Weekly Assignments **Must Read Before Participating**

[Lore's Mama]

WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS

I was thinking that maybe there should be some general guidelines/information for new participants in regards to the weekly assignments? I'm just throwing this out there so if anybody disagrees, speak up! :) Oh, and add any improvements/alterations you think should take place as well!

1. Weekly Assignments/Themes
- On Monday we will choose an assignment that the member of the week chooses. Assignements should be a theme, meaning everybody's picture has a general connection.

2. Submitting
- One photo per member, as agreed in week one! :) Submissions take place Saturday - Sunday, or Monday if you can't get it submitted during the weekend.
- Also, I think photos only taken DURING THE WEEK OF THE ASSIGNMENT should be submitted, you know??

3. This is just for fun!
The purpose of the weekly assignments is to bring out the creativity of the APA-shutterbugs. This isn't a contest of any sorts so there shouldn't be any knotted panties at the end of the week. And remember, if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all! :tongue: (That's what the CCW threads are for!)


PAST & PRESENT PHOTO ASSIGNMENTS:
Week 1: Nature Smiling (http://americanpregnancy.org/forums/showthread.php?t=18214) (Lore's Mama)
Week 2: Sunsets (http://americanpregnancy.org/forums/showthread.php?t=21212) (~Heidi~)
Week 3: Objects (http://americanpregnancy.org/forums/showthread.php?t=23267) (mysonDrake)
Week 4: Water (http://americanpregnancy.org/forums/showthread.php?t=25089)(~Heidi~)
Week 5: Aquatic Creatures (http://americanpregnancy.org/forums/showthread.php?t=26935) (kia)
Week 6: Plants (http://americanpregnancy.org/forums/showthread.php?t=28892) (Nicole23)
Week 7: Transportation (http://americanpregnancy.org/forums/showthread.php?t=30584) (No Cars!) (ampsmomma)
Week 8: Food (http://americanpregnancy.org/forums/showthread.php?t=32660) (stephmama)
Week 9: Household Maintenance (kjhodges3)
Week 10: Spring Fever (jre01)
week 11: Animals ( Heath77)
Week 12: Wildlife ( Lilmama)
Week 13: Part of something (Lexsmama)
Week 14: Reflection (phoogrl)
Week 15: Anything Goes (JRE01 )

NEXT WEEK'S PHOTO ASSIGNMENT CHOOSER:

Week 16: gina - Picture of a Sign

FUTURE PHOTO ASSIGNMENT CHOOSERS:

gina
momof3-1/2
Candice
Minna_k04
Candiceleigh
Jenhd

*If I forgot you or you would like to be added to the list, reply in this thread and I'll add you ASAP!*

[Heidi]

Sounds good to me, I stuck it!

[Lore's Mama]

Thanks, Heidi! You rock.

Come on everyone! Add your thoughts/suggestions! :)

[Heidi]

I think it's good. I like the idea of them relating, but every once in a while random would be nice too. I especially like number 3. =) Since I'm not a pro.

You could edit the message to state what the week's assignment is each week.

[Rin]

My panties are totally in a knot...:tongue:

Everything you said sounds good Kim! I was trying to think of how we could better make a decision on the theme, like we choose one person participating to choose the theme? Last week it seemed no one could make a solid decision so it was a bit confusing.

I also encourage everyone to think outside the box. I use these assignments as a way to go outside my comfort zone. For instance, the object I chose this week was a buffalo skull mount. Not something I'd normally choose, but I wanted to do something different, not just take a pretty picture.

[Lore's Mama]

Great idea, Erin!!! How about we get a list of everyone who participates in the weekly assignments and we'll just go down the list so that everyone chooses a subject.

I'll edit the top post with a list of current and past assignments, and put a list under of who's chosen and who still has to choose one. Sound good?

[Rin]

Great idea, Erin!!! How about we get a list of everyone who participates in the weekly assignments and we'll just go down the list so that everyone chooses a subject.

I'll edit the top post with a list of current and past assignments, and put a list under of who's chosen and who still has to choose one. Sound good?

Fo sho, good idea!

[Lore's Mama]

Okay, I went through the past assignment posts and gathered a list of people that have participated. Heidi already threw out some great suggestions for Week 4 so let's just go with one of her suggestions to make it easy. Then, how about we just go straight down the list of "future" choosers to make it fair?

Also, I'll add any other participants to the list of choosers as they submit their photos so that everyone will eventually get a chance to choose an assignment each week.

[Heidi]

LilMama & APA President...we've got to get his camera dusted off.

[Heidi]

Brooke56s

[Lore's Mama]

Added them! I must have skipped over their photos by accident. Whoops!

[Heidi]

I don't think they have posted yet a picture, but I think Lilmama was trying and I know they post in this *room*

[photogrl]

Feel free to add me to the bottom of the list....:winks:

[Lore's Mama]

Added! This list is getting long, so we got about a year of assignment chooses. So, from now on, no repeat choosers! LOL!!

[kia]

Holy crap Im NEXT!!! Ive never been 'next' Im always last! LMFAO!!!

Awesome idea btw!

kia

[lexsmama]

Can I play, too? :)

[Lore's Mama]

Can I play, too? :)

Of course!!!

[lexsmama]

Awesome! :)

[Heidi]

For our weekly shots, are we ok with photoshopping them. Or are the pictures suppose to be straight shots?

[Lore's Mama]

APA President & Brooke56s removed from the list per ~Heidi~'s request. I think because of inactiveness? If ya'll want to be added back in, let me know!

[jenhd]

Can I play even though I'm really crappy w/ a camera? I've always been interested in photography and want to learn more! :)

[Lore's Mama]

Yeah!!! We need more people to play! I'll add you to the list! This week is "Plants" and submissions are on the weekend! :D

[gina]

Could I be added to the list?

[momof3-1/2]

I would love to be added as well, I'm new at this and would love to learn.

[Lore's Mama]

I updated the main thread with links to past assignments. :D

[minna_k04]

I honestly didn't know this was here. I've turned into such a loser lurker. Who knew three kids would take time to raise? LOL! But things are calmed down now and photography is a recent hobby of mine, although i tend to keep the creative/ugly ones to myself. Please add me to the list and allow me to share.

[CandiceLeigh]

Ok, I've been lurking since this section opened and it's time to take the plunge! Can you add me to the list? I would love to learn from everyone here and the weekly assingments looks like so much fun! TIA! :)

[minna_k04]

Could someone please update this? I get confused trying to find out what week this it etc. I'm a scatterbrained loser, sorry.

[Echo]

id like to be add as well pease it looks like it will be fun

[babyjoy414]

What if you don't get out much?

[sarahjill]

I'd love to try to start participating in this! You can add me to the list!

[NLfeisty_yank]

Can I join this thread? DH just gave me the Nikon D40 and I couldn't be a happier photog again. I used it for a friend's wedding and was amazed at the sheer quality it offers!!

Janel

[<3.Mel.<3]

Can I please join too. I have a Nikon D60 and am finally learning how to use it.

[Heidi]

Someone else is going to have to head this up, if you all want it to continue. I have so much going on, I just can't do it anymore.

[ymms]

I'd like to be added, but I'm not sure where you ladies are with this...Anything Goes?

[LvMyChunkalunka]

can I get added?? I don't have nie camera or anything but I do love taking pictures :) Thanks!!!

[sophie'smom]

Where are the pictures ladies?

[lilbaby09]

Are you guys not doing this any more? It seems like so much fun!