Many of my photographs go into a folder called “Random Signs of Life”. Sometimes there isn’t any actual life within the frame, but there is life in the in between. As I have progressed in my photography, I have tried to abandon the want for my next photo to be better than the last. I don’t think this is anywhere near the best strategy for becoming a better photographer. I’m actually not sure what my current strategy is, but whatever it is it contains a very healthy amount of observation coupled with a wish that I had my camera with me during some of those observations.

I thought it would be fun to look through the photographs I took during the last year, the ones that weren’t posted here on Cricket Bread as part of an essay.  These photos don’t necessarily tell a story all together. That said, there is no particular order in time or in theme.

Noel focuses on starting a fire with primitive tools

Mike Slaton prepares for Diner Night

Jamie hula hoops at the Pittsboro Pepper Festival

Kristin relaxes in Denver

Dance party in Pittsboro, North Carolina

Kristin destroys a door frame

Danielle, Noel and Gray cook dinner in the Wolf Den