Getting Ready...

The end of the year is always crazy busy for most photographers and I was no exception.  After some much-needed downtime in January, a trip to a national photography convention for inspiration and to test for my Certification (I passed the test, now submitting images for review - I'll let you know!), and creating a marketing plan for the year, I finally feel ready for the year.  Well, almost.

I look forward to print competition in March where I will be able to see my images rated and critiqued by my peers.  This is always a nerve-wracking experience, but well-worth the investment.  I have some strong images this year.  They either will do very well, or get critiqued enough to go re-work them.  Either way it is a great experience. 

I am getting my reps for the class of 2012 scheduled.  If you know of a rising junior who is interested, just let me know.  We have charity events with our Easter bunnies and Santa at Wakoola Water Gardens again.  I am already scheduled to volunteer at a few events and look forward to lending more support as opportunities arise. I am working on fundraisers and promotions and contests.  I'm creating family portrait promotions and am starting to take more pictures of babies - I love the newborns! 

There is always so much to do.  It seems no matter how prepared you are, there is always more.  I am trying to do a better job of turning out the lights and spending more evenings with the family.  The eternal struggle for balance is ever-present in my home. 

I leave for a business seminar next week with one of the - no, THE top trainer in the industry.  It is an honor to be accepted into this class given my business has only been going for 2 years as of March. I am hoping to be fully prepared for all that comes my way this year.  Looking forward to growth, taking lots more pictures, and meeting the people I get to call my clients.