As this blog is still new, the topics are still just working their way out. Sometimes the posts will be lots of new pictures of exciting new faces or places. Other times it will be about what I'm into at that time in my hobby. Sometimes it will be more stock or microstock photography related.
That's what time it is right now. Microstock. One of my goals this year is to add 50 new pictures to my portfolio each and every month. Consistency is key here. Well as I sit here on the 20th, I am half way. I have added 25 new pics so far this month. I need to step up the pace to hit that goal this month. The problem is this isn't easy. It's cold and white outside. Not a lot of exciting topics to go shoot. As a result they have to be indoor mini studio based. Not as exciting and a lot more difficult to come up with new ideas.
The good news is I still have 11 days this month to hit the goal. Now back to work...
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Sunday, January 9, 2011
2011 Goals
Well I mentioned in my last post that I would post some of my 2011 photography related goals. So here they are. Some I won't mention as they are more personal.
1. Double my stock photography portfolio to 1400 images.
2. Add 50 pictures to my stock portfolio every month.
3. Learn Photoshop.
4. Improve my skills (both photography and processing).
5. Add posts to this blog on a regular basis.
6. Try to take photos as often as possible, even if just for fun.
Well, those are my main goals. The first two really will have me focused on my stock portfolio. The next two are to improve my skills. The last two are more for enjoyment so this hobby doesn't become a job.
What are your photography goals for 2011? Add a comment and let me know what you think. Now onto the Packer game. Go Pack!!!
1. Double my stock photography portfolio to 1400 images.
2. Add 50 pictures to my stock portfolio every month.
3. Learn Photoshop.
4. Improve my skills (both photography and processing).
5. Add posts to this blog on a regular basis.
6. Try to take photos as often as possible, even if just for fun.
Well, those are my main goals. The first two really will have me focused on my stock portfolio. The next two are to improve my skills. The last two are more for enjoyment so this hobby doesn't become a job.
What are your photography goals for 2011? Add a comment and let me know what you think. Now onto the Packer game. Go Pack!!!
Monday, January 3, 2011
Welcome Photoshop CS5.
New year, new challenge. Well it's 2011, Happy New Years to all. I will be posting some of my photo related resolutions later but I have embarked on a new journey. I finally jumped in the deep end and purchased Photoshop CS5. While it is certainly an investment it is one I felt I needed to do. Prior to this I was using PhotoImpact X3 and previous versions back to Ulead. While I loved this program (and its early roots are tied to PS) it is not the industry standard. While Photoshop is a beast, everybody uses it and all tuturials are on PS. This is something I have been putting off doing due to price and the new learning required but if I am going to be serious I need to take the plunge. I first needed a new PC capable of running this program and I took care of that need in the last few days. Now I have a new pc and a new program that all require some time to learn and set up.
This will keep me busy for awhile but should result in better post production pics in the long run. I'll post more as I learn but wanted to get a new post out there. Stay tuned for an exciting 2011!!
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