A few people have asked what photos of mine from my 365 Days project are still available. Making a list of those still available is going to take a little while, so I think I'm going to make a list of those that are sold first. To date, I've sold 44 of the photos from my project, including most of my favorites. I've put them all on this page - mostly for my own reference.

All the photos, including links to pages where the photos are being sold, are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jrblackwell/sets/72157603149475614/



Day One


( 365 Days, Photos Sold )

I have a request to place all of my 365days photos in a grid where they can be viewed all at once. Because there are so many of them, I've placed most of the grid (It's Day One to Day Thirty Six above) below the cut. Enjoy!


( Day 36 to Day 356 in a rather large Grid )

Photo: SOLD! Thank you, Alex!


I'm finally finished with my 365days project!

Thank you to those who appeared in my photos with me, who were, in order of appearance, left to right:
Dan (who didn't mind pretending to be an Angel in my weird photographic madhouse), Brendan (for the Irish Christmas pirates and the photographic Shakespeare,), Jared (who appeared in the most photos with me), Panda, The cast of the Last Podcaster Gathering (Paul, Martha, Heather, Thomas, Steve, Tee, Jared, Laura, Cmar, Marc), Holly, Rahel, J.C. Hutchins (for being in my showdown with finger pistols), Jenn, Katie, Jack, and Natalie. You all made my project better that you were there. When I was tired of looking at myself, it was a joy to look at you.

Thank you to everyone who bought a photo and supported me along this journey. Your support let me take the time to work on this project seriously, and to devote my time to improving my skills. Doing this lead to other projects, and the experience of taking photos of happy couples, shining people, astounding groups, bouncing babies and a wonderful wedding.

Thank you to Steve Walker for the use of his bed, Jennifer Rodgers for her hallway, Paul and Martha for the use of their bed and Jon Hatch for the use of his library.

Thank you to Andrea, who was willing to make my hair pink in trade for a fun photoshoot.

Thank you to Alex and Jamie, who inspired each inspired a photo with their own creative minds.

Thank you to Tee Morris, who saw my project and believed in it and me enough to trust me to make the covers for two of his wonderful books.

Thank you to my photographic inspirations, Sohma Dawling, Katie West, Rae Winters and, most especially, Jack Scoresby, whose own 365days photographic journey inspired my own. Thank you for making me a part of your days, I'm glad that you became a part of mine. Thank you for bringing me your inspiring photos, your support, and, of course, Katie West. It is a good thing to find an artist that you admire. It is a great thing to gain a friend. I am forever indebted.

This project was taken in the 365days since I decided to quit my job and go freelance. I ended up working in a wonderful part time job, and now I make the same amount of money working part time and having time to do what I love, as I did working full time, and having less time for what really makes me happy. Thank all of you who supported me in making that dream a reality.

Thank you to Jennifer Rodgers, for just about everything in the world. Thank you for the idea of doing color studies, for the encouragement early on and the one on one photoshop help again and again that I would never, ever have been able to create the second half of my project without. Thank you for saving Day 300, which I wanted to be special but wouldn't have been without you. You are an Art Superhero.

But most of all, thank you to Jared Axelrod, for supporting me. Thank you for being nice to me when I was cranky about crappy photos and malfunctioning equipment, for giving me inspiration when I needed it and space when I didn't. Thank you for being in my photos, and making them all the warmer for you being there. Thank you for the ray guns, the shoggoth, the handmade props and the smiley face on my middle finger. Thank you for never saying no, or telling me I can't, or putting me down. Thank you for holding me and for being there for me, and encouraging me. Thank you for the art direction, the props, and the love.

And thank you, for following me on this project, for watching the progress. Thank you to those who commented and your words of support. Thank you.

To View The 365days Journal Entries: http://blackwell.livejournal.com/tag/365days
To View the Flickr Photo Set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jrblackwell/sets/72157603149475614/


( LARGE: Day 365: Dawn )

Day 364: Cast and Crew


Photo: SOLD! Thanks Cmar and Laura!


The inspiration for this shoot was to do a photo that looked like it was a promotional shot from a TV show that doesn't exist.

