So for 2013 I decided to go ahead and post my year goals for
Amy Shutt Photography. 2012 was a great
year for me. I have learned a lot, meet
some great people, and produced images I am excited about. But, there is always more to learn, more
people to meet, and more images to produce!
This past year I decided to focus primarily on animal/pet portraiture and
commercial work and I will continue to do so in 2013. I think my ultimate challenge this year will
be the attempt to incorporate animals in some shape or form into every piece I shoot (except freelance work, of course!). The human/animal relationship
has always been of great interest to me and exploring this in my photography
work is going to be a huge work in progress hopefully for the rest of my photography
career. With this theme in mind, I have
made a master list of 15 on-going personal projects I plan to begin in 2013 and
I couldn’t be more excited. I feel dedicating the majority of my time to the endeavors I
find most fulfilling will only help me to become the best photographer I can
be.
So, on to my goal list for 2013:
- Begin working on my 15 personal projects that focus on the
animal/human relationship. Post these as
working project galleries on my website http://www.amyshutt.com
- Save up for two new lenses, one new Speedlight, one
new strobe, several new modifiers, and a vagabond mini so I can really work to
perfect my lighting techniques.
- Do more outside ‘lifestyle’ type shoots with
pets and owners
- Continue my rescue and shelter work with CAA
Catio, APAWS, YELP! Baton Rouge, and Sula Foundation
- Continue to teach my classes, workshops, and
continue teaching my private mentoring sessions.
- Finish painting and setting up my
studio! And when it's done, I’m gonna have a studio party.
- Produce print samples and products/album samples
for studio and website.
- Make a large format book of my work for studio
- Book at least 36 pet portrait and commercial clients
- Continue freelance work with current magazine and
company and reach out to get more freelance work for local publications and
beyond.
- Submit pet/animal photography for publication
online and print.
- Network, network, network with like minded
people, companies, businesses, and
artists!
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| Birdie, the Siberian cat, and me at a pet photo session |
Thanks for all the support, guys! You made my 2012 a memorable
and appreciative learning experience! :)
