2014 Goals

I’m not starting off  well with my goal setting for the year.  Its February and I’m just now making myself sit down to brainstorm.  2013 was a huge leap for my business and I freaking loved every minute of it.  I have met some incredible couples and industry creatives that I am so lucky to now call friends = yay!  Can’t wait to see what 2014 holds :)

I’ll start with some easy to think of goals:

– rebrand my website to match my blog – this one is HUGE as I have put it off an entire year – my goal is to have this done by the end of March at the latest!

– photograph 20-25 weddings – I currently have 15 booked so I think 20 should come naturally, let’s shoot for 25!

– find a smart & effective way to market my boudoir photography – would love to start doing these sessions more regularly!

– last year I had the goal of being published on NEW/MORE blogs, however, this year I want to focus on having a consistent presence on my favorites:  Ruffled, Green Wedding Shoes, 100 Layer Cake, Grey Likes Weddings and the ones I would like to add are: Smitten, Style Me Pretty and The Lovely Find

– extend my reach to more of the Southeast – I’ve realized that 7 of my 18 weddings last year were in different cities, states and even countries and I LOVE THAT.  I’d like to keep that up!

– to do that, I need to think of more creative ways to network and reach out to industry creatives in other cities

– blog regularly – this one is always here.  I’m going to set the bar at something achievable – 2 times a week!

– but this means I need to have a daily presence on instagram and facebook – sounds easy but sometimes even that can be a challenge!  If you haven’t already, be sure to follow me both places!

– attend a workshop/conference – I had my sights set on WPPI this year but unfortunately my scheduling didn’t work out.  Am now thinking about the Alt Summit in New York over the summer?  I also would love to attend Clayton Austin‘s workshop in Marfa, TX!

– use my photography for good – last year I signed up to be a member of the Magic Hour Foundation, an organization that matches photographers to people with cancer for a fabulous free photoshoot with their loved ones.  Can’t wait to become more involved!

– reach 1500 followers on facebook

– reach 700 followers on instagram

– become more involved in my community – things like Cspot, Green Drinks, ARC Savannah and more!  If you know of anything I should be a part of, let a gal know!

– think of new ways to treat and spoil my clients throughout the year they spend with me (and beyond!)

– Let’s Play, Dear – we have lots of ideas and goals! Obviously we want to continue putting out issues – 4-5 per year.  But we also big plans for workshops and a wedding show!

Like I said before, I can’t wait to accomplish all these goals that I’ve set for myself but I also am completely open to what 2014 may bring and am excited to see what may happen that I didn’t even anticipate!  Here’s to an amazing year!

And because every post is better with pictures – Enjoy a collection of some favorite moments from 2013!