How typical of me - my blogversary was on the 23 November and I didn't even remember.
In general, I'm not taking this blogging thing seriously enough. I have a few faithful readers, I enjoy keeping them up-to-date with what's going on in my life. The goals I set myself in the intro entry (see above) have so far not been fulfilled.
1. Beyond the few first articles, I haven't written much about going pro and what it means. Or what it meant. So forget about it. From the money I earn through photography, I can afford to buy Una a set of Lego twice a year. It seems to me that I'm further away from being a pro now than I was a year ago. I am willing, but not really able (my photo equipment is everything but professional) and when it comes to self-promotion, I don't know what to do. I'm here to take the pictures, not sell them. I probably need an agent.
2. I don't really see myself as an artist at all. What I wrote there seems very pretentious now. I think I'm a good photographer. And that's about it.
3. As for the ropes of child portraiture - I've learned a lot there, actually. But I am extremely limited by my camera and lenses and I think I've used up their potential to the fullest. I'll tell you one thing though. Photographing a baby is worlds away from photographing a toddler. Think smiling, cute, huge-eyed, non-moving vs. ill-disposed, screaming, running, camera-snatching.
4. I haven't written more than 300 characters about the technique so far. Probably because 90% of my photos are taken at available light, ISO 400, 50mm fixed focal length and f/2. There.
5. Haha, some off-topic posts every now and then! You be the judge. Although I still haven't started embedding YouTube clips of people farting in front of a flame. But I do promise to set myself more realistic blogging goals for the upcoming year.
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