For those of you keeping track, I've committed to a 101 in 1001 project! It's so exciting!

I've actually read a few books already, so thought it was time to start updating my list!!

"Quick and Easy Window Treatments: 15 easy-sew projects that build skills, too"
by Madlyn Easley

It's pretty basic, but that's what I figured I needed. It's got a great section at the start which explains the different needs/requirements of different types of window dressings. It covers pros and cons of different treatments, and different fabrics. It has great recommendations, and I actually got a few ideas from the book.

While I don't think I'll actually make anything from the book, it's certainly helped me in my planning process.

Highly recommended.

The Mission:
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.

The Criteria:
Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on my part).

Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple goals such as New Year's resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organising and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.

My Master List:

1. Shoot my first solo wedding as Vashti Wood:Photographer
2. Be published.
3. Spend a week, on holidays, with just my husband!
4. Organise my make-up.
5. Set aside $10,000 to 'play' with.
6. Get Moto's eczema under control.
7. Read 35 books.
8. Find a kindergarten for Moto.
9. Find a school for Moto.
10. Make and educational video.
11. Expand my subscriber base by 1000.
12. Buy a Holga camera.
13. Identify 100 things that make me happy.
14. Visit Aljona in Germany.
15. Visit Ali in England.
16. Visit Paris.
17. Replace every piece of clothing in my wardrobe.
18. Get as close as possible to my pre-wedding size.
19. See a 'movie in the park'.
20. Visit Nikki & Richard, and Donoi & Folla in Perth.
21. Visit the Northern Territory.
22. Visit Tasmania.
23. Meet 5 favourite photographers.
24. Begin homeopathy studies.
25. Keep a dream journal.
26. Print/frame a dozen photos for my home.
27. Make new blinds for my home.
28. Make a cubby house for the kinder.
29. Organise and cull Moto's clothes.
30. Organise and cull Hugo's clothes.
31. Refurnish Moto's bedroom.
32. Refurnish Hugo's bedroom.
33. Make everyone's beds, every day for a month.
34. Make pizza from scratch.
35. Make scones from scratch.
36. Learn how to make mint jelly.
37. Throw a dinner party.
38. Make tomato relish.
39. Complete the New Testament group.
40. Remember everyone's birthdays, and send cards so they arrive on or before their birthdays!
41. Have a date-night with husband once a month.
42. Make a fold-up pocket sized re-usable shopping bag.
43. Make 6 dresses for Moto.
44. Get an iphone for Mark.
45. Get an N96 for me.
46. Upgrade our computer 'situation'.
47. Decide on two lenses to get.
48. Get two lenses.
49. Get an SB900 flash.
50. Celebrate our 5th Wedding anniversary.
51. Take a portrait of Moto once a month for a year.
52. Take a portrait of Hugo once a month for a year.
53. Create Kinder portrait blog and post the above two every month.
54. Ride to the Library, with the kinder, at least 6 times.
55. Get a pedicure and 'maintain' my feet.
56. Never leave the house without hair and makeup for at least one month.
57. Practice pilates every day for a month.
58. Visit the Great Wall in China.
59. 'Do' China, where tourists don't go.
60. Photograph someone famous.
61. Make a coffee table photo book.
62. Take portraits of all 'close' relatives.
63. Make a photo pin-board.
64. Take the kids to Disney Land.
65. Go camping with the kids 3 times.
66. Read Twilight series.
67. Build a snow man.
68. See a production by Cirque du Soleil.
69. Kiss in the rain.
70. Complete a Sudoku book.
71. Learn to solve a rubiks cube.
72. Get an ipod.
73. Get a video camera.
74. Get involved with and plan Dessert club for a year.
75. Try my hand at 3 holga modifications.
76. Watch "Gone with the Wind".
77. Visit Lenny in Malaysia.
78. Get teeth professionally whitened.
79. Take/post a photo every day for a whole year - create a 365 photo blog.
80. Take a Self-Portrait every week for a whole year - create a 52 photo blog.
81. Take a portrait of my Mum, print and frame.
82. Take a portrait of my Dad, print and frame.
83. Take a portrait of Mark, print and frame.
84. Have another family over for dinner/games at least 4 times.
85. Find/read 5 esoteric 'christian' scriptures/lost books.
86. Critique said books compared to the Bible.
87. Start a 'Tips and Tricks' journal, and write something in it at least once a week.
88. Create 500 wedding album templates in photoshop, or buy a wedding album software.
89. Remember to use re-usable shopping bags.
90. Plant Moto's placenta.
91. Plant Hugo's placenta.
92. Make homeopathic remedy from Moto's placenta.
93. Make homeopathic remedy from Hugo's placenta.
94. Toilet train Hugo.
95. Ride my bike every day for a month.
96. Leave a lovenote for Mark to find, once a month.
97. Be awake by 6am every day for a month.
98. Go cherry picking.
99. Shoot at least 1 national/interstate destination wedding.
100. Shoot at least 1 international destination wedding.
101. Restart this project

Ok.

For some of you, this will be news. For others, this will be 'olds'.

I've recently aligned with the amazing team that is Prima Photographics.

Those who know me, know that I'm not normally the 'gushy' type so what I'm about to say will probably seem a little out of character. But here goes...

I can honestly say that I've never felt so at home with another group of professionals. The team that is Prima Photographics has welcomed me into their extended family.

You know what else? They're damned good at what they do!! And they're all just as passionate as I am.

Prima Photographics has been around for 15 years, or so, and is headed up by the amazing Lucy Cheesman and Frank Priolo. We're based at 123 Henley Beach Road, Mile End so pop in for a coffee, and check out our new office.

Oh, and of course, it's still 'first in, best dressed' when it comes to bookings for weddings, so if you've set your date, give me a call immediately.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

I've been hanging out [online] with some colleagues, and was inspired by Erick Clausen to try my hand at some bridal art using textures (home-made, of course).

Mrs M is amazing! She braved the 12-15C temperature range, rain and sleet, and freezing winds for this session.

And from the start, it was all about A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E.



We both fell in love with this vacantant lot... With it's broken and crumbling walls, graffiti and homeless-person's shelter stacked up in one corner it was a photographer's dream!



And just look at those lucious eyelashes! Could they get any longer?





And after having fun in the city, we hiked an hour or so to Victor Harbor, and headed straight for Granite Island.

Honestly, I'm having so much fun processing these images, I can't for the life of me figure out which one is my favourite. How about you?






And, finally, just to prove that I had Mrs M hopping over rocks and wading through waves...

I'm so excited,
and I just can't hide it..!

I've FINALLY got a website.

It's simple. It's clean.

Check it out - if you find any typos, please let me know!

http://www.vashtiwood.com

Ok.

Yes, that's sand she's lying on (what a trooper). Yes that's water lapping around her ankles. Yes, she got royally dripping. YES, it was totally worth it!

Jazz, I know it's late...

I also know how much you're waiting for this sneak peek!



There used to be a vineyard across the road from the house I grew up in. Not any more - it's been cleared. It made for some awesome shots, and of course, the girls LOVED crawling all over the dirty, dusty, gritty stumps - NOT!

Oh, did I mention that it was a frigid 15C that day! Not a goose-bump in site! What troopers.

I can actually remember hearing the news: "It's twins!"

Identical, yet oh-so-individual.

These kids were just so natural in front of the camera and had SO much fun scouting for extra spots to be captured from... like this old pipe.

Of course, boys will ALWAYS be boys.

Stedfastly refusing not to hold his sisters' hands (he might end up with some girl germs!)