If someone had told me a few months ago that I’d photograph 30 different people in 30 consecutive days, edit every gallery and deliver and post the photos within 24 hours, I probably would’ve thought they were crazy.


Then somehow… I became that crazy person. Project 30 wasn’t something I found online or copied from someone else. In fact, I created it because I had never seen anyone do it this way before. I wanted to push myself in a way that felt exciting, uncomfortable and completely different from anything I’d done before. The challenge was simple. Photograph one person every single day for 30 straight days. Edit the session immediately. Deliver the gallery within 24 hours. Share the work. Then wake up the next day and do it all over again. It sounded fun. It also turned out to be one of the hardest things I’ve ever committed to as a photographer.



Like most of our ideas, this one started with a conversation with God. I was praying for a more creative mind and then my prayer turned into thinking about my entire existence... Then there were nights at two in the morning with Pinterest open, saving inspiration, creating mood boards and asking myself, “How can we make tomorrow’s session different from today’s?” I didn’t want thirty sessions that looked the same. We wanted every person to have their own story, their own vibe and their own experience. Some ideas came together in minutes. Others took hours of brainstorming. Sometimes we’d think we had the perfect concept, only to change everything the next morning.


What People Didn’t See


On social media, everyone saw the finished photos. What they didn’t see were the late nights. The editing until I could barely keep my eyes open. The last minute cancellations. The weather forcing us to switch locations. The outfits that didn’t work. The moments we’d finish one gallery, look at the clock and realize we had another session less than 12 hours away. There were days I questioned why I had started this in the first place. Because I still had my other sessions with my clients my schedule was booked! There were days I honestly felt burned out. Not because I didn’t love photography, but because I had challenged myself to work at a pace that wasn’t sustainable forever. And honestly… that was part of the point. I wanted to find my limits.


The Little Moments I’ll Never Forget


Completely changing a location five minutes before the session started because the lighting wasn’t what we imagined. Celebrating each completed gallery like it was a small victory. Those moments reminded me that photography isn’t just about taking pictures. It’s about the memories made in between.


What I Learned


It taught me consistency and discipline. It taught me how to create even when I didn’t feel inspired. It taught me that growth happens when you’re willing to stay uncomfortable a little longer than you want to. Most importantly, it reminded me that perfection isn’t what people remember. People remember passion, effort. They remember how you made them feel.


So was it worth it? Absolutely. Would I recommend taking on a challenge that pushes you outside your comfort zone? Without a doubt. Would I do Project 30 exactly the same way again? Maybe… after a very long nap. (Stay Tuned)


Project 30 almost burned me out, but it also made me a stronger photographer, a better problem solver and more confident in what I’m capable of creating. To every single person who trusted me enough to be part of this challenge, thank you. You weren’t just another session. You became part of a project that changed me more than I ever expected.


This may have been the end of Project 30, but it’s only the beginning of what’s next!!!

A curly-haired toddler in a black outfit and red shoes reaches up toward a bee, with a blurred pink rose in the foreground.
Woman with cyberpunk LED visor glasses and spiked hair accessory posed under dramatic red and blue neon lighting.
A woman in a red sequin corset and masquerade mask poses dramatically with a black feather fan in moody golden light.
A plus-size woman in a white bodysuit poses inside a pink heart-shaped jewelry music box against a lavender background.
Woman in black dress holding a handgun, posed dramatically in a circular spotlight on white background.
Two silhouetted samurai warriors in conical hats with Wu-Tang Clan logo, standing against a golden sunset sky.
A woman with long black hair draped in a flowing black fabric poses in a sandy desert under a clear blue sky.
Woman posed in pink box display styled as a Barbie doll with Content Creator label and accessories.
Polly Pocket pink compact playset open revealing a miniature dollhouse with a tiny doll figure, stairs, and colorful furniture.
Woman posing outside a vintage theater with movie posters, wearing a white blazer and skirt on a sunny day.
Creative composite photo of tiny woman sitting on giant black heel shoe held by large hand.
Two women in matching red outfits enjoy a picnic on a blanket in a park, toasting with mugs.
Stylish Black man in purple shirt and sunglasses poses with arms crossed against vibrant green background.
Black and white portrait of a young woman with curly hair, hands gracefully touching her neck, gazing upward.
Woman in white dress kneeling under a starry night sky, bathed in soft light, gazing upward in a serene pose.
Polly Pocket pink compact playset open revealing a miniature house with a tiny doll figure, stairs, and colorful furniture.
Woman posed in pink Barbie-style box with accessories, wearing black pinstripe vest and skirt, Content Creator text overlay.
Black and white portrait of a young woman with curly hair, hands near her face, gazing upward gracefully.
A woman with long black hair poses in a desert, draped in flowing black fabric under a clear blue sky.
Miniature woman in red tights sitting on a giant black heel held by a person in a white ruffled blouse.
Woman posing outside a vintage theater with movie posters and a blank marquee sign on a sunny day.