One of my goals this year is to get better at taking photos. I’m a pretty lazy photographer. Actually, I can’t even call myself that… I’m more of a photo taker. The point and shoot kind. The ‘simple mode’ kind. That’s if I can even be bothered getting the real camera out at all. Most of the time, I just use my phone. Because… convenience.
But goals are set to be achieved, or at least attempted, so with that in mind, I’ve joined a group of my delightful Clever Cookie School of Blog friends in a photography project called 10 on 10.
Here’s how it works:
- We pick a day and take 10 photos. Luckily this group are pretty flexible and the photos don’t have to be all from one day. They can be 10 favourite photos from the last month or 10 photos in 10 minutes. You get the drift.
- We then all share them in a blog post on the 10th of the month with a link to the next person in the circle who links to the next person and so on and so on.
- You then pop the kettle on, brew a pot of tea {T2 ‘Autumn’ is my absolute fave} and follow the links, winding around the whole circle until you get to the end.
- You’ll be inspired and may even discover some new blogs to add to your regular reading list.
So, here’s my very first 10 on 10. My favourite 10 photos from the last month…
Twilight at Taronga.
A few of my favourite things…
I’ve been loving the walk to school with this cherub
Our quick week end in Port Macquarie
If everything could ever feel this real forever… My Rock God Dave Grohl. Such an amazing gig!
My little garden friend. He’s been with me since my Bachelorette days.
My other zen friend
A girl and her doggie. Bff’s!
So cheeky, so perfect!
The 4 of us!
Now be sure to check out the next 10 on 10 in the circle… The lovely Di from Lime & Soda and don’t forget to follow the circle until the end, leaving some comment love as you go.
Enjoy!
A lovely month Shannon. Gorgeous family photo. Twilight at Taronga looks lovely. Jx
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Thanks lovely. Highly recommend twilight at Taronga if you’ve never been! So much fun! X
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Lovely pics hun xx the family shot is so cute!!
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Thanks Lisa! Took about 50 takes with the selfie stick to get that family shot… cheeky monkeys just wont sit still and say ‘cheese’! xx
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I would really like one of those Buddhas for our garden. When we first looked at the house she had one and I was kind of hoping she’d forget to take it with her! Anyway it’s on my list of things to buy for the house – very very far down the list after the microwave, washing machine, dinner table etc etc so much to sort!
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Housewarming pressie Sammie?! Hope the move went well! Xx
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Great shots of your month Shannon. Loving the twilight at the Zoo, and your pretty table and flowers. Did you get to see any of the Koala sculptures when you were at Port? We followed the trail when we were there earlier in the year. Dx
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Yes we did Di! Kiddies loved the Koalas. Of course they ignored the signs that said ‘do not climb on the sculptures’!
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Beautiful family photo Shannon! This reminds me that I need to get in more photos 🙂 Your kids are adorable x
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Thanks lovely Lisa. Yes, you really must get in the picture more! Did you read Bron @ maxabella’s post on that very topic? Xx
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oh how I love Dave Grohl too!! I saw them last time they were here, but not this time – sob! x
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Isn’t he the best! Rocks nicest guy too! At the Syd gig he stopped playing to give a blind guy in the front row one of Taylor’s drum sticks. Such a great guy! Cannot believe the Foo Fighters have been around for over 20 years now! I’m feeling old suddenly! X
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I love the photo of your little lady and her furry friend Shannon! I know what you mean about the walk to school. Sometimes it feels like a hassle but after I’ve done it I never regret it. x
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Thanks Ellen. I’m trying to do the school walk now while the weather is still lovely. Another month or two and I’ll be driving for sure! Xx
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Gorgeous photos Shannon. I saw Dave last Sunday night – so LOVE a good rock concert – they never fail to please the crowds hey! Love your family photo – I shop where you shop too 😉 Looks so pretty on you xx
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Oh you have great taste jo… In clothes and music 🙂
How awesome were the Fooeys!! Xx
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Your lovely family and your sweet little rain dancing girl had me! x
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Aww thanks Bron! The last pic is me making more effort to get in the picture! Thanks to the selfie stick 🙂
Lovely to meet you today at the pro blogger event, even though it was briefly.
