Happy New Year! If you’re still trying to figure out what you’re going to do for a New Year’s resolution…don’t!!! Years ago I decided that I would no longer set resolutions because I usually didn’t keep them….eat healthier, work-out more, cook more, blah, blah….
Instead, at the start of the year, I set goals that I want to achieve- personally, professionally, and with my photography business. I say all that to say that at my full-time job, we committed to “Doing Everything Better in 2013”. While, I do have goals that I have set…my ultimate goal is to apply this concept to every area of my life. Now, with that said, I am sharing some of the things that I accomplished in 2012, so that you and I have a barometer by which to gauge my 2013 successes…No pressure, right? Riiiiight!
In 2012, I:
– Shot a ton of families, friends and babies
– Completely revamped my branding and website with the help of the ladies at Earl & Layne
– Shot weddings in Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia
– Shot my first destination wedding in St. Lucia
– Attended my church’s first annual Women’s Ministry retreat
– Saw my niece graduate from high school….where does time go?
– Spent quality time with several beaches!
– Complete two 5K races- one was on Thanksgiving Day
– Traveled to Florida to see my favorite artist (Ledisi) in concert
– Completed a Natural Hair Photo shoot- each year I have a theme shoot that I want to personally accomplish
– Was the selected photographer for 2 styled wedding shoots
– Was the featured photographer for the Virginia Wedding and Event Network– Fredericksburg Chapter monthly meeting
– Spent two weeks in Boston (Bah-stan) because I started a new job!
– Participated in the International Help Portrait event
– Had personal photos taken with two of my photography mentors- Aviid Photography and Rae Images
– Had a Make-Up party and photo shoot for my friends for my birthday (go figure!)
– Was the featured photographer for Lend-a-Hand, Uplift-a-Child Foundation’s Boys to Men Forum
– Started Weight Watchers..
– Quit Weight Watchers (hehehe)
– Attended Jasmine Star’s “The Fix” workshop in D.C.
– Spent time with friends in Charlotte during CIAA weekend
– Attended my sorority chapter’s 80 Reunion in Greensboro, NC
– Enjoyed the holidays with my family!
I pray that 2013 has twice the fun and twice the success of 2012, but even if it only matches this list I am blessed. Make this a great year!
