earrings, and flats (sandals or flip flops when it is warmer).  I am a typical girls girl... love shoes and purses, but I also love earrings.  My statement when it comes to jewelry and accessorizing.  I will forgo necklaces and bracelets, as long as I have a great pair of earrings on.  So that's my outfit in a nutshell.

Photo 1 of 30: Self Portrait

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Here begins my journey for the 30 Day Challenge or better know as "Simone's 30 Photos: A Challenge of Sorts." I truly believe the time frame will be the biggest challenge, so just finishing this venture will be the biggest accomplishment outside of sharing an intimate look into my life via the camera lens.

This image was actually taken with my phone's camera (which I will try not to use from this  moment on)... it was a reflection of my somber mood and my phone was handy in comparison to my camera.  It is me in the sans makeup, jewelry and clothing (outside of the eyeliner & stud), thus the title for the image "Simone in the Raw." I figured this was a great self portrait to start with and I will be curious to see how I end it.  Since the photographs following this one in this series of 30 images will be more personal in nature, the image was a must to start this journey.  I do plan on putting forth a more personal reflection so that those who read or follow may get an inside scoop on what makes me ... me.  So I hope you check back from time to time to see my progress and I thank you humbly for taking the time to read my blog and enjoying my professional work.