January in Photos | Instagram

I love projects. Specifically ones with short deadlines that I can easily achieve. (Nothing like crossing things off my list!!)

But this year I accidentally started something not so little: A Grateful Project. Every day on instagram I post a photo and something I'm grateful for. (The two aren't necessarily related). I'm going to attempt to do this for the whole year (Fingers crossed!!).

I started this project for three reasons.

1. Being grateful (actively-- actually taking the time each day to think about something you are grateful for) is such an easy way to change your life and make you happier and more positive. Focusing on what is good is such an uplifting thing.

2. It forces me to be always focusing on taking a beautiful photo, even in the every day, normal, run of the mill life. It helps me to find new ways to be creative and also to practice photos that AREN'T of people.

3. It helps me remember to be active on my Instagram account!

So if you aren't already following me, check me out on Instagram (@melissajeanphotography) if you might be in need of a little daily dose of grateful.

#grateful #atascaderophotographer