Hope you made the school run on time! Shannon Xx
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Oh Shannon looks like you had a lovely month – from our beautiful zoo, a glass wine, to your adorable family, which of course includes your puppy dog. Great shots. x Chris
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Thanks Chris! Great to see you today! Xx
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What a gorgeous family you have! I am finding this project to be great for documenting family life! Looking forward to next month’s instalment!
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Thanks Steph! I’m loving it too… So much fun seeing everyone’s pics and their little piece of the world! Xx
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Lovely photos. Twilight at Taronga is gorgeous. Beautiful family shots too x
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Thank you! Taronga is a pretty special place. That view is incredible… Best in Sydney! Xx
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What a lovely family! I love your garden friends! So nice! xx cathy
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Thank you Cathy!
Garden friends are a must in my world! Xx
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Beautiful pics. Shannon, and that one of old mate Dave is such a great shot! I spy with my little eye, is that the blue Bohemian Traders dress?!
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Hehe… You know it!
Love my BT dreamer dress! Really need to get one in black too. They are so versatile!
Xx
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Oh that family shot is perfection. So so lovely. And I love the pic of your daughter and puppy. Really beautiful. And oh how I love that view from Taronga. Sydney you pretty damn thing you!
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She is a pretty damn thing isn’t she! X
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Great pictures Shannon! The picture of the sunset makes me wanna go there. Love the pictures of your family.
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You must visit Sydney someday Erik!
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I’m actually looking for an opportunity to get settled down under. So someday I definitely will!
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Love the photos of the kids! Captured their cheekiness perfectly.
That sunset at Taronga looks gorgeous.
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Thanks Lauren! They are both incredibly cheeky! X
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Lovely photos. I like a collection of your faves from the last month. I would love to walk to school with my children. We have to drive. LOVE the sunset. xx
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Thanks Fleur! I wasn’t organised enough to do a day in photos… Maybe next month! Love how flexible the group are! X
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I love that first picture, but the girl and her dog? Slays me! Such a great photo!
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Aww thank you. That one got me too! They have such a special friendship, so lovely to see. Xx
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Lovely glimpses of your month – is that last one with a Selfie Stick by any chance?? xo
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Haha… Yes it is! We had some photos taken for a kindy fundraiser and I thought while we’re all in our Sunday best, let’s get the selfie stick out. So hard to get a decent pic of us all but the selfie stick helps. I’m too embarrassed to use it in public though 🙂
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I only guessed it cos we are exactly the same!! Lol
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Oh that last shot!! Just beautiful! What lovely pics, and your little lass under her umbrella? The cutest!! x
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how cute is your family photo!!!
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thanks lovely. That was about take 53 with the selfie stick! So tricky to get a decent family photo! xx
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LOVED all you photos hun and I am so joining in next month! xx
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Thank you Son! And yes… you must join! Would love to see your 10 on 10! xx
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Loving your photos! Your family pic is the sweetest!
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Thank you so much! That pic was about take 53 with the selfie stick. So hard to get a decent family photo with these cheeky monkeys 🙂 xx
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Hey Shannon I am new to the circle and have really enjoyed your photos! The walking to school in the rain is my fave. Li’l girls and umbrellas make for gorgeous pictures. Great work on capturing the “real”! JTxo
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Thanks so much Jenny! So glad you liked them. Amd welcome to the circle too! So inspiring and so much fun. Look forward to checking out your pics! Xx
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Such gorgeous photo’s, the twilight at Taronga is stunning and how sweet is your family? What a great overview of your month. Lovely to see you last night too. x
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Oh thank you! So lovely to see you too. Must do again soon xx
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