By Raffy Paredes From noted photographer Eric Kim at http://erickimphotography.com is the list “30 Inspirational New Year’s Photography Resolutions to Make Your Year Great” that is worth sharing. Choose what resolutions are challenging and yet doable for you. Don’t forget to share with your fellow readers the results as well as your experience in doing the resolutions. Read on:

1. Don’t leave the camera without your camera on your neck/wrist.
2. Only use one camera, one lens.
3. Worry less about gear: only shoot with your phone for a month.
4. Only shoot film for a month.
5. If you shoot in black and white only shoot color for a year (and vice-versa).
6. Experiment making underexposed dramatic photos at -1/-2 exposure compensation. Also try overexposed photos at +1/+2 exposure compensation.
7. Only shoot at one arm length away for an entire month.
8. Seek to simplify yet also make your photos more dynamic.
9. Shoot only in JPEG for a year not to worry about post-processing, and to focus more on shooting.
10. Buy a good photo book for yourself at least once a month.
11. Study one master photographer every week.
12. Make photos more like a child. Don’t take yourself/your photos too seriously.
13. Shoot at least one artistic selfie of yourself every day for a year.
14. Do more personal photos by taking pictures of your loved ones: your kids, partner, friends, coworkers, and your parents.
15. Make one photo album of your family (on 4×6 prints).
16. Look at all your photos and make a set of your 10 most epic photos.
17. Upload your best photos to Flickr and enable full-resolution downloads.
18. Make your own photography blog.
19. Treat photography as walking meditation. Value photography as important to your mental health.
20. Make a PDF ebook of your photos and share it for free.
21. Make your own photography YouTube channel.
22. Make a video slideshow of your favorite videos, add music to it, and upload it to YouTube.
23. Rebrand yourself as a “visual artist.” Learn to draw, paint, and create other forms of visual art.
24. Photograph your morning commute every day for three months. Edit it down to your best 12 pictures and publish it as a series.
25. Have one small exhibition show at a local coffee shop with five prints.
26. Sell one print of your work for $99.
27. Plan one international photography travel adventure for yourself.
28. Don’t compare yourself to other photographers to overcome disappointment.
29. Delete Instagram for a month to focus on making photos only for yourself.
30. For a year, only make photos that put a smile on your face.

A printable version complete with visuals by Annette Kim is downloadable from http://erickimphotography.com. And now to our featured readers with three new photo contributors. Christine Deysolong, an OFW based in Dubai sent in the photo titled “Majestic Sunset in Seljalandsfoss” taken in Iceland. “I started enjoying photography in 2015, using only my mobile phone,” Cristine writes. “I’m more into capturing the beauty of nature in most places I visit. It was my first time in Iceland and I became so in love with the country, and looking forward to go back next year.” The untitled macro photo of a butterfly comes from Jude Russell Paraico, a Grade 12 student at Koronadal National High School. The photo was sent over by Rojen Basco, his photographer buddy. Rojen, who has already been featured in this column writes: “An aspiring macro photographer who always amazes me with his shots of nature and the bizarre creation of God. I hope it can be featured in your column. I secretly sent this photo of him and he will be surprised if it will be featured.” Kathleen Mae Ancheta shares an untitled photo taken in Binondo, Manila during Chinese New Year. “Upon observing the people roaming around the busy streets of Binondo, this old couple captured my attention, and it is really proven that true love lasts forever,” writes Kathleen. Other photos on today’s page come from previously featured readers, some of whom regularly send their images to this column. Reymart Sefuentes took a photo of the first sunrise of 2018 (New Year Sunrise) in Sablig, Anda, Pangasinan. From Ramil Gregorio is “1st Sunset of 2018,” a photo of a fisherman resting on his boat by the beach silhouetted against the setting sun. “Morning Layers” comes from Jan Rudielee Gadiano. He shares: “This photo was taken on our way to the summit of Mt. Kalugong, La Trinidad, Benguet. Beyond grateful to have witnessed this divine beauty. I wish I could see more of this.” Mhikie Manzanares contributed the photo, “Madonna and Child.” “This photo, which I titled Madonna and Child was taken last October in a local museum,” he writes. “I think silhouette is my style when it comes to photography. I like playing with lights and capturing contrast. This photo is so symbolic and simple.” Oliver Co submitted the night photo, “The View of Taiwan at Taipei 101.” He took the picture with a smartphone. And from Timothy John Tugade is “Dapit Hapon,” taken in Abucay, Bataan using a mobile. Reprinted today is a photo from last week’s column titled “Unibersidad ng Pilipinas” by Muhammad Haykal Lorena which was mistakenly attributed to a different sender.   Readers may now view issues of Picture Perfect including this column at www.mb.com.ph. For comments, suggestions or just to share an image or idea, email [email protected] or [email protected].