Elevate the Everyday

"The true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life and elevating them to an art." -William Morris

What better way to spend the whole of August than to turn our attention toward all the details of our daily life and elevate them to a photographic art? As we kick off a brand new One Word Project, we invite you to join us and the amazing folks at Paper Coterie as we ELEVATE the next 31 days.

Inspired by the arrival of my new book Elevate the Everyday, we want to focus on all the parts of our lives that can so often be overlooked; those spaces and places, affections and connections, routines, milestones and details that make our ordinary life so extraordinary. And there is no better time to begin than right now!

Stating today we will prompt you to discover something that you can elevate, through your lens, from your heart. August promises to be full of inspiration and insights, gratitude and creative joy. Just take a peek at our calendar and you'll see what I mean! We are so excited to have you with us as we elevate the everyday together.

And just to elevate things, Paper Coterie is offering a 25% discount when you buy a copy of the book and/or any of the lovely products from the companion series. There's even a limited edition bookmark signed by yours truly included in your book order while supply lasts! Fun!

We will also be giving away a few copies of the book this month too...starting right now! Just leave your comment here between today and midnight Friday night EST for a chance to win your copy! Wheeee!

Be sure to tag your elevate images with our tag #sselevate in whatever social media platform you're on! And don't forget we've got a OWP flickr group too so add your images to the pool for a chance to be featured here.

YAY! We can't wait to elevate!

Comments

[Marcie]

What a fun project for the month of August..and congratulations Tracey - on the publication of your new book.
Here's one from my morning - filled with sun..after overnite rain:
http://marciescudderstudios.squarespace.com/home/2012/7/31/august-calendar-2012.html

[justine]

this looks great!

[Cilla]

Love this idea!

[Jacqueline]

Oh this really sounds like a great idea, I can't wait to check it all out, cheers!

[zalaine]

Have you killed him yet? My DH retired five weeks ago and that is what people expect. It has been the exact opposite. There is a Sweetness there as we enter this Season of life. What a great surprise!

[Tiffany]

This looks wonderful!!

[Caro]

Oh, this looks like a nice theme for OWP! I'm excited to participate again this month!

[melissa]

fun! this morning, three of my little ones rising with the sun ...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/melissatalbert/7690549076/in/photostream

[Karen]

Fun!! I like the idea of having some kind of a daily focus!

[DebC]

Great idea for this month.
Your photo depicts what I hope to see each morning as my husband brings me a cup of coffee.
Can you say NOT-a-morning-person?
Except for while walking to the mailbox, or driving to work,
I have almost no morning photos.
Here is an exception:
http://www.deborahcrecelius.com/2011/05/20110505-i-love-foggy-morning.html
I'll try to plan ahead for the rest of the month.

[rene]

Love the idea! It's all those moments that make up our lives. Congratulations on the book - I would love a free copy :)

[Janice]

I love elevating the "every day"-I can't wait!

[Tina]

What a neat idea.... can't wait to get started.Thanks for the chance to win this book.

[Danielle]

Oh I love this project for August!! Here is my addition:

http://www.danielle-batog.com/2012/08/a-glimpse-at-my-morning-routine.html

[fro]

yeah! one more great month with Shutter Sisters!
thanks for the inspiration and congrats for your book!
can't wait to sselevate with @shuttersisters!

[Linda]

What fun! It will be fun to capture those moments!

[beth lehman]

glad i read this post this morning... i love mornings, the start to a new day... the promise of doing better!

[Valerie]

love this list...

[Gabriele]

This is a great idea for August. Thank-you for your ongoing inspiration.
http://backontheflooragain.blogspot.com/2012/08/morning-lines-18-elevate-everyday.html

[isaida]

I just recently joined instagram and have been capturing all the little moments in our life. Love this idea elevate the everyday.

[beth]

What a great idea, and what a fabulous way to celebrate. I've been participating in Paper Coterie's challenges since April, and I never cease to be surprised and excited when a new monthly challenge is announced. This one promises to be extra special. Thanks Tracey. (And congrats!)

[Kelly kardos]

These prompts came at the perfect time! Thank u SS and PC.

[melissa]

thank you for this generous and exquisite offer...thrilled to journey with the sisters this month.

[meegan]

this month looks like so much fun. i love these daily prompts because they make me so much more observant of my surroundings. thanks!

[sarah]

great theme for august!
elevating the everyday, raising it up, honoring it. no better way to walk though each one than with the eyes of gratitude for the ordinary.

[Kelsey]

Beautiful word, perfect for August!!!

[Margaret]

Great inspiration for the month... looking forward to participatiing!

[Jennifer Hagedorn Dizon]

i love this! :-)

[Holly {Soupatraveler}]

Yay Tracey!!! Congrats on the book and looks like it will be a fun month over at IG! Woot woot! Here's my Good Morning shot over at IG today. It was the perfect post for me! ;)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/soupatraveler/7692036360/

[Jude]

I've just joined along on Instagram today. Really looking forward to the rest of them.
Jude x

[Kathleen O.]

Sleepover morning: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ko2008/7683561150/in/photostream/lightbox/

[Roseann]

I found this site through the BPC class, "One Little Word", and can't believe I didn't already know about it. I am so happy to be here.

[Gotham Girl aka Robin]

Always love having prompts! Thank you!

[Becky]

Congrats, Tracey, on the book! Fun list for Aug. photo prompts.

[Karla Pitts]

Can't wait to check out your book, Tracey!

[Angela]

Love the idea. I started late today and captured an evening shot.

http://walkingthrutheseasons.blogspot.com

[Siobhan Wolf]

I'm so excited for another month full of fun with all the wonderful women here. Looking forward to seeing all the elevate images.

[Jamie]

I just moved to Taiwan from the states and have had a little trouble adjusting... this is just what I need to help me appreciate the everyday. I'll be playing along on instagram @jamiethewalker and on my blog. thanks!

Jamie
http://inkandadventure.blogspot.tw

[Jennifer]

Expressive Photography is still my go-to book for inspiration! Can't wait to check out your new book!

[Debbie ealer]

This is so awesome. I love celebrating everyday!!!!

[Gail O]

Congratulations on your newly published book Tracey! I can't wait to get a hold of one...but it sure would be nice to win it:) I have found that finding the beauty in the ordinary has been my real drive in photography. This month will be dear to my heart!

[Melody]

I will shoot every day this month. Yes.

[michelle gd]

this is *so* right up my alley...

[Peggy]

What a great theme to focus on, I am really excited to participate!

[Lindsay]

Congratulations on the new book. I'd love the chance to win it!

[Anna]

Tracey, congrats on your latest book! I'm looking forward to reading it:)

[Paula]

The everyday...it's where we spend our lives, isn't it? And it deserves and needs to be honored right along with photos of all the "exciting" moments. Congrats on the new book!

[claudia]

Trying to be more thankful about everyday blessings, thanks for the inspiration!

[Marilyn Johnson]

I love this idea and can't wait to try it. Also can't wait to read your book. Thank you so much for the chance to win.

[Sooz]

Perfect timing for me. Thanks.

Congrats on the book. I'll be ordering it soon.