America at Home

A Closeup Look at How We Live

Hey, what's for dinner tonight? Who's in your family? Do you have the world's cutest kids, weirdest pets, funkiest grandma or the coolest bedroom? For one amazing week, from Sept. 17-23, the best photographers in the world -- that means you! -- will shoot photos in all 50 states. You'll capture a sprawling digital time capsule of the million ways we create our own version of home, sweet home.

Monday, Sept. 17: THE BIG TOUR

Show everyone exactly what makes your home your castle. Capture the essence and emotions -- ALL the nooks, crannies and grannies – and don’t forget the iguana if you’ve got one.

Tuesday, Sept. 18: MORNING RUSH

Breakfast of blueberries and walnuts? A bracing shower? Yoga on the patio? Packing up the kid’s lunches for school? Share your hectic sunrise routines with the world.

Wednesday, Sept. 19: MID-DAY MADNESS

Who’s home? Come one, come all. Show us your dashing kids, lovely friends or even that one strange black-crowned night heron who just built a nest in your front-yard maple tree.

Thursday, Sept. 20: DINNER TIME

Lasagna again? (Yum!) Inexplicable Jello salads? Chinese take-out? From a microwave or Dutch Oven? Pick up your plates and show us! Be sure to get the family chef in action.

Friday, Sept. 21: YOUR SANCTUARY

When it’s been one of those days (or weeks), where do YOU escape to cool out, re-boot or get away? Don’t be bashful; share your sacred space with us.

Saturday, Sept. 22: HOME TREASURES

Your grandmother’s wedding ring? Your uncle’s false teeth? Your precious collection of snow globes? Bring’em out and let us all gaze in wonder!

Sunday, Sept. 23: BEDTIME RITUALS

What do YOU do before you hit the hay? Finish a crossworld puzzle? Look under the bed for monsters? Fix your cup of hot cocoa with a shot of something? A nice, sudsy bath, perhaps? ZZZZ-zzz-zz.

Send in Your Photos

Any time. Any day. Photograph the things that turn your house into your home. Trophy wall? Family altar? Basement train wonderland? Kids artwork on the fridge? Cat asleep in the sink again? All the junk mail thats collected for the week? Snap away and send it in! This project is brought to you by the same folks who created the legendary "Day in the Life" photo book series. The very BEST pictures will be published in an unforgettable coffee table book with YOUR own picture on the cover (if you'd like).