New Year's Resolution Ideas for Photographers

It’s that time of year once again. Time to reflect on the past year and see what areas of your life have room for self-improvement. As a photographer, the new year is the perfect time to reevaluate and set goals to help you progress or improve your photography skills. Here are some New Year’s resolution ideas to help get your photography juices flowing. 

Set Goals

When setting any New Year’s resolution involving new healthy habits including fitness, the first thing you should do is set tangible goals. The same is true when making New Year’s resolutions concerning your photographic fitness. This will help you maintain focus and keep you from falling into a creative rut halfway through the new year.

Learn a New Technique

When you look back on 2020, did you find yourself taking the same type of photos over and over? Have you taken so many shots of the same wildlife in your backyard that you’re on a first name basis with the squirrels and birds? It’s easy to go with what’s familiar. Try branching out with New Year’s resolutions that will expand your skill set. Try learning some new techniques to add to your photography skillset.

Get Your Backups in Order

Make sure one of your New Year’s resolutions includes full-proofing your backup system. It may seem like a tedious task, but backing up your images is one of the most important chores you have as a photographer. Start off your New Year’s resolution by purchasing some memory cards so you never run out of storage. Then make sure you have a quality hard drive to store extra copies of your photos. Finally, consider getting a camera like the Canon R6 Mark II from Beachcamera.com so that you can use dual-card slots to double up on your image backup.

Shoot More

This should be the easiest photography New Year’s resolution to stick to. Get out there and use your camera. But this year, shoot with a purpose. Choose a skill you would really like to improve on in 2021. Dedicate your shooting time to refining that skill. Use the Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 from Beachcamera.com so you can see the results of your New Year’s resolution on the spot! Pin the photos up on your wall or refrigerator as a constant reminder to get out and shoot every day!

Print Your Photos

In 2021, try stepping away from the computer monitor when viewing your images. When you look at a printed photo, the image takes on a totally new perspective. You can learn a lot from a large printed image that you can then carry over into your next photoshoot. Printing your images out on a printer will also allow you to share your photography talents with others. Unlike most of your photos that remain unseen forever on your hard drives.

Use these ideas for some New Year’s resolutions to build good habits in 2021. You’ll become a better, more well-rounded photographer. Happy new year!