The show is about monster hunters (I mean, obviously). Sort of a Buffy type show, but less high school, and very serious about monster hunting. Jared pointed out to me that it seems to have an anime ascetic, and I think he's right.

In the back, we have our resident witch, followed by the Man in Blue, the swordsman, and our main character, who never takes off that red ribbon. Maybe her head would fall off if she did. Or maybe she's hiding something. Or maybe she just likes her ribbon. We'd have to watch the show to find out, and it will never be on.


Jared Axelrod and Jennifer Rodgers supported me though my 365days project. Day after day, Jared provided me with loving support, inspiration and a joy for life. Without him, I could not have pushed myself the way I did. I am so greatful.

Jennifer Rodgers singlehandedly saved Day 300, and gave me lots and lots of technical assistance and ideas for projects that would expand my knowledge. Her expertise and encouragement was invaluable.

Thank you both.


Models: Me, Jennifer Rodgers, Jared Axelrod



( LARGE view of Day 364: Cast and Crew )

Photo: Available


This is one of my favorite shoots from my project. It's certainly in the top ten. I like my fluffy pink dress, the little flowers in the corner, using bright light as I use shadow, and, of course, the use of Jared's wonderful Shoggoth prop.

Oh, what a lovely tea party!

Coming in on the close in the next few days. I feel as if I should do something grand, but I don't yet know what. When I have ideas for photos, they seem to come in two forms - highly detailed ideas of a specific picture (the above is such an example) or just notions. Right now, I'm full of notions.

Here is a sample:

Hanging off a mountain
Swords!
Giant Chair?
Holding Ballons
Jennifer Rodgers and Jared Axelrod (With throne? Where can I find a throne?)
Under that bridge I like

I am looking forward to taking photos of other people more than ever.

Day 357: Conquer

Photo: Available

Day 356: the best disguise

Photo: Available

"The best disguise," she said, "is prejudice. The fact that no one can believe that a woman could bind her breasts and put on shoulder-pads and kick as much ass as I've been kicking. That's how I can hide. I can hide because everyone is blind."

Day 355: Someday you will find me

Photo: Available

As I stood in line to vote today, a schoolbus passed by and the children inside the bus were cheering and chanting "Obama! Obama!" It took three hours to vote today, but having that memory (and, of course, the voting itself!) was worth the wait.


( Day 354: Members Only and Day 352: Where Did You Sleep Last Night )

Photo: Available


I'm behind on posting the photos here, but I've only 9 days left to go in my 365days project. As great an experience as this has been, I am looking forward to being finished with the project, and moving on to other things, getting my podcast back on a regular schedule, working on my website and writing a hell of a lot more. Jared is currently writing a story every day this month, and when this project is over, I plan to join him and get ahead on my 365 Tomorrows stories.

Not to mention that I'm excited to turn my photography energy away from myself and towards other people. This project has really made me appreciate how much I love taking photographs of other people. I'm looking forward to doing a lot more of that in the future.

Photo: Available

Day 350: Paragon

Photo: Available


The Three Major Methods of Planetary Conquest:

1. Military
2. Cultural
3. Financial


Underneath these methods, there are further subdivisions. It is unwise to consider one method to be more effective than another. It often depends on the situation of the conqueror, the target planet, and the desired outcome. In order to strip a planet of it's natural resources without resistance by sentient inhabitants, a Scorched Earth method (wiping out all life through the use of energy weapons) may be appropriate - but to subdue a planets population for the purpose of selective breeding, other methods must be used. Population, Resources, Culture and Goals of conquest must all be considered before deciding on the correct plan.

The first step to deciding on the correct plan is to understand your own goals for conquest.

The second step is proper reconnaissance.

Day 349: Free Girl

Photo: Available

Sometimes you have to do something bad, just to prevent yourself from doing something worse.
Really.


Day 348: Harmless Enough

Photo: Available

Day 335: The Best Day Of My Life


You know, I'm not sure I want to sell this one. I think I might need to keep it for myself.


( 334: Secrets )