What are your photographic resolutions for 2010?  Whether you are an established pro or just picking up a camera there has to be something you should want to push yourself to do to become a better photographer.

I’ve been thinking of what I want to do photographically in 2010.  One thought was “a picture a day”.  It’s a great way to go out and force yourself to pick up your camera every day and shoot something.  They aren’t all going to be masterpieces, but that’s not the point.  The point is that you’ll be practicing every day.  You’ll be changing the settings on the you camera, your flash.  You’ll be pushing ISOs and shutter speeds.  You’ll be learning your gear.  I know because I did it a couple of years ago.  That’s my problem with taking it on again – a sort of been there and done that.

Another one that’s interesting to me is a “100 Strangers” project.  I know a few people who have taken this on.  It’s a challenge for a lot of reasons.  First, you’re going to need to have your camera with you all the time because you never know when you’ll find the perfect stranger.  Second, and probably harder than the last point, is that you’re going to have to approach somebody you don’t know and ask them – without seeming completely like a stalker – and ask them if you can take their picture.  I’m greedy, I’d probably have to ask if I could take a couple.  😉

Still not sure what I’m going to take on.  I have a few other ideas rattling around the old noggin that I’m not ready to share.   Good thing I have a couple more days to 2010 to sort it all out. 🙂

What sort of challenges can you think up?

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I do have Best Cam. I take my pics using that and then load one pic a day into Project 365.

You were insane and did 365 self portraits. I’m just talking about doing 365 photos of anything. Nobody wants to see my grill 365 days in a row!

365 is HARD! I did it and was glad it was over. It did make me focus – no pun intended – more on self portraits and how to get them (with help from you) though…….

I am looking forward to the next year photographically speaking more than I did this year just gone!

Are you a Best Cam app user?

I’ll let you know when we’re walking again. Something should be happening in January.

Paul,

You’re going to love this one…I have an app on my iPhone called the Project 365, which is a photo-a-day project. With my DSLR, my resolution is to take it with me to all of the girls’ functions. I have slacked off too much the past couple of years. I am also looking forward to the next photowalk, so keep me updated, please.

Phil