2013 Photography Goals

"A goal without a plan is just a wish."

The Plan

1. The 52 week project.

2. Monthly photo critique. These will take place on CM. There are lots of very talented photographers there and a critique of your own work in one of the best ways to improve. There is a whole board dedicated to serious critique.

3. Become more active on CM. I may expand this to another forum toward the end of the year but for now I'm concentrating on CM. I'm already participating in two projects...

• Blog circle -- Monthly assignments with a share on the 2nd day of each month starting in February. The post will link to another blogger in my group.
• 52P Facebook group -- arranged by a group of ladies on CM. We are planning to share photos and encouragement and ideas.

4. Take 2-3 online workshops.

5. E-learning. Finish two CM breakouts that I have already purchased and complete 2-3 more breakouts from CM.

6. Read photography books. Specifically, finish Understanding Exposure and read 2 more books.

7. Keep equipment handy. This is going to be tricky because I want my camera close and ready but I don't want to put it where it could get damaged. I have two small children who tend to cause damage to things I like.

8. Back up photos regularly. This isn't going to make me a better photographer but it is a good habit to have.

9. Monthly family photo.