Winter Photo Challenge

Poetic Winter Photography Challenge

“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.” Aaron Siskind

I’m excited to announce the launch of our long awaited winter photography challenge. I’m teaming up with Rebecca of Bumbles & Light, Faith of Sweet Violet  and Alicia of Project Alicia to bring you the Poetic Winter Photography Challenge – an inspiring 4-week photo challenge aimed at capturing the poetic beauty of winter through photography.

The Poetic Winter Photo Challenge will run throughout the month of February and is open to everyone regardless of geographic location, skill level, time commitment or camera equipment. Simply stop by each Friday and share your favorite images inspired by the weekly prompt. We’ll have freebies, photography tips and inspirational quotes to get your creative juices flowing.

Here’s a look at our inspiring weekly prompts:

February 3rd – Solitude
(Freebie of the Week: Texture)

February 10th – Warmth
(Freebie of the Week: B&W Action for PS and PSE)

February 17th – Passion
(Freebie of the Week: Collage Templates)

February 24th – Calm

Just a few more details…

Not experiencing winter in your part of the world? No problem. All are invited regardless of geographic location.

Each Friday, stop by and share your favorite images inspired by the weekly prompt by linking directly to your Poetic Winter blog post or Flickr photo, not your blog’s home page or Flickr Photostream. Feel free to share your photos in our Poetic Winter Flickr Group as well.

The linky will remain open from 9am Friday – 9am Thursday CST. Don’t forget to visit and comment on the previous entry in the linky list.

Each week, we’ll bring you freebies, photography tips and inspirational quotes or poems to get your creative photography juices flowing.

In lieu of selecting only a handful of favorite entries each week, we’ll be pinning our favorite photos to our Poetic Winter Pinterest Board. This will allow us to showcase even more talented photographers!

Last, but not least, don’t forget to grab our lovely button!

Thanks to the following sponsors for partnering with us to bring you these fabulous deals; created exclusively for Poetic Winter Photo Challenge participants and valid throughout the month of February.

ClickinMoms

ClickinMoms is a community where artists, hobbyists and professional women photographers connect and learn from and with each other. Enjoy a 7-day free trial discount to the ClickinMoms forum with discount code RKAFTRIAL. Additionally, receive 10% off the lovely actions/presets sold in the ClickinMoms store with discount code RKAF10.

AdoramaPix

AdoramaPix is a great source for fine quality photo prints, photo books and all your photo finishing needs. Discount code pxwinpb15 gets you 15% off your next photo book order.

My Four Hens Photography

My Four Hens is your one-stop shop for Photoshop actions and more. Use discount code m4hfun30 for 30% off your next purchase.

Simply Photography

Simply Photography e-classes are perfect for women on the go. Make the big switch from auto to manual shooting, learn how to photograph the children in your life and more with Simply Photography. Click here to receive the special discounted rate of $40 for any spring class.