Simon Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 I'm not normally one for new year resolutions, but I will be making several this year on the IT business side of things which I won't bore you with. As regards Photography and stock I think mine are going to be :- Shoot more niche stock as well as the local news/weather pictures ( where 90% of my pictures / revenue comes from Do some marketing to get more paid for assignments, PR work, studio/portrait work and treble my income from that side of things Improve my skills re lighting /flash / studio work Chill out a bit more behind the camera What are yours going to be ? All the best Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morrison Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 My photographic resolution is to do some indoor, home-based picture-taking. I have a few ideas, and have been looking out for suitable props. The other resolution is to get a big book, just finished, profitably into print. It's many years since I last wrote a book without already having a contract with a publisher. It's been a labour of love, and, at 130,000 words, a bit of a monster. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 (edited) Best of luck with the book John! I've just uploaded a load of stuff to a POD site and might start to take photos that I want to rather than those that I think might sell here. However it's difficult to disregard the obviously commercial after years of finding out what does and does not sell as editorial. Edited December 26, 2019 by Bryan Can't spell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colblimp Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 (edited) Just to be more successful, make more sales thus bringing in more income. Easy, right?! 😁 Edit: And to increase my port to 5,000 Edited December 26, 2019 by Colblimp 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 My new year resolution 5472 × 3648 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Woods Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Just to get out more, instead of finding excuses to stay in the warm. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Devon Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Take my new Christmas present with me wherever I go! (RX100 VII) First tryout - Dartmoor Hunt, Boxing Day meet - https://www.alamy.com/search/lightbox/4014585.html Sent the link to "Devon Live" - who replied with Quote Julian, Are there any free to use photographs from this event that you have taken? Many thanks, Grrrr...... Jools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanderingemu Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 30 minutes ago, Jools Devon said: Sent the link to "Devon Live" - who replied with Quote Julian, Are there any free to use photographs from this event that you have taken? Many thanks, Grrrr...... Jools to which you replied, "Sure, what's your credit card number?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Devon Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 looks like their staff photographer was out...... well, at one location anyway! https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/crowds-turn-up-boxing-day-3681701 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colblimp Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 (edited) Oops, quoted wrong Edited December 26, 2019 by Colblimp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 In 2020, I will absolutely promise NOT to make any resolutions about anything including photography. Take it to the bank. Edo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanderingemu Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 24 minutes ago, Ed Rooney said: In 2020, I will absolutely promise NOT to make any resolutions about anything including photography. Take it to the bank. Edo thank goodness you made this one in 2019 😉. i always take the resolution to take only one resolution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 I'm going to follow my muse to where ever she takes me 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 (edited) I learned long ago that there's no point in my making new year's resolutions about anything. As far as Alamy goes, though, I always say that I'm going to be smarter about what kind of images I make and upload. Shall see how that goes. I always have a few ideas kicking around in the attic such as getting back to doing some writing, which for many years I combined with photography. Shall have to see how that goes as well. Edited December 26, 2019 by John Mitchell 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsessions Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 (edited) My new year resolution - to bring back the passion into what I do. Photography for the love of photography. I feel I had lost that in the last few years and instead this was starting to be replaced by certain frustrations, bitterness, obsessions about sales or no sales, and also to keep these negative vibes away from the forums. Want to stop walking around and only looking at things and think is it sale able or not sale able, look through the view finder and see dollar signs; or not. My resolution is to turn the clock back to what I remember when and how I started, how fun and exciting it used to be, so much to learn, to experiment, and sales or no sales was not top priority so never got in the way of the enjoyment. I have today put a deposit on a lens for my A7III I have wanted something like it for almost a year now, this is just something to motivate me to move in that direction. I hope to bring some creativity and spontaneity back, change a little bit my shooting style, and who knows could even bring in more sales in the coming year. Wishing all you forum members more sales/licenses and all the best in the New Year! Helen Edited December 27, 2019 by hsessions 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Ventura Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 No resolutions but I always want to upload more than I do. I have to just to keep level! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 I never make resolutions. (For many years)That way I don’t feel a failure when I don’t keep them. I do have wants and desires connected to my photography, and if I manage to fulfill some, I’m very pleased. I want to go to the Wichita zoo. I haven’t made it there, yet. Curious to see if it is photo-friendly. I have a few book covers in mind, but need models. I need to kidnap a few people. Betty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geogphotos Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 I hope to have less reliance on Alamy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Yarvin Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 My photography resolution for 2020 is to improve my location lighting. In my upcoming projects, I want the location work to look as good as the studio images. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Standfast Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Just want to keep enjoying taking pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brasilnut Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 (edited) Alamy only consist of only 10% of my net revenue for all agencies combined, unfortunately. Hope this will rise next year but doubt it. Just published my Year-end review and goals for 2020. Edited December 27, 2019 by Brasilnut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlmphotog Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 On 26/12/2019 at 00:02, Simon said: What are yours going to be ? All the best Simon To be uncomfortable... Go early, stay late, explore, talk with strangers, be cold, be hot, get tired... but get the shot or at least try! Best wishes to you and yours for a Joyous New Year! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 2 hours ago, dlmphotog said: To be uncomfortable... Go early, stay late, explore, talk with strangers, be cold, be hot, get tired... but get the shot or at least try! Best wishes to you and yours for a Joyous New Year! Relax, don’t fret about the best shot, Take time to look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlmphotog Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 40 minutes ago, Sally said: Relax, don’t fret about the best shot, Take time to look. @Sally I agree there is a time to relax, look and contemplate but there is also a time for work and effort. Being uncomfortable for me is more than a physical thing it it also a mental process of trying new things and accepting failure. Comfort is a trap that I am prone to default to... So being uncomfortable is my New Years resolution. Best regards, David L. Moore vibbily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxzoomy Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 To play with my new (to me) Super Ikonta - 6 x 4.5, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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