It’s that time of year again. Time to go back through everything you’ve created this year looking for the best, or at least the favorites. This isn’t an easy task, but it helps teach us to be ruthless with our work. I’m far from an expert in this, so I continue to practice each year.

This process was inspired by Jim Goldstein, who each year gathers together best of collections from many different photographers. Thanks to Jim for the inspiration and for continuing to put together these lists each year. Your work is appreciated.

Below are my favorite photos created during 2018, listed in chronological order:

If you’d like to see more, I also have a collection of my favorite photos created in previous years but first, or newly, processed in 2018. And if you enjoy reading books and watching movies I’ve put together a list of the books and movies I most enjoyed in 2018.

Merry Christmas! And here’s to a great 2019! I wish you all the best.