Throwback Post: Thomas 365 Photo a Day Presentation

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June 5 2014:

Congratulations Thomas!! Today is his 90th day taking a photo a day of a LEGO photographer taking a photo! His teacher was thrilled to hear about this and wanted him to present to his class about it; which he did this morning. His classmates had thoughtful questions and gave him glowing compliments. Great reward for sticking with it.

Some of his photos are on the Center for Adaptive Riding website and the USPS is going to feature one in their social media! Beautiful things happen when we take inspired action! 275 more days to go! Here’s the video we created for him to present …

Throwback Post: Thomas Did It – 365 Photo a Day Project – Biggest Little Photographer

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September 14 2014

**Update – He’s finished; but I’m not! Still trying to get caught up. Thomas did it for 365 days. What an amazing, beautiful, BIG memory and memories this has created. If you’re interested in seeing all 365, check out his instagram account. I’m behind on posting them here … https://instagram.com/ThomasADarnell/

This was all his idea. Says he was inspired by reading an article that one of my friends forwarded to us.

When Thomas began this LEGO photographer a day journey I told him that if he completed the full 365 days we would make it into a real book. I didn’t know how I was going to pay for it, but knew it would all work out. I haven’t mentioned the book on here, just in the comments to the LEGO album. A few weeks ago I received a message from a sweet soul in which she said she wanted to offer monetary help to get this book published. (**Update** – I’ve now received two offers of assistance. Thank YOU lovely spirits!)

I know how the details work with publishing a book since I published “D iz for Different” back in 2012, but I’m not skilled in certain aspects. Things like, adjusting the photos so they are book quality as some of them are grainy, the layout of the book, and editing, and the best route for publishing a color book. I’m not sure Createspace (Amazon) is the most economical way to go for a color book. I already have ISBN numbers and will want to use my own. We would love to hear your suggestions … xoxo

He’s also posting on Instagram daily. Here’s Thomas’ first blog post about it. http://thomasadarnell.com/2014/03/10/photo-a-day-post-1/ .. Thomas is using an iPhone 3G for taking the photos and then uploading to Instagram and applying whichever Instagram filter he feels brings out the photo the best.

Biggest Little Photographer – eBook

March 21 2021

Finally! The last step for getting Thomas’s book fully online, and available to all bookstores! Thank you to Kate for helping to make this happen! This has been on my “to do” list for years. The book is now on the big A, Ingram, and as an ebook. 🥳🥳🥳

Go here to learn more … http://www.BiggestLittlePhotographer.com 

Television Can Be Very Educating

“I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.” -Groucho Marx … Quote and photography from the book, Biggest Little Photographer by Thomas Darnell

Go here if you’d like to have a book for yourself or someone you love … Thank you! xoxo

I Have Not Failed

December 15 2018:

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” -Thomas Edison …. from the book, “Biggest Little Photographer” by Thomas Darnell

Go here to purchase the book, “Biggest Little Photographer” … Thank you! xoxo

Happy Day and Happy World and Biggest Little Photographer

June 25 2018:

Oh, Happy Day!!! It was the perfect day to mail a “Happy World” print way, way, way down to da bayou! Happy and joyful gratitude to our helpers!!

We’re in the final stretch! Do you know anyone who would enjoy receiving a Lillian print? The Egyptian Eye, Rainbow of Emotions, Rainbow Balloon, Happy World, or Rainbow Mandala.

Mailing Happy World Print 6.25.18

June 27 2018:

Sunshine directly onto LaRue as I entered to pick up additional copies of Thomas’ book. I’ll take that as a beautiful message. Biggest Little Photographer is headed to Baltimore with us Friday morning. Thanks LeRue Press!

Biggest Little Photographer Book from LeRue 6.27.18 #2 Biggest Little Photographer Book from LeRue 6.27.18 #3 Biggest Little Photographer Books from LeRue 6.27.18 #1

Take That First Step by Camilla Downs – Part Two

January 29 2018:

A continuation of thoughts shared two weeks ago. Do you need to have the means before you begin creating? I say start where you are and grow from there. Here’s an excerpt … xoxo

” …. so I’m going to get to the bottom line first thing. And those who are interested about the entire story can read further. Lillian’s book was published with absolutely no money paid out to anyone for the creation of the book. That’s it!

Now, there was a bit of money paid for the ISBN bar code graphic (about $20), for envelopes to mail the books once received (about $15), and for two proof copies of the book (about $15 each which included shipping).

I want to reiterate that I am not sharing this to brag or gloat. That is not my nature. I am sharing this to give hope, to share …… ”

“Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Now, for Thomas’ book, Biggest Little Photographer. His book did cost us a bit of up front money as it is a photography book and these are not the type of book to use Amazon’s createspace for publishing and printing.

When Thomas was 8 years old, he began a 365 day photography project. Every day for one year he made a photo of a LEGO mini-figure photographer making a photo. We took that little man with us everywhere!! For one full year he traveled with Thomas and Team TLC. In the beginning, I told Thomas that if he stuck with it, we’d make it into a book. A real, published book that we could sell.

And, he did stick with it. About a month or two after beginning …. Go here to read more …

Can a Book Be Published With Little to No Money – Part Two