Self assignments can get you out of your normal style of shooting, they get you seeing ordinary things in different ways, and can take you places you didn't expect. Shooting the alphabet is a very accessible assignment to get you started.

Another important component of the self assignment is to have fun with your photography. Leave the tripod at home, go someplace new, and have fun with the assignment.

Discovering unique or unusual things about a place can also be a good project for a self assignment.

Joe reflects on the alphabet assignment while sharing the images he captured in Gibsonton.

The mailbox assignment proves to be a unique reflection on the character of a neighborhood.

Seeking out and shooting the mysterious painted oranges in Dunedin was not only a visually interesting assignment, but it lead to an interesting discovery about their origins as well.