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If you’re Ambulophobic or Anthropophobic or Sociophobic you may not succeed at this project. I’m looking for folks who want to take their photography to a new level. No I’m not talking about a new tool, or trick. I’m talking about breaking down a huge barrier, one that keeps many photographers from achieving great success with their photography.

I’m challenging you to get out with whatever camera you have and meet someone new. Go to a location where you will see people. It doesn’t have to be a crowded place, just a place where you’ll meet someone new.

First you just need to introduce yourself and ask if you may take their picture. Once you have permission, just start shooting. I’d suggest that you turn off any sounds and beeps that your camera makes, this makes you less intimidating. Now, while you’re shooting, I want you to get to know them. Ask questions! Where are you from? Where were you born? How did you come to be here today? Get to know this person.

Once you’re done, you must tell us about your new friend. I know most of you have some sort of photoblog, since I can see where you’re coming from. For those few of you who don’t have a blog or photoblog, contact me and I’ll get you started. I’ll either set you up right here with your own user account, or point you to Wordpress.com to start your own.

I also want you to link to this article to spread the wealth.

I’m no expert. Most of you don’t come here because I have some great photographic wisdom to offer. However, I do understand people. And I understand that you and I both need this challenge. We need to break down our boundaries and try something new.

There are wonderful tips and skills that we could use, to help us get great shots. However, those tips are better heard from many of you. So, just comment here, telling us what we need to keep in mind in order to get great shots.

Now, to be real clear…Do NOT add your link to your entry in the project in the comments. What I want you to do is email me at trevor {at} photowalking {dot} com…

1. Your name.
2. Your blog’s name and main URL.
3. The permalink to your post.

You may enter as many posts as you want and I’ll include them all in the final compilation. Once you’ve posted, make sure you spread the word. I’d love to have a massive number of submissions.

I’ll take submissions until June 8th at midnight, (PST, GMT-7, California time).

A new blog-friend, Jim Goldstein of JMG-Galleries just finished a great little project. The contest was called the Favorite Photo and Background Story Photo Blog Project. Basically, photo bloggers were to post, on their own blog, a simple story describing the circumstances surrounding one of their own favorite photos.

I must tell you, I love photo projects. I have actually stopped reading other blogs, in order to make room for more photo blogs. I love the community and camaraderie I see. Additionally, quite often photo bloggers are doing contests and projects. This really drives me to shoot more and that’s a good thing. I also find that I’m learning a lot from the hosts and the participants. It’s a great deal all around.

Take a moment and shoot over to JMG-Galleries and read the 21 participating photo bloggers. Below is one of Jim’s own photos from his own entry into the project. Click the photo, and I’ll take you to his post.