Life, Documented (and what this space is becoming)

A new year always invites reflection — not in a “new year, new me” kind of way, but in a quieter, more honest one.

If you’ve been here for a while, you’ll know this space began with Project 365 at its heart: the practice of taking one photo a day to document real life as it unfolds. That hasn’t changed. Daily photography still shapes how I see, how I remember, and how I stay connected to my own life.

But over time, something else became clear. Project 365 was never really just about the project. It was about learning to notice. About staying present. About using photography not to escape life, but to stay with it — even on the boring days, the heavy days, the days that don’t feel worth documenting at first glance.

As this year begins, Life, Documented is becoming a little more spacious.

I’ll still write about Project 365 — the rhythm of it, the challenges, the quiet rewards of sticking with something daily. But I also want this to be a place where we talk about:

• documenting life beyond formal projects

• photography as a creative practice, not a performance

• staying curious when life feels repetitive

• what happens after you’ve taken the photos

• and how images can become a form of reflection, not just output

In other words: this is a space for anyone using a camera (or a phone) to make sense of their life — imperfectly, honestly, and over time.

Project 365 remains one of the most powerful tools I know for building a relationship with photography — and with your own life. But I also know this: for many people, the idea of a daily photo project feels overwhelming before it even begins.

I hear the same questions again and again:

What if I miss days?
What if nothing interesting happens?
How do I keep going when motivation fades?
What do I do with all the photos at the end?

Those questions are exactly why I created my Project 365 crash course.

Project 365 Crash Course

The crash course is not a requirement to start or even finish Project 365. But over time, I learned that a bit of help can alleviate doubts about “how to do it right” or “what to do when you feel stuck”.

This course exists as a support for those who want more structure, reassurance, and perspective when they begin (or return to) a daily photo practice.

Inside, I share how I approach Project 365 — not as a rigid system, but as something flexible, human, and sustainable. It’s about mindset as much as mechanics, and about finishing without burning out or losing the joy along the way.

If you’re someone who wants guidance — or permission to do this your way — it’s there for you.

👉 You can find the Project 365 crash course here

This year, you can expect writing that moves at a human pace.v Some posts will be practical, some reflective, some might feel like reminders to slow down and look again.

If you’re documenting daily, occasionally, or not at all right now — you belong here. This isn’t about doing more. It’s about paying attention.