The discipline of posting a photograph each day stretches me. In the past week, my reading, thinking, and personal conversations have led me to sit down and sketch. Today's shot is an example: I noticed this heart-shaped box in my apartment, and thought that it might make an interesting prop for a portrait. After a few sketches, I was ready to try it.

As with many of my shots and projects, it looked different in my head than how it came out in the end. I usually start with a few certainties about a shot, and then work through a number of variables until I end up with something I like. In this case, the end result was further from where I began than is usual for me. I may try it again to aim more towards what I was hoping for in the first place.

To further myself in yet another fashion, I've ordered several new toys from Lomography.com with which I can experiment further. I'm crossing my fingers that they will arrive before the weekend, since I'm photographing my cousin's wedding in Barnstable, MA, and would love to try out a few new gadgets with her.

Lastly, I will point fellow photography enthusiasts to the work of Evan Baden, who has a very interesting set of shots called "Illuminati" that highlights our need for constant connectivity through contemplative, peaceful, and haunting portraits (via Conscientious).