Share With No One

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I’ve been enjoying the heck out of Rebecca Lily’s (of that fame) 365 project blog. It’s a lovely mix of daily images and journaling.

But it got me thinking: what if you did a 365 day photo project and didn’t share the output with anyone?

No blog, no social media, no nothing – just kept all those images to yourself.

Now, what if you took those photos and made a photo book, but only shared it with someone you love or admire? One person, one copy.

Or what if you created a photo book and only printed a copy for yourself?

As artists, hobbyists, and professionals, sometimes we feel the need to share everything we do. But what if you made something just for you? Would you still do it? Would it still be worth doing?