Goals made for 2012 starting December 15 to 21
15. Blog more photo essays.
I’ll admit- my weakness is writing, finding the words is what holds me back from posting more frequently… Which really is no excuse, what I really need to do is just post more photo essays. Tell a story with my photos, then my words won’t matter- plus a completely new challenge- tell a story without words!
16. Re-visit my photo archives.
I have so many photos just sitting in boxes that carry memories and stories. I need to/would like to scan them all and get them on my computer. This will help remind me of how far I’ve come with my photography as well as remind me of good times/ideas that I can share with all of you!
17. Back up computer(s) daily!
Along with that I need to have more than one back-up copy. As a photographer it is very important that I not loose any data or photos – that would be the end of the end. Two months ago I broke my computer and hadn’t backed up for a week’s time so I lost a few fun shots that I had taken. It could have been worse- way worse, but it just proved how important a daily back-up is!
St. Paul, MN- Mears Park Christmas Decorations
18. Experiment with my pickling recipes.
If there’s one thing I love more than photography it’s pickles- and by pickles I mean anything with lots of vinegar! This year I want to spend more time in the garden growing veggies and then I want to make them into pickles! I want to experiment with different recipes and methods- maybe doing a brine for several days first. I also want to try out different veggies (I’ve done asparagus, cucumbers, and peppers- time to broaden my horizons!) And the very best part of this goal- TASTE TEST them all!!
19. Go with the flow.
The best moments in life and the best photos are always the unplanned, unexpected ones. If I make a point of going with the flow I will never miss those moments because I’m worrying about how I hadn’t planned for whatever is happening!
20. Be organized.
While the best moments are the unexpected ones, I won’t be there to capture them if I’m not organized about the small things; things like keeping my camera and lenses clean, packing exactly what I need and no more, in order to be quick on my feet, and studying about a destination before I get there, to make sure I make the most of it!
21. Have patience.
I am naturally impatient, but as I posted here patience is the key to a good photo. Waiting for the light, waiting for the right splash of color on the right person, waiting for any person, waiting for all the people to clear out… you get the picture.
Saint Paul, MN- Winter Carnival Ice Carvings – Alice in Wonderland