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Bucket list is a film about two men who share there list of things to do before they die (kick the bucket)

On a simmilar theme I have a list of targets for my photography.. I only have one left :)


As a sports photographer (mainly football)
I have my pictures published on too many websites to keep track.. I have my pics in football programs from non league to premiership and cup finals.. Getting pics on web sites and programs is easy enough..


Target #1 get pics in newspapers : Well I have achieved that as I am now on a retainer from my local paper who pay me monthly no matter how many pics I get published. Football and in the summer local cricket

Target #2 get my pics in magazines : Quite a few magazines have used my pics.. mostly free mags.. the conference mag a hospital mag and recently a police mag (england v scotland police at ewood park this month) also paid for work in womens football mag and a mens mag

Target #3 get my pics in books : I have 8 books on my shelf that feature pics by me. A couple have them on the front page of the bookk even and a japanese book on football mascots has my name on the outside front cover as the main contributor. see here http://www.kipax.com/books.php

Target #4 to photograph at all levels of football : I have done all leagues and international levels accept for a premiership game.. Thats the only thing left on my list.. I have done every level of domestic and international football.. I even photographed the first ever cup final at the new wembley.

Target #5 to have one of my pictures on the front page of a magazine. I got that THIS WEEK! a womens football magazine called fairgame. As soon as it comes through the letterbox its being framed.

Target #6 to have a photo exhibition : well i got a part in an exibition in one of the art gallerties in york city center.. then i got my own in a gallery in hyndburn. It ran for 6 weeks.. see here http://www.kipax.com/exhibition.php

Target #7 to win a competition : I was a member of a photo circle. I won at least one first second and third over the two years I was a member.. awards given aprox monthly.

Traget #8 to gain a league photographers licence : I already have a conference licence, FA accreditation and a UK Press card. But I want my own league licence. I am well on my way to achieving that and will have it in around 6 mths time :)


I set myself all the above... I am part way to achieving one and will eventually get the other thats outstanding.. All the rest of my photo bucket list I ahve done in a 5 year period..


Whats your list and how ya doing with it?
 
Well, that's pretty impressive. Congrats on all that Kipax . :thumbs:

I'm only just starting out, so my sole target / obsession / reason for driving my girlfriend insane, is to get to a point where I'm comfortably supported solely by my photography.

Had my first paying job not too long ago so that's a (very) small step in the right direction. :)

Other than that overall aim:

> I want to do an extended trip to the DR Congo and report on the ridiculous state of affairs over there. I would also like to be in a position to report on the 'other side' of various other conflicts around the world. Serbia, etc.

> Find someone brave / stupid enough to publish the results from the above. Either in news, books or exhibitions.

That's it I think. Perhaps achieve some letters from the RPS just so I can say I've done it. (Or the AIPP if I end up staying down here in Oz).

Edit: AIPP = Australian Institute of Professional Photography.
 
Great idea for a thread and you're certainly hitting your targets!

My list:

Target #1
Press accreditation for the 2012 Olympics to cover the equestrian events which are being held in Greenwich Park with what will hopefully be stunning views across London. This is a personal goal as it is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I have already started work on my 'master plan' by getting accreditation for other major events (Badminton next weekend which is probably the biggest one in the eventing world) and I was recently appointed official 'tog for the British Equestrian Federation Futurity programme, the BEF have major input to 2012 so hopefully with my foot in the door.....:D

Target #2
Front cover for a national mag such as Horse & Hound, I've had a couple with regional mags but time will tell.

Target #3
Improve my wedding shots and grow the business which is still in its infancy.

Target #4
Visit Namibia, it seems a great photographic location and something I've yearned to do for a while.

Target #5
Big 5 safari for the same reasons as #4.

I'm sure there are many others but these are the ones straight off the top of my head.
 
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