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This week I had a chance to shoot at a fantastic event – the 2012 Australian Open. I did not have a press pass so the idea was to grab “found stock” photos – events, practices, on-site stock imagery.

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Today will be my second shoot of 2012 already. Last year it took me until May to get through a few shoots so this feels good! Tonight I’ll be shooting a salad and steak. Healthy, happy … that’s my motivation for 2012!

Last year wasn’t about shooting or not shooting, though. I shot. I need to get to the next few stages as well. I’m still using Cushystock to push images and ProstockMaster for prep. I will have to see if I continue those things or

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As I reflect on the past year and the next year to come, I can’t help but think about what a difference the last year has made. A year ago I was lost. THAT is the root of my struggle – both in life and microstock.

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NiltoMil will be mostly un-monitored from now through November 20th as I move from Maine to Melbourne, Australia.

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Earnings for August suck.  Is that clear enough a message?  This month SUCKS.  I hope it’s just me so the rest of you are doing fine but I’m doing AWFUL.  I’m glad I’m not submitting right now because if I were doing this badly I’d be really frustrated.  This month’s sales typically suck but this month SUCKS.  I bet I don’t do $500.  Ouch!

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One of my goals has been to complete the 31 Days to a Better Blog project from ProBlogger. I didn’t know I could feel so far “ahead” on work for the blogs.

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I only seem to post these type of posts once a year but now is as good a time as any. If you’d like to follow along with NiltoMil without opening your browser to my page every single time:

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I feel like I’m making slight progress lately. Alamy, iStock and some smaller stocks are progressing well.

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Finally! I reached the “final” milestone at Shutterstock for raises. $10,000 all-time earnings. Or as someone said, 1% of my goal.

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Our industry *clearly* has far, far too many photographers. That’s not a guess. Here’s where I see the industry headed…