Since launching my new blog last April, I’ve posted 100 times.  Today marks my 101 post.  With that in mind, I thought it would be fun to have a little fun with it and announce a 101-related contest.  Here’s the skinny:

I’m a list person.  I’m also a dreamer.  I love putting goals in writing, because there’s nothing more satisfying that crossing one off when it’s complete.  The added benefit?  Writing down your goals/dreams prepares your subconscious for the work it is about to initiate.  I really do believe that.  I’ve seen it in action.

The mother of all lists is the 101 in 1001 list.  It’s a way to get in writing 101 things you want to accomplish in the next 1001 days.  The thinking is this—Instead of having one or two big goals to accomplish in a year (New Year’s anyone?), why not put down everything big and small you can possibly think of, and give yourself almost 3 years to get there?  I love the concept.

So here’s the contest:

1)Create your own 101 in 1001 list.

2)Create an account on this website: http://www.dayzeroproject.com and enter your list.

3)Go to the comments section of this post and leave me your name/email addy.

4)Email me at shaun@shaunringphotography.com with a link to your list.  If you’d prefer to keep it confidential, print out your list, take a picture of yourself with it, and email me before the deadline.  If you feel like sharing your list with everyone, feel free to post your link in the comments section, too.

4)The deadline to create and post your list is exactly 101 hours from right now.  That means that the contest will end at 9:00PM Tuesday May 25th, 2010.

5)Prizes:  All participants will be entered into a random drawing for a free 1-hour session with me.  You can use your hour however you wish.

6)Bonus prize:  For the first 101 people that participate, I will set up a time one day this summer during which I will attempt to photograph all 101 people individually (headshots) in under 101 minutes.   I’ve got to have 101 folks, though, to make this work.  Sound fun?  Then spread the word!

To start things off, HERE is a link to my list, just in case you’re looking for inspiration for your own.

And because I’m a big believer in putting pen to paper when writing goals, here’s a shot of my 101 in 1001 list I completed this morning.

Alright?  Ready.  Set.  Go!

Congrats to Kelly Neuhaus for coming up with Daily Groove as the name for THIS style of photography that I’m now offering. It’s a perfect match for the laid-back type of vibe I’m looking to convey with the sessions. Thanks to everyone for helping out with the contest. There were a ton of great ideas! Talk to you y’all soon! -shaun