2013 In Review

January 03, 2014  •  Leave a Comment

I realize that we're three days into 2014 and that generally these types of reviews are done in December.  But December was a bit crazy for me, with finals and travel and holidays and more travel, so I'm just now getting some time to reflect.

2013 was an interesting year, photography-wise. In some ways, it was markedly slower than years past-- fewer events, fewer shoots-- which doesn't exactly surprise me, given the fact that I'm working full-time, going to school three-quarter-time, and still trying to maintain some semblance of a social life. Something was bound to move to the back burner, and this year in many ways it was my photography. 

But on the other hand, 2013 was also a banner year. I documented more of my everyday life through Instagram-- 105 photos in 2013. Some of my favorites:

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I participated in my first public show ever in 2013. A pop-up gallery with FotoDC in October-- a huge milestone and definitely nerve-wracking. I'm so glad I did though, as it gave me some much-needed perspective on who I am as a photographer: what I do differently, what I do well, what I need to work on, and it made me discuss my work with strangers. 

And finally the limited work that I did this year, the actual shoots and events, were some of the best I've ever done. I'm improving in big and little ways every time I pick up my camera, and I can't really ask for much more than that. Some of my favorites:

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After talking with a friend on New Year's Eve, I've decided that in 2014, I want to be more brave. To put myself out there more, take more risks, dream bigger. And that's doubly true when it comes to my photography. 

Here's to bravery in 2014!


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