Resolutions | Taiwan Travel Photographers

Countless resolutions have been made in the holy city of Varanasi

Here we are at the end of a long, sometimes difficult and ultimately rewarding journey. Last year I resolved to create a 365 photo project with a difference – not just an image a day but a phototip of some kind a day. Some were easier than others but along the way I tried to cover a wide range of areas that would appeal to photographers of all levels, from the beginner first starting out to the seasoned professional. Making a photographic resolution and following through on it is a test of patience and discipline at times, but it’s worth it in the long run. I’ll write more about the whole process in a couple of weeks after I’ve had a chance to decompress a bit. For now though, let me ask you this.

What is your photographic resolution(s) for the year 2011?

If you feel really brave, drop a note mentioning it in the comments below and I’ll make sure to stay in touch with you and see how you’re progressing over the year.

Not sure what to do? Here are a few suggestions.

A 365 project.
Contact a potential new client every working day.
A new personal project each month.
Embrace multimedia and/or video.
Create a portfolio worthy image each month.
Seek out new avenues for your work.
Begin learning a new style or genre of photography.
Put on an exhibition.
Start a photography club.
Just an organisation such as IGVP.
Apply for a photography grant.
Step outside your comfort zone in some way.
Take positive steps in your marketing with a telesummit such as Clarion Call 2011.

The list could be endless. The only thing limiting you in 2011 is your imagination and your dreams. So what are you waiting for? Get out there, create evocative images, tell compelling stories and make it a year to remember. Happy new year.

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Anonymous

Congratulations on the resolution of your project. I’m planning on a 365 project, but just a photo a day.

http://www.craigfergusonimages.com cfimages

Thanks Brent. I’ll be looking forward to yours – it’s a worthy goal to have.

http://www.drustefanstone.com Dru

Oooo…you have a few on that list that are part of mine: Seek out new avenues for your work. Apply for a photography grant. (Kickstarter too) Put on an exhibition. But perhaps not all in that order. I’ve had exhibitions of my art work, but not my photography so I know that is possible but not my first push to do. I have bunches more I mentioned briefly in my own blog. Now to circle one and do something every day to make an effort to accomplish it! I’m looking forward to a good year.

http://www.craigfergusonimages.com cfimages

That list is more suggestions for everyone rather than my own list. Personal stuff for me is always ongoing, and some of the more professional and business-related ideas I’m going to finalize into a plan early next week.

http://www.darrenmelrose.com/blog Darren Melrose

Craig,

Many congratulations on finishing your year long project. That was a huge task you undertook. Good work

http://www.craigfergusonimages.com cfimages

Thanks Darren.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=683999714 Kenneth Dickson

My goal was to take more coffee shots for my website, and I did some shots, but I just put that aside to develop the content first. One of the advantages of static sites vs. blogs is that you can go back and polish stuff because you don’t have to publish something EVERY day. As a writer that suits me more.

Good luck on your 365 posts.

Kenneth

http://www.craigfergusonimages.com cfimages

Yeah, probably easier for a static site and writing than a blog. I’ll be easing off a bit through 2011 though.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=683999714 Kenneth Dickson

wow! Disqus just ate my comment.
Anonymous

Well done on the 365 project, the successful completion shows a great amount of determination and self discipline, something that everyone, not only photographers can benefit from.

keep up the good work mate.

Tom

http://www.craigfergusonimages.com cfimages

Cheers Tom,

I learned a lot from doing it but it’s nice to be able to move ahead with something new now.