Project 52 - Weeks 1 & 2

I joined a "Project 52" group this year with hope that it would motivate to get my camera out daily (or at least weekly), and I thought it would be neat to track my photography growth throughout the year.
Each week there is a specific theme and you have the whole week to practice capturing images that reflect that week's theme.  We have until Sunday night of each week to submit one image to share with the group.

Week 1 (Dec 30 - Jan 6) -  Self Portrait.  This one was a hard one for me, as I am still getting used to using my tripod and remote, but this is what I submitted:

This is me in our big white chaise lounge chair in the sitting area of our bedroom.  One of my New Years resolutions was to be more diligent in my quiet time, so that is the story behind the image. 

Week 2 (Jan 7 - Jan 13) -  Laughter.  Again, the big white chair.  This area in our bedroom gets really great, soft light, so it's a good place for photos.  I promise that all of my 52 weeks of pictures will not be shot in here ;)  I love this image because it is genuine laughter, and because photos of my girls and I are definitely few and far between!