2010 was a big year for me. I didn't have any internships to fall back on and finished oh so close to a staff job with The Denver Post but as my first full year devoted entirely to freelancing, I loved every minute of it.
While other editorial and wedding work kept me busy, this past year was dominated by sports. I covered everything from eight year olds to the professionals in just about every major sport you can think of and I endured the entire spectrum of weather doing so. Sometimes I was challenged to bring back the picture by one of my clients and others it was a personal challenge, just shooting for myself.
I made both significant personal and professional strides during the course of the last 365 days. I was published in Sports Illustrated for the first time, I secured a contract with one of the top sports photo agencies in the world but more importantly than anything, I strengthened my relationships with several local photographers, much better and wiser than I, who taught me so much.
It's amazing what can happen when you buy a round of beers and then just listen. Trust me, you'll learn a lot.
Going through my images from this past year also pointed out a weakness: feature photos. While I feel I had a great year capturing peak action, I need to point my lens away from the field of play more often and search out small, intimate moments that tell the story of the game in a way that most of the audience isn't privy too.
I think I've found my New Year's resolution.
I plan on keeping it.
My favorite wedding photos from 2010 are up next so stay tuned.
-JCE
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