Joe+I just got back from WPPI late last night. It. was. awesome. We are both extremely tired, but totally inspired. We had the pleasure of meeting some amazing photographers. Together we talked, dreamed and bounced ideas off each other. In doing so, I realized that I often times don’t dream big enough. I cap myself off at something “attainable” and rarely go really big. When I first started Coffee Talk Mondays in January, I talked about how I was working on my 101 in 1001 list. The concept is to complete 101 goals in 1001 days (a little under 3 years). I was having the hardest time even coming up with 101 goals, let alone completing each goal! BUT I realized this week that I don’t want to put myself in a box. I’m going to purposely leave room for 30ish more goals…BIG goals. Throughout this 1001 days, I will continue to add goals to my list and dare to dream big. I have until November 21, 2013. Ready…go!
101 in 1001
1. Shoot a wedding in Hawaii
2. Have a baby
3. Get published on a wedding blog (completed March 2011)
4. Pay off 1 (or more) student loans (completed June 2012)
5. Save down payment for a house
6. Hike the Grand Canyon
7. Engage with photographers often (currently pursuing)
8. Network with other wedding vendors (currently pursuing)
9. Become a preferred wedding photographer at a desired venue (completed May 2011)
10. Blog something personal at least once a week (currently pursuing)
11. Develop a client “date night” package (completed April 2011)
12. Get a promo video done (completed March 2011)
13. Have a neighbor over for dinner
14. Run a 5k
15. Go on an exotic vacation with my hubby
16. Read the Bible daily
17. Start a women’s bible study
18. Launch “for His glory”
19. Start offering photography workshops (completed May 2012)
20. Shoot a wedding in another country
21. Update my website with new photos monthly (currently pursuing)
22. Remodel the three bedrooms (new floors, paint, furniture) (completed February 2011)
23. Remodel the bathrooms (tile the showers, paint, new vanities/mirrors/fixtures)
24. Remodel the kitchen (new countertops and appliances)
25. Remodel the living room (new floors, paint, furniture) (completed March 2012)
26. Get grass in the backyard (completed February 2012)
27. Travel to one of three places (New Zealand/Ireland/Australia)
28. Take a dance class
29. Journal and spend more time with the Lord
30. Read 10 new books just for fun
31. Blog at least 4 times a week
32. Call every family member on their birthday
33. Send out Christmas cards
34. Send out Birthday cards to family
35. Start a new category on my blog
36. Learn to knit
37. Color an entire coloring book
38. Complete a DIY project
39. Design and order OUR wedding album
40. Design and order a sample wedding album for clients (completed June 2011)
41. Take pictures of OUR life more frequently
42. Second shoot for a photographer I look up to
43. Photograph someone I look up to
44. Organize a girls weekend w/ my mom & sisters
45. Hire an intern
46. Get new promo photos done
47. Do something that scares me
48. Take a fun class with Joe
49. Cook a new recipe every month
50. Help out a new photog
51. Reach 1500 fans on Facebook
52. Reach 500 followers on Twitter
53. Get published in a wedding magazine
54. Book 20-25 weddings a year
55. Take a daily vitamin
56. Take probiotics daily
57. Design beautiful packaging for products (completed March 2011)
58. Send clients thank-you cards post-booking AND post-shoot
59. Discover a new music artist weekly/monthly
60. Design referral gifts/incentive
61. Start offering Crazy Booths at weddings
62. Implement same-day edits
63. Complete my 101 list with BIG goals
64. Get published on SMP or GWS
65. Be debt free (other than mortgage)
66. Shoot a wedding in Cali
67. Shoot a wedding in CO
68. Shoot a wedding in a foreign country
69.
Stacey,
This is so amazing and I’m so proud of your tenacity! You are amazing! I am so lucky to have such an ambitious and amazing photographer who is only as limited as her dreams! You inspire me every day! :) xo babe!
When you do start a Photography workshop, (and are in WI for a visit) I would LOVE to take part in it!! You hold a great talent, not just photography, but also in speaking God’s Word! Very inspiring! Thanks, Stacy!
Love these goals, Stacy! :)
I would love to attend one of your photography workshops in WI!