Week One's "Celebration" theme is perfect because not only are we celebrating a new and exciting year empty waiting to be filled, but we are also celebrating a new challenge. The challenge of photographing something, anything to a weekly theme. The challenge of not being complaisant or letting dust settle on our camera. The challenge of learning something new and the joy of sharing this year with new friends across the globe.

I celebrated my new year's eve the same way I have since our family started, surrounded by our babes and a little bubbly. This year, we enjoyed a rousing game of Jenga - which coincidentally does not go with bubbly at all. I "Jenga'd" out quite a few times waiting for the ball to drop. I had a lot of fun! And It was great to see all the wonderful ways you chose to celebrate this week!

Each week we will celebrate a top ten. Our top ten is always in no particular order. If you enjoy the artist, the links to their work is directly below. If you have websites or blogs, list them in your photo description and I'll link them in this weekly blog. Ready. Set. Here we go!

ONE {I love the processing and the giddy smiles. Everyone looks fantastic covered in snowflakes!}

Project 52 Celebration By ayers549

TWO {Great POV. Love the bubbles both in the glass and pouring from the bottle - this is wonderful all around! Great work!}

Celebration - Week 1 of Project 52 By Angelia's Photography

THREE {I can't look at a horse without a party hat and not immediately feel sad for it. I love the fun feel of this shot!}

1/52 - Celebration By GigiLeann

FOUR {Jack is the happiest little guy and is really enjoying that big boy bed! I love this giant smile. Big Congrats baby Jack!}

{Celebration} week 1/52 By karisworld

FIVE {The gold pops. The bubbles are great and they seem nearly endless - this is one awesome party!}

Week 1 - Celebration By planetrudy

SIX {Great black and white and even better perfect blur. I like to think that this is what good whiskey really looks like. Great work!}

1/52 whisky blur By SallyKB

SEVEN {I'm a big fan of the water bubbles and the bright color pop! Great idea for this week & a wonderful celebration for the new year!}

EP52 1/52 Celebrate By shabean

EIGHT {Love the bokeh and the crystal. The structure is lovely and the reflection really adds a nice touch. Great work!}

celebrate By jules1836

NINE {The best Textures and a new treat painting - you are so crafty. I love it. Now I want a green fence too.}

1/52 ~ Celebration! By Moopiecow

TEN {Great eyes and I'm loving this furry hood. Beautiful tone!}

EP "Celebrate" 1/52 By magova

Honorable Mention {Love the movie {although I would have certainly taken the blue pill} and the matrix'd pop corn is an excellent touch! Super fun!}

Happy New Year! By Shantel Rich

Week 2's theme is "Resolve" - I think Resolve sounds better than resolution. I make several resolutions but only resolve to complete a few of them. This year, I resolve to embrace a more spiritual focus on my life. You know, counting my blessings more, being present in my own life instead of constantly thinking of the next think I have to do. This statue is in my studio, next to my desk. I'm hoping it will be a constant reminder of this resolve for 2013. 

2/52 Spiritual Resolve By Ellenburg Photography 

And I found this too {I like it}:

O Dear sweet Infant Jesus, I offer You my will, that You strengthen it, my mind that You inspire it; my memory that You fill it; my wishes and desires, that You cleanse them, I sacrifice to You; my intentions that You guide them, all my inner and outer activities, that You make them sacred. All I am and all I have is Yours. Your love for me is my hope and trust. Hear me and grant that I may never leave you.
Amen

Can't wait to see the things you Resolve! 

What's New with Daphne Ellenburg? 

We rung in the new year Ellenburg Style - with a few fireworks...

An epic game of Jenga with my 4 babes, my Mom, my wonderful Husband... and some bubbly.  {It tickles my nose. I like it.}

I baked a cake to celebrate my Mom's 65th Birthday! Angel food.

My super awesome crown finally arrived. 

And this sweet guy will be 4 months old on big Football Monday. 

My Tip for the week is check out Bambi on Creative Live this weekend. I think she is amazing! She's teaching about creating a profitable photography business this weekend. www.CreativeLIVE.com/LIVE Remember it's free to watch while it's Live! 

Wishing you a wonderful week filled with Family, Fun and Photography! Make it a great week!

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Daphne Ellenburg is a budding photography business owner in Southern Alabama with a supportive family and a new fancy-pants in home studio. She loves college football, big handbags, lip gloss and newly all things Canon. Daphne also enjoys writing about her Photo-Adventures and her entertaining family. Catch up with her at Ellenburg Photography {Website} {Facebook} {EP Blog}{Daphne's Blog}{Join EP Project 52}
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