2010 Photography Goals

[klynam]

Hopefully not double posting (I searched first and didn't see one)

What are your 2010 goals for photography? Along with all the tongue-n-cheek responses (always welcome of course) what are you serious about doing this year?


I'll kick things off with my 2010 photography goals. This is my "blue sky" list; I'll work my serious list down from these...


BUSINESS

• Begin operating as a true business (everything filed and in order)
• Become a member of a professional organization (WPPI, PPA, etc.)

OPERATIONS

• Move into a dedicated studio space
• Get my monitor and printers calibrated (really, REALLY calibrated that is)
• Help my wife improve her shooting skills so we can work more together

EDUCATION

• Attend at least 1 major photography conference
• Attend at least 3 photography workshops (DFW region)
• Read at least 10 books on photography

SHOOTING

• Enter at least 3 serious competitions
• Shoot at least 4 bridal sessions and 4 weddings
• Shoot at least 20 high school senior sessions
• Shoot at least 10 family sessions
• Shoot at least 10 commercial assignments
• Shoot at least 10 events

Probably too aggressive of a list, but...Reach for the stars - you might not catch one, but you wont get a handful of mud either.

[dryicerx]

Impressive goals list.

My goals list is just one item.... At least one Photo a day

[jeffkohn]

- hang more of my work at home/office
- show progress in my photography
- build a portfolio website
- get published

Pretty much the same goals as for 2009 (hopefully I do better in 2010).

[dwilliams35]

Get better. Done deal.

[shutterfire]

Gett er done!

[JohnT]

1. Increase bookings and sales through better marketing.
2. Get some really good insurance.
3. Improve on my skills and style.
4. Join a professional photographers organization.

#s 1 & 3 will take most of my time.

[toverman]

I just want to enjoy myself with my photography (even as a business).

[Lexie]

Since taking a new position as a 3rd grade teacher, I have had very little time for photography this year. As much as I love teaching, I miss my camera and the "me time" that comes with it!!

1. Enjoy myself with photography.
2. Improve my skills.
3. Need some good insurance.
4. Say NO when anyone asks me to shoot a wedding!! (I truly DO NOT enjoy shooting weddings!)
5. Read more photography books.
6. Display more of my images in my home and/or in businesses around town.
7. I really really really want to do a Portrait Help project next year!

[Cajungaltx]

I'm one of those really annoying people who find it rather easy to learn....just about everything. The problem is that 'know how' usually equates to 'me doing'....and I get overwhelmed with my tasks. And if I ask for help - it's usually fairly quietly....and only once... mainly cause I was raised on Virginia Slims advertisement "You can have it all!" (BS!)

I've made a strong effort to cut out activities that I 'like' but that I do just cause I 'can'... I got rid of all of my cake decorating/baking stuff, other than a basic set. I got rid of all the scrapbooking...got rid of 90% of the sewing stuff... still have a machine/serger...

My goal is to find a better balance between being a photographer, a mom (single until October), a wife, a full time employee, a volunteer....

I start early, and I end late....and after my knee injury almost two years ago - I've gained 60 lbs, and oh it sucks... but I just got the all clear from my ortho doctor...so back to the gym...although there will be no triathlons in my future unfortunately...

So the plan is to take better care of me... which means limiting somethings... and some of the things on my list aren't optional...I'm going to limit clients, and sessions, and how much I volunteer to do... I'm going to focus on making the sessions I do - really count - and go from there.

So the goal is service unlike they've ever seen - personal attention to them, their family, their needs to a degree that I know is unbeatable. Establishing relationships that will last kids...graduations...marriages... and making it more than just about 'the photos'.

We'll see how it goes...

But mainly....I'm going to learn a new word.

No.

[crazeazn]

1) hoard more lenses via buy/sell/trade
2) shoot more things besides people like i did in colllege, at least 2-3 photocrawls this year.

[Valt]

Hmmm, my goals would likely be:

- Attend photography workshops (already signed up for 2 in Jan)
- Learn and use OCF (just got equipment for xmas)
- Get photo website up and running
- Be a better photog

[Flea77]

1) Improve my skillset - Attend workshops, group shoots, lots of practice
2) Have more fun - Fun trips with nothing but my rangefinder, or 4x5, or 124G, ACK!
3) Get a least a few paying gigs - Product shoots, maybe 2nd a wedding
4) Lastly, develop C-41 at home, something I have always wanted to do

Allan

[srwatters]

- Shoot more photographs of my own kids
- Get more creative with post processing
- Start, finish, and publish my 'portrait project'
- Finish my shooting space

That ought to keep me busy enough

[KenJulio]

Just the opposite of John(CrazeAzn)

stop whoring lenses...oops...hoarding...lol
get out and shoot more - photo a day minimum
attend photo conference(s)
develop and complete a couple of projects

Most important, enjoy it!

[BeccaJ]

- attend photography workshop (check! january w/ leslie!)
- attend business oriented workshop
- get website up (it's made, and everythings done, i just havent uploaded pics to the galleries, shame on me)
- print print print - (albums, gallery wraps, specialty products to show clients)
- keep improving. i think i came a long way in 2009 but i need to keep going.