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Behind the Camera: Planning for the Year || Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer

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I know, I'm a little bit weird (please tell me I’m not alone in this! ha!) because I LOVE the process of planning and especially love getting a new planner and starting to organize my year. I get out my pens (of course, you know I color-code my planner!)

When I’m first plugging in dates, it seems like I have tons of free time. Everything I’m writing in are big, important dates- like weddings I’ve booked, birthdays & anniversaries, school start dates, etc.  But I learned if I don’t plan days off ahead of time, I can so easily over-book myself and feel the burnout.

One of the most important things I do when I’m first planning out my year, or when I book a new wedding, is I will, of course, block out the actual wedding day, but I will also schedule a work day AND a day off.

With a new baby on the way, this year is going to be totally different and face a whole bunch of new challenges, so setting myself up for success is going to be so important! I have a whole list of my wedding and event workflow, and know how much time I need to block off for my workflow steps- from uploading cards, culling, editing for my blog, and outsourcing steps, which is so helpful when planning ahead. I know that I most likely won’t have super long stretches of time to get everything done in one day, at least at first, so having that time set aside is super helpful.

Behind the camera: planning ahead for the year || Ashley Eiban Photography || www.ashleyeiban.com

I also schedule a day off for each wedding that I shoot. I learned quickly that if I don’t go ahead and block it off on my calendar, I will try to squeeze some things in on that day & end up not getting the day off. This is especially important for months like June, September and October- the super busy wedding and engagement photo sessions.  Also, taking time off for important dates, like Birthdays, Anniversaries, and planning vacation and time away with my family. It can be SO difficult to take a day off when you work for yourself, but please, take it from me, the burn out you’ll feel if you don’t is not worth it!

So tell me, am I alone in LOVING the “school supplies” and fresh starts of new calendars, planners, and color coding.  Do you schedule your work days and off days ahead of time as well?

Lynchburg and Charlottesville Wedding and Portrait Photographer || www.ashleyeiban.com

Ashley Eiban is a Wedding & Portrait Photographer based in Central Virginia. Serving the Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Richmond, and surrounding areas. Available for travel world-wide.  Ashley is passionate about cultivating genuine relationships built on mutual understanding, trust and lasting friendship.  

Currently booking a limited number of wedding and portrait sessions for 2018.  Contact Ashley today for additional information! 

Ashley Eiban

After working in real estate marketing for the past 6+ years, Ashley fell in love with real estate and became a realtor. She understands that buying or selling a home is a big life investment and can feel overwhelming, so she makes it her goal to focus on your needs and desires instead of simply what’s available.

Ashley, her husband, & their two kids have lived in the Lynchburg area for over 15 years and are proud to call this area their home. She started and ran a successful photography business in the Lynchburg area for the past 12 years. Ashley has direct experience marketing and selling with first time home buyers, new construction, buyers & sellers. Ashley earned a degree in business and marketing and her specialized background in photography and marketing makes her a valuable asset both as a listing agent and a buyer’s agent.

Dedication, communication and trust are the keys to being a successful real estate agent, and Ashley is committed to making sure your needs and goals are met for every aspect of the real estate experience. Having personally experienced the importance of the local community, school districts, and neighborhoods, she pairs that knowledge and understanding to help clients find the perfect home in the ideal location for their unique needs and goals.

 
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