Posted by Lon Overacker on December 31, 2007 at 3:20 PM
... photographically speaking. This isn't a thread about how we're going to lose weight, eat better, exercise more, etc., but a topic to list and read what your photography related resolutions are for 2008.
One of the most common pieces of advice when it comes to reaching goals, is to have them written down. And by stating them here, we have a much better chance of reaching those goals.
What are your photography goals/resolutions for this coming year? I'll start by listing mine:
1. Propose calendar project to local city organizations (Chamber of Commerce, Downtown association, etc.)
2. Rebuild my website, add and re-work images
3. Write an article for NPN!
4. Be more consistent in my participation, comments and postings on NPN
5. Shoot MORE! Get out MORE! I did a lot of LF shooting in 2007 exposing more than 300 sheets of film (I know, you digital folks can do that in one day!) :-)
Modest goals, but now I've publicly stated them.
So, my challenge to you is: What are your goals/resolutions for 2008 and are you willing to write them down?
Lon
Posted by Jim Erhardt on December 31, 2007 at 3:24 PM
Lon, number 5 for me too. Over the last few years, life in general has pulled me in so many different directions that I have not had the chance (or even the motivation) to enjoy nature photography. This is a shame, and something I intend to do something about in 2008.
Good topic, thanks for posting it!
Posted by Richard Wong on December 31, 2007 at 4:03 PM
Some good thoughts Lon. I just have one to add:
1. Put some (photo-earned) money into savings / investments.
Posted by Bret Edge on December 31, 2007 at 4:12 PM
Excellent goals, Lon! I'm still working on my resolutions but here is what I have thus far:
1) Produce series of photo workshops in Moab (already working on this one)
2) Write another article for NPN
3) Massive overhaul of my image galleries
4) Participate in the Moab Art Fair (already working on this one)
5) Do at least 4 backpacking trips dedicated to photography
I think it would be fun to check in at the end of 2008 and see how we've all done with our photographic resolutions. Now that I've publicly aired mine I guess I'd better get to work!
Posted by Leann Greene on December 31, 2007 at 7:33 PM
Good topic Lon.
1.)Print ,Mat and frame pieces for submittal to local art council
2.) Take good whitetail buck shots.
3.) Enter the 2008 NC Wildlife magazine photo contest
Short and sweet unlike me :-)
Posted by Bill Chambers on December 31, 2007 at 8:32 PM
Great idea Lon.
1. Improve technical skills re: post processing and printing.
2. Write at least one more article for NPN.
3. Have my images in at least 5 galleries by year-end (in 2 now).
4. Have an image published somewhere, anywhere!
5. At least double my photo related income (if anyone can mail me 32 cents I can go ahead and scratch that one off the list!) That's actually on my 5 year plan; to double it every year for 5 years so that I can then live comfortably on photo income alone. That last double is gonna be the HARD one!
Posted by Kent Staubus on December 31, 2007 at 8:49 PM
1. Become proficient with night photography (using portable lights.)
2. Get a consistent digital workflow up and going.
Kent in SD
Posted by Jim Salge on December 31, 2007 at 8:59 PM
Hmmmm....This is a good thread, and is something I've been reflecting on today. Technically I think that I'm in a good place, I'm very happy with my image quality when I get out. And I am pretty sure that I will begin to have time again come the end of January, so hopefully these become realistic:
1) Participate in NPN more consistently. With my new job, it's been tough since August. But..I feel that critique and critiquing has helped me more than anything else over the past few years...so make room for important priorities!
2) Ensure atleast one weekend a month for me and shooting in locations around NH.
3) Increase my New England Coastlines Portfolio with time before and after work.
4) Get my work seen more. Finish and post my website, submit my work to (x), and get my photos on some walls...
5) Explore the option of leading workshops or teaching in the field over the summer...I'll be asking for ideas and help on this one NPN!!!
Well, there you go, getting these down should motivate me, and hopefully when I look back in a year I'll see these complete, a broader body of work in my portfolio, stronger relationships with people here, and some $ trickling in to help support this obsession!
Here's to 2008!
Posted by Don George on December 31, 2007 at 9:51 PM
1. Sort through thousands of slides. Throw out those I'll never use and place the rest on DVD's.
2. Become more proficient with Photoshop . (SIGH)
3. Make a decision on whether I should hang on to my film camera or go totally digital.
4. Increase my earnings by 20% to pay my increased medical premiums!!!!!!!
5. Increase my volunteer work at our local church and other charitable organizations.
6. If the good Lord allows spend at least 6 weeks in the Teton/Yellowstone area camping and photographing.
HAPPY 2008!!!!!!!!
Posted by Carol Hyman on January 1, 2008 at 2:00 AM
Hi Guys,
I'm going to borrow from all of you. Not necessarily in any order.
1) Lon, I'll take you number 2. My web site is such a hodge-podge of photos and course development. I need to revamp or and/or acquire a HY-TEC Photography URL.
2) Complete the Introduction to Digital Photography course I started a year ago.
3) Kent, I like your number 1. I have very limited experience with night photography and that's an area I would like to learn about.
4) Don, I'm a former technical trainer and fairly proficient with Photoshop even though I didn't teach it and don't know all of the shortcuts. I'll be glad to answer questions. That way I'll learn even more.
5) Shoot more, shoot more, and become more technically proficient.
One more ...
I really want a D300.
Good goals, all. We need to post them on stickies so we don't forget.
Great idea, Lon.
Onward and upward to 2008.
Carol
Posted by Matt Dallos on January 1, 2008 at 4:18 PM
1) To explore the Appalachians from the North to the South and have a blast in the process.
