Reflect On Your 2020 Photography f/51 - a podcast by Scott Davenport

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As the year comes to a close, it is a natural point to reflect on our photography. It’s an important step to see where you’ve grown as an artist and find opportunities to stretch creatively. Now, 2020 has not been a normal year - and that is a big understatement. Nevertheless, there is value in reviewing your collection of photos from the past year. Take stock of what you did, and reflect on what worked and what didn’t work. Only when we measure our photography can we improve our photography.

I examined my 2020 work this past week. Listen to the podcast to hear about the things I discovered.  Some were expected, others were surprising. I use a healthy amount of metadata when I review my past work. Most of it comes for free via the EXIF data captured by our camera. I also rely on ratings that I’ve added throughout the year. Have a listen to The Metadata Time Machine f/10 for thoughts about why I think it’s important (hint: you can do examinations like this!).

I looked at my work in four different ways:

  1. By The Numbers
  2. Camera Settings & Gear
  3. Photo Content
  4. Post-Processing 

Listen to the episode for details, or visit the episode website for notes on these four areas.

This level of examination takes a little time, and I feel it is time well spent. Dedicate an hour or two to reviewing your photos. Use the points above as a guide. You’ll have a firmer footing on where you are creatively, and be poised to grow in 2021.

I’ll be back again in the new year. In the next podcast, I’ll talk about the opportunities I’ve identified with my photography and discuss the personal goals and projects I am planning for 2021.

Have a happy, wonderful, and safe new year!


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