Tuesday, January 4, 2011

My Photography New Year Resolutions for 2011

So I won't make this list too incredibly long, or expensive...because it needs to be accomplish-able!

My Photography New Years Resolutions for 2011 go as follows!
(in no specific order...but than again, maybe they are...it's whatever comes to mind first so it may be by importance!

-Purchase External Flash, Reflector, Hot Shoe, and Pocketwizard!)

(these purchases aren't too pricey so this should be an easy accomplishment...and a very important one!)

-Invest in a new camera
(yes I have a few specifics in mind...yes they are in the $,$$$ dollar range, but well worth the purchase)

-Decide which editing program I prefer to stick with

(Corel? Photoshop? Both have their perks...but one is definitely easier than the other!)

-BOOK MORE CLIENTS!
(word of mouth would be helpful!! ;)

-Complete page of headshots to send off
(tweak, edit, and take in advice my awesome Uncle gave me)

-Master my film camera
(Little by little I am figuring out how to shoot the photo on the best settings it can be on. That's the sacrifice you have to make w/ film though...you shoot, develop and learn)

-Redo my website
(When I made my current website, it was kind of spur of the moment; since then, I have discovered an even better website domain...woohoo!)

-Change up my logo a bit

(yes KIMAGES will stay..but maybe change up the font...add a little something extra)

-Decide and settle on a way for clients to view proofs
(disc or website...I have a few ideas up my sleeve)

-Create client proofing document check-list
(eh...I'll pass on explaining  this one....this is more so for weddings)

-Speaking of weddings, SHOOT A WEDDING!

(People get married everyday...well mostly every weekend...C'mon, I don't charge an arm and a leg and your photos WILL turn out FAN-DIDDLY-TASTIC)

-Discover new outdoor shooting locations

(I don't mind the drive if it's worth the shot!)

-Buy & Create props!

(Too many times I have passed up bargain items I thought would look awesome in a photo...! And there's lots you can buy to make your own!)

-IMPROVE MY CREATIVITY

(poses, style, props, location, editing....these are all key factors!!)


That's all I can think of for now...who knows, as I cross one of these off my list, I could add another...

Happy New Year everyone, enjoy it!
Love,
Kimmy

PS-Feel free to leave comments, advice, opinions, and words of wisdom!