A Day in the Life of a City: Photo Essay Series Launch
You can join this series by shooting one full day in your city and sending in 8 to 12 photos. The goal is simple: show how ordinary hours look where you live.
Pick your day and route
Choose a weekday that matches your normal schedule. Block out the full 24 hours on your calendar so you do not skip key times.
- Start at home before sunrise, like 6:15 a.m. on a Tuesday.
- Walk your usual commute instead of driving so you catch street details.
- End back at home after dark to close the loop.
Shoot the sequence
Take one photo every 60 to 90 minutes. Keep the camera at eye level most of the time so the viewer feels like they are walking with you.
| Time slot | Example shot |
|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. | Toast on the kitchen counter with the city skyline through the window |
| 12:30 p.m. | Line at the food truck near your office |
| 8:45 p.m. | Empty bus seat on the ride home |
Write the exact time and location in your phone notes right after each shot. That note becomes your caption later.
Send your set
- Pick your 10 strongest images and rename the files with time stamps first (07-15-coffee.jpg).
- Write a one-sentence caption for each photo that states only what is happening.
- Email the folder to the series address with the subject line “City Day: [Your City] [Date]”.
Expect the first batch to go live two weeks after the launch date. Check the site each Monday for new essays.