So I stumbled upon this project idea while searching the net for creative projects that I could start. When I saw this I though "how cool would this be?!" This isn't just a photo project that I could begin and then stop that day or the next. This could be a long term photo project spanning years and possibly even decades!
Where the Idea Came From
Professional photographer Diego Goldberg, who lives and works in Buenos Aires, Argentina began this project in 1976 and it continues into the future. Like many long-term projects, the individual photos, taken out of context don’t mean much individually, but placed together, they are a powerful visual story.
His concept and photos are simple. Every June 17th, rain or shine, at home or elsewhere, healthy or sick, he takes a self-portrait, head and shoulders looking straight into the camera. Also, his brave wife Susy. And as the years went on, he added his three sons.
It’s really a wonderful story of a family, told through the universal language of photography. There is also a video of an ABC News piece done on Mr. Goldberg. The video can be viewed here: Diego Goldberg Video
Have a look at this Link to see the photos on Pedro Meyer's ZeroZero.com website, I think you’ll love it as much as I do. After all, it’s a universal story.
You should do it once a week for a year! On the same day. I think you can do it, just imagine how amazing it would be.... You take great picture and you are the perfect subject and you would have all those wonderful memories!
ReplyDeleteA cool project for sure. I'm super excited to get started. The tricky part will be remembering each year on that same date. =)
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