As my photography progresses, the more my routine grows. My routine longer consists solely of shooting and
processing photos, but now includes business-like tasks. This admin part was getting a bit
over-whelming, so time to streamline it.
One general note: I’m
managing people I follow with more scrutiny. I’m only following those with work that WOWs me. I wish I could follow anyone that
follows me, but keeping up with everyone I was following was just getting to be too much.
First, as I go through my workflow, I give the highest priority to any
activity directed at me. Then I address what I follow in general.
Now, my list:
- Take at least one photo a day.
- Check my e-mail, but, for now, only address critical e-mails.
- Post one photo a day, somewhere, be it on sales, sharing and/or contest sites.
- Address my sales sites, now that I’m dabbling in sales.
- Address my project site mainly for any work-in-progress.
- Check the contest site I typically participate in.
- Check my general photo sharing sites for comments and/or accolades.
- Address any remaining e-mails.
- Try to address one tutorial per day. Always places to improve.
Following the above list helps assure I address the higher priority items.
Of course, weekends typically give me more time. So, I try to get out on a shoot. I’m using my contest as a means to focus my
efforts, and make me think about shots.
Of course, I still take full-advantage of one-time or rare photo opportunities. :-)
