Wherein I have content enough to review a year

2014 is only barely over, and I'm not sure how I feel about it. Creatively,
it was a year in which lots of things happened. I started shooting in RAW format, I upgraded my copy of photoshop to be able to handle RAW images, I finally learned about layers, expanding the frame, and compositing; Essentially, before 2014, I was a back-ass photographer. I'm all right with that. Let's begin.
January
The Manifestation of Forgotten Grudges


I have a soft spot in my tiny heart for this one. It's the first time I feel like I got a 'painterly' look happening. I also made a space that didn't previously exist- which is convincing if I don't look too closely.

February
The Malevolence of small things


This day aligned in a lot of ways that were both perfect, and hellish. Leave it at, calm birds, sidelong glances, and wonky focal lengths for the expansion.

March
Don't tell me to smile

You're not the boss of me. Also, flowers in the fridge for a week.

April
The Long Way Home

No expanded frame, not actually a lit lantern, and I love my backyard and you'll see more of that.

May
Flight

At some point during the year, Don chops up that log and I get sad. The last 2 props are currently installations in our home. I leave for Vermont this month, and return with a shot I use as a texture for...the rest of the year. See if you can tell.

June
The Persistence of Hours

The abandoned house down the street. Accosted by folks in a car asking if it's my house, to which I respond: Is it your house? Since then, the yard's been cut back regularly. Also: How I learned about Poison Ivy.

July
Exorcism

I let go of some demons in a new park.

August
Fallen Fruit

I convince my friend, who has a peach tree, to model for me. She's the first person, besides Don, I've ever used for a model. It's easy and it blows my mind.

September
Autumn's Doorstep

It's almost Halloween, do something spooky!

October
A Deceptive Passage

The Wild Ones! An amazing workshop for 2 days in NYC opens doors to awesome people, places, techniques, and more. Despite my 'ahhhh people' syndrome, I had a blast!

November
Enlightenment, the Scholar

Taken as part of a Photo Battle, I spent most of the time fretting over the state of my books. About 7 shots in, my camera fell over (just a ding), and I had to make do with what I'd shot already.

December
I did some shooting for a concept I came up with earlier, to get approval for a project I hope to do in 2015. I'm not able to share the shot, but hope to begin/reveal the project in the coming months!

All in all, I'd have to say it's been a year of growth that's only inspired me to keep growing. It's clear I need to look beyond my backyard for locations (adventure), I'd love to photograph more people (hint hint), I'll be less ice-queen like at workshops (promise), and I'd love to experiment with some new styles and techniques!

I'm starting my own Project 52 as well this year, although the first shot may have already been in the backyard. What are some of your goals, creative or otherwise, for the new year?