How does Natasha Nicholes's August Eye Candy challenge influence her creative process?

For me, challenges like the Eye Candy/Our Project52 series act as a creative engine more than anything else. The weekly prompts force me to show up, even when I don’t feel “ready,” and that consistency pushes me to experiment with angles, lighting, and editing, and to get more comfortable in front of the camera.

They also make me more reflective. When I answer questions like “Who is Natasha Nicholes?” in photo form, I’m not just snapping a picture; I’m digging into identity, humor, motherhood, faith, and how I actually see myself versus how the camera sees me. That mix of structure (the prompts) and freedom (my own quirky interpretation) is what really shapes and stretches my creative process.

Is there a specific August prompt or photo you’re curious about?