2) Think more about the goals of my photography..What do I want/need to say?
3) Read many books
4) Use my mind to come up with important and interesting topics to illustrate with my words and photographs.
Posted by Kah Kit Yoong on January 2, 2008 at 4:23 AM
Write some photography & travel articles.
Photograph some lightning!
My goals are maybe a bit geared towards "theory" issues:
1.) Understanding light better
2.) Looking and learning from the masters (looking at the work of photographers but also landscape
painters)
3.) Improve my "seeing" capabilities (pre-capture-seeing and post-capture-seeing)
4.) Getting better at bw-seeing and bw-processing.
5.) reworking some old files with improved processing skills
6.) getting a new, or at least updated website up and running.
Hopefully, i can do all this despite the continuously increasing workload in my day-job...
Posted by Carol Hyman on January 2, 2008 at 9:48 PM
Folks, you may think this article is a bit simplistic and basic but I think it serves to remind all of us of things we've perhaps forgotten.
Discussion
13 repliesOne of the most common pieces of advice when it comes to reaching goals, is to have them written down. And by stating them here, we have a much better chance of reaching those goals.
What are your photography goals/resolutions for this coming year? I'll start by listing mine:
1. Propose calendar project to local city organizations (Chamber of Commerce, Downtown association, etc.)
2. Rebuild my website, add and re-work images
3. Write an article for NPN!
4. Be more consistent in my participation, comments and postings on NPN
5. Shoot MORE! Get out MORE! I did a lot of LF shooting in 2007 exposing more than 300 sheets of film (I know, you digital folks can do that in one day!) :-)
Modest goals, but now I've publicly stated them.
So, my challenge to you is: What are your goals/resolutions for 2008 and are you willing to write them down?
Lon
Good topic, thanks for posting it!
1. Put some (photo-earned) money into savings / investments.
1) Produce series of photo workshops in Moab (already working on this one)
2) Write another article for NPN
3) Massive overhaul of my image galleries
4) Participate in the Moab Art Fair (already working on this one)
5) Do at least 4 backpacking trips dedicated to photography
I think it would be fun to check in at the end of 2008 and see how we've all done with our photographic resolutions. Now that I've publicly aired mine I guess I'd better get to work!
1.)Print ,Mat and frame pieces for submittal to local art council
2.) Take good whitetail buck shots.
3.) Enter the 2008 NC Wildlife magazine photo contest
Short and sweet unlike me :-)
1. Improve technical skills re: post processing and printing.
2. Write at least one more article for NPN.
3. Have my images in at least 5 galleries by year-end (in 2 now).
4. Have an image published somewhere, anywhere!
5. At least double my photo related income (if anyone can mail me 32 cents I can go ahead and scratch that one off the list!) That's actually on my 5 year plan; to double it every year for 5 years so that I can then live comfortably on photo income alone. That last double is gonna be the HARD one!
2. Get a consistent digital workflow up and going.
Kent in SD
1) Participate in NPN more consistently. With my new job, it's been tough since August. But..I feel that critique and critiquing has helped me more than anything else over the past few years...so make room for important priorities!
2) Ensure atleast one weekend a month for me and shooting in locations around NH.
3) Increase my New England Coastlines Portfolio with time before and after work.
4) Get my work seen more. Finish and post my website, submit my work to (x), and get my photos on some walls...
5) Explore the option of leading workshops or teaching in the field over the summer...I'll be asking for ideas and help on this one NPN!!!
Well, there you go, getting these down should motivate me, and hopefully when I look back in a year I'll see these complete, a broader body of work in my portfolio, stronger relationships with people here, and some $ trickling in to help support this obsession!
Here's to 2008!
2. Become more proficient with Photoshop . (SIGH)
3. Make a decision on whether I should hang on to my film camera or go totally digital.
4. Increase my earnings by 20% to pay my increased medical premiums!!!!!!!
5. Increase my volunteer work at our local church and other charitable organizations.
6. If the good Lord allows spend at least 6 weeks in the Teton/Yellowstone area camping and photographing.
HAPPY 2008!!!!!!!!
I'm going to borrow from all of you. Not necessarily in any order.
1) Lon, I'll take you number 2. My web site is such a hodge-podge of photos and course development. I need to revamp or and/or acquire a HY-TEC Photography URL.
2) Complete the Introduction to Digital Photography course I started a year ago.
3) Kent, I like your number 1. I have very limited experience with night photography and that's an area I would like to learn about.
4) Don, I'm a former technical trainer and fairly proficient with Photoshop even though I didn't teach it and don't know all of the shortcuts. I'll be glad to answer questions. That way I'll learn even more.
5) Shoot more, shoot more, and become more technically proficient.
One more ...
I really want a D300.
Good goals, all. We need to post them on stickies so we don't forget.
Great idea, Lon.
Onward and upward to 2008.
Carol
2) Think more about the goals of my photography..What do I want/need to say?
3) Read many books
4) Use my mind to come up with important and interesting topics to illustrate with my words and photographs.
Photograph some lightning!
1.) Understanding light better
2.) Looking and learning from the masters (looking at the work of photographers but also landscape
painters)
3.) Improve my "seeing" capabilities (pre-capture-seeing and post-capture-seeing)
4.) Getting better at bw-seeing and bw-processing.
5.) reworking some old files with improved processing skills
6.) getting a new, or at least updated website up and running.
Hopefully, i can do all this despite the continuously increasing workload in my day-job...
http://www.doubleexposure.com/WaitingForLightJan08.shtml
Ciao ;^)
Carol