Reflecting back on the year and the images that I made along the way is always an interesting process. As a visual person, I can remember almost exactly all the moments before, during and after each of the images you see above.
It's a gift and a curse at the same time because I'm my own worst critic. I constantly wonder how I could made an image better.
It's not all bad though. I absolutely love what I do and wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.
I love looking back and realizing that, for example, if you would have told me a year ago that I'd be covering NASCAR on a somewhat regular basis I would have said you were crazy. Now, I'm hooked.
Working in a fantastic sports town for Getty gave me the opportunity to cover some great assignments with the freedom to take risks and challenge myself. It's had to ask for much more than that.
I learned a lot from my peers this year, following their work closer than ever and using it as a measuring stick. I created personal assignments for myself and came out of them with images that I've highlighted here. I worked hard to make/find images instead of letting them unfold in front of me.
Half the battle, I feel, is staying hungry and avoiding complacency at all costs. I had good days and ones I was less than pleased about but I can say that it was never for a lack of effort.
With that in mind, I'm anxious to see what 2012 brings. I have no idea where I'll be and what new things I'll be shooting but I've learned to appreciate the unexpected.
I hope you all are looking forward to the same.
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