New Years Resolutions

Raise your hand if your goal 2010 is to improve your photography skills? Join the club! I've enjoyed doing this blog over the last two months since it's given me a lot of opportunities to go over the basics and remember things I had forgotten I knew. At a certain point all of these things become automatic, which is good for those applying it and difficult for those of us trying to strain our brains back to the Fall of 1999 and my first quarter in college.

The keys to any good resolution is the mini goals that establish progress and making yourself accountable to someone (besides yourself). So I'm issuing a challenge to help you get there. Simply post in the comments for this blog (not the facebook notes or in a email) stating what you want to work on specifically that will make you a better photographer. I will then create posts designed around the comments you leave. Additionally I'm going to start giving out homework which I'd love for you to post on this blog with your results. Good or bad, doesn't matter, experience is the best teacher!

In the mean time, here are a few suggestions of steps you can take that will lead to a completed resolution and a happy new year.

1. Photograph often, every day if possible.
2. Have a purpose for picking up your camera. Ask, "What do I want this photo to say?"
3. Try new things. If at first you don't succeed? Reshoot! 
4. Draw diagrams for your lighting, and framing. This will help you shoot with purpose instead of by accident.

Can't wait to hear what you have to say!