I learned a lot about the wedding industry last year and have really made a lot of changes to my business. In the last four years I’ve been shooting weddings, I’ve learned what brides really appreciate and what is not really necessary. When I first started shooting weddings I had a price list a mile long with a lot of weird & complicated prices & packages. Over the years that price list has gotten a lot easier to understand and is more in tune with what couples really need for wedding photography & products. And what I find works the best is to create a customized package for each client, specific to their needs.
Working long hours is hopefully a thing of the past. When I worked in the corporate world, I would work the normal 8-5 and “shut off” at the end of the day. When I started shooting full-time I would work non-stop until the work is done. Well, it’s one of my new years resolutions to get back to a somewhat normal working schedule. As of now, I’m trying out a 10am – 7pm schedule. This allows me to sleep in, (which I love to do) but also let’s me schedule meetings in the early evening when most people get off of work. So far it’s been working well and I hope to keep this schedule.
I’ve done a great job at keeping a low profile in the industry. The hard work I’ve been putting in over the last year has really been grabbing the attention of some of the movers & shakers in the wedding industry. I am looking forward to this year and contributing back to the industry more than ever before.
Blogging. Blogging has always been a chore for me. It’s not that I don’t like writing or sharing my ideas. It’s just that I spend so much of my time invested in my clients work and ensuring everyone has a positive experience, I tend to neglect my blog. No more. Stayed tuned for a lot of interesting content this year. It’s going to be awesome!