Since the start of 2010 there has been a number of things that we’ve introduced to our business and a few I’ve shared here. This a list of 10 things that I’ve either discovered or really embraced in 2010.

1. Photoshop Actions and Droplets or rather having a system and good workflow

There’s a few posts you might want to look at

Photoshop actions and droplets

• Create your own actions in Photoshop
• Create your own actions in Photoshop Part 2 – Saving and exporting actions
• Creating droplets in Photoshop
• Photoshop Camera RAW vs Aperture – RAW Processing

Workflow

• Wedding photography digital workflow
• Photo-shoot workflow and retouching
• The Perfect Lightroom Workflow by Kevin Mullins

2. Podcasting

If you like listening to photography podcasts then check out this list – 10 Great Photography podcasts

We already have a large archive of podcasts here:

• The Photo Creative Podcast
• Business Ideas For Photographers

3. The LensBaby

My favorite little toy of them all, love it or hate it the LensBaby has a special little place in my camera bag.

We have three Photoshop actions which are all free to download. – Latest Version - LensBaby Photoshop Action 3.0

Here are some of my LensBaby related posts:

Images

• Photo Walk – LensBaby and 50mm images
• Wedding Cupcakes – LensBaby shots
• Soulounger – the last ever gig
• Portsmouth Training Day Images (2)
• 10 Cold Chips – Michael Shilling
• Portsmouth Training Day – LensBaby Shots
• LensBaby experiments

Equipment reviews

• LensBaby Composer aperture tests
• LensBaby 0.6 Wide Angle and 1.6 Telephoto lens accessories
• LensBaby Macro Lens Kit tests

4. WordPress 3.0

It’s not just WordPress or the upgrade that has really excited me but rather the sheer power and seemingly limitless possibilities that it affords me as a photography blogger (does that sound over the top). Anyway….. my favorite plugin of 2010 would without doubt be the Wibiya Tool Bar

Also have a look at My top 10 WordPress Plugins

5. Studio Cloud

We briefly mentioned Studio Cloud in Preparing to say thank you but we’re be having a closer look at the studio management software in 2011

6. Twitter

Although I’ve been on Twitter since the start of 2009 it’s been the last year that I’ve really embraced it. If you’re not already following me then you can find me @memorygate

If you like an easy way to consume a photography related Twitter feed than have a look at The Photographers Daily.

7. The SWPP

I have been a member of the SWPP for a couple of years now but it’s only been the last year that I’ve got a bit more involved in the forum. The convention is coming up in January so I’ll be there checking out what’s new and meeting up with lots of interesting people.

8. Current Photographer

I’d already heard of Trevor Current through his segment on the New Media Photographer podcast. This year not only has Trevor guest posted here but I’ve also put together a series on articles relating to the business of side of being of professional photographer.

Here they are:

Tools for Your Photography Business Series

• Time
• The Perfect Viewing
• Location Portrait Photographers
• Studio Portrait Photographers
• Wedding Photographers
• Financials
• Software and Online Presence

Other posts

• What should my photography business sell?
• Building Your Photography Support Network
• It’s Good to Talk (to Other Photographers)
• HDR – What’s Next and What’s Already Possible
• Affordable Outsourcing for Photographers
• 10 Quick Ways to Increase Your Wedding Revenue
• 8 Ways To Turn Wedding Guests Into Your Next Client
• How to Price Your Photography and Your Products
• 10 Different Ways to Set Yourself Apart as a Photographer
• 15 Ways to Increase Your Portrait Revenue

9. Loads of awesome websites

I’ve discovered hundreds of interesting and helpful websites and blogs over the past 12 months. My list 100 Awesome Photography blogs is just a few of my favorites.

10. Sharing is caring

Thanks to the support of other photographers and a little link love here and there, Photo Creative 365 has grown beyond expectations.

Not only is sharing caring but it makes you part of something that is bigger than your business and that is the photographic community….. it’s a nice community to be a part of and even more beneficial interacting with it!