Yes, it’s my business, it’s my passion, it’s my livelihood, it’s an investment of time and money. Nevertheless, in 2014, what I want to focus on is having FUN. I left lawyering about seven years ago to live this dream, and it’s been incredible. But 2014 is the year to dream even bigger. Who knows what gems I might discover if I allow myself to be looser and bolder in my photography, to go into most shoots seeking the unexpected? For instance, with these great (but not necessarily “traditional” headshot) clients of mine…

Brett Deutsch is co-owner and chief photographer of Headshots NYC, Gotham Family Photos and Deutsch Photography. Formally trained at the New York Institute of Photography, the School of Visual Arts and Pomona College, plus nearly 20 years of photography in New York City and on all 7 continents. His work can be found on The New York Times. Time Out London. Dallas Morning News. Backstage, and on countless websites, newsletters, annual reports and other publications.