My Daily Administration Workflow

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. :-)