good day friends!

as previously mentioned, we are going to be establishing some new rules for The Photo Trade over the course of the next few months.  we will be trying some different approaches to find what will ultimately work best - this will be an organic process as we look at the issues at hand - quality control and follow-through - as well as continuing to build a group of dedicated, creative and inspired photographers.

full details are here and must be read and adhered to if you would like to participate in future trades.  the most significant changes include limiting the number of participants, not permitting sign-ups from those who still have not fulfilled previous trades, trading with the same individual you are receiving from and most importantly, new quality standards.

i do want to thank those of you who have already been going above and beyond as well as those who have brought these issues to my attention over the last couple of months.  these guidelines may seem a bit harsh, but i was never concerned with the size of the group - i am much more concerned with those participating putting everything they have into sending a piece of themselves - a reflection of their creative genius - into the post each month.  if we are asking too much of you, you are welcome to excuse yourself from the group and we do wish you well.  for those of you up to the challenge, let's play...

this month, the theme is a rather obvious one, Falling for Fall.  the winds chant, the lights wanes, it is a magical season.  what do you love about Fall?  what warms you on cool october eves - what sets your heart aflame on crisp autumn mornings?  do you have a favorite Fall tradition?  tell us your story through a photograph or series of photographs - sign up here by 10 october.  you will receive your partner's information by 13 october and all photographs should be postmarked by 27 october...

*edited to say:  we are full for the month - i will be sending out confirmation emails this afternoon {tuesday} if you were one of the first 30 to sign up - thank you!

enjoy friends... jla

p.s. today is the last day for the buy one get one free offer here...

Comments

[Leslie]

Yay, what fun!

[andrea gutierrez]

what an absolute visual delight of a blog you have here...i am so happy i have stumbled here...i'll be back again soon :)

[Jan]

What a wonder Fall photo.

[caro]

i'm so bummed I missed the intial post and now I'm not among the lucky thirty though I've been a faithful participator, I'm curious why you chose such a low number, Jen?

[Anne-Laure]

That's really great ! I like the atmosphere, colors, details ...
I miss words in english to say how your universes is lovely!

Have a good day!

[Diane Schuller]

Thank you for doing this, for all the time you spend with it, and for changing the rules. I missed out for October but hope to try in November. Even though I haven't received anything for the past two months, I'm still hopeful!

[bg]

hey i read the new rules and they seem just fine to me. I do have a suggestion, though it might seem obvious.

I think photos for the photo trade should be taken specifically for that month/theme trade. I say this because I received a couple of photos that were not taken specifically for the trade. And although the photos were beautiful, they didn't seem as special.

I hope I catch the train for next month's photo trade!

[kristin]

sigh SO sad i am missing this trade! my fave time to shoot. so much glory in fall.