Happy New Year!

Wokingham Sunset, near Kentwood Farm, Warren House Road

Every year I learn more about photography as an art form and as a business. Like some other industries photography is evolving at an incredible rate.  There’s a lot more creativity with smart-phone cameras and affordable dSLRs but at the same time less creative with selfie sticks and social media vanity.

Some days I feel more inspired than ever, and others I feel like packing away my gear and going back to the “9-5”.  For me, photography isn’t just a job, it’s a passion that comes from my heart.  When I take an image I’m proud of I feel a sense of accomplishment (although I’m never really satisfied with my own work).  When I share that photo and others “like” and comment, I feel happy.  However it also creates an internal pressure to post more often to social media.

In reality my life is not my social media feed, nor is anyone else's.  In 2018 I will still post regularly, but I am going to limit the time I spend on the various platforms.  That’s my biggest “resolution” for 2018.

You know the song Auld Lang Syne?  It’s an old Scottish song from the 1700’s that is basically saying “time's gone by”.  This time of year not only do we look to the coming year with resolutions and goals for the future, but also take time to reflect on the past.  It’s important to remember how far we have come and the lessons and adventures that have brought us this far.  You can pull out some old albums, or scroll through your Facebook memories.  (See how important photos are!)
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I leave you with this beautiful version of Auld Lang Syne with scenic pictures of Scotland while you reminisce over your old photos: