Here are my top ten resolutions for 2009...

1. Organize and consolidate my Aperture Libraries. My archive is a bit scattered. So with my recent purchase of big hard drives with lots of space, I plan on organizing and moving things around so I can start off the new year with a plan for future organization.

2. I will work to trim and delete duplicate images that are on my drives and in my libraries from the pre-aperture “save as” days of old.

3. I will start to keyword...

4. I will finally have a comprehensive off-site back up that I know I need to have, but have been too busy and unorganized to make happen.

5. I will schedule shooting time to make sure I get out there and shoot more. I’m not sure I’m the “photo a day” kind of guy, but it is a good idea, and with the new year about to start, now is a great time. When out there, will push myself to take more chances, try new approaches and get out of my comfort zone.

6. I will print more and hang some photography that inspires me on my wall as well as sell more of my work as art prints.

7. I will finally update and renew my website like I promised myself.

8. I will go to more exhibitions and read more of the amazing photo books in my library.

9. I will go through all my equipment, make a list of stuff I don’t use to sell on Craigslist or ebay. I will compile a dream list of items I think would enhance and rejuvenate my work, and work harder to acquire them.

10. Map out my year and work hard on improving my time management skills so I can make the first nine happen and come up with a whole new set for next year.

Feel free to post your own plans for the new year here. Happy Holidays Everyone.

New Year's Times Square 2000. Photo Copyright Steve Simon