The past two years with Ata-Girl has been so amazing; I am very much looking forward to see where this journey will end up taking me. I have never been the person who makes ridiculous resolutions each year, but I have always been a goal setter. Some of my goals for 2012 pertain to my personal life and some pertain to Ata-Girl. By December 31, 2012, I’m hoping to have achieved every single one.
- I will be more committed to my health and happiness. I will eat better more often. I will exercise more consistently. I will try to lose the 17 pounds I gained in 2011. I will ride in more charity bike rides this year… starting as early as April. I have never been conditioned well enough to participate in any charity rides before September, but I believe I am well on my way to be ready for the Fiesta Wildflower Ride this year (http://www.fiestawildflower.com/home.htm). I will complete a century ride (100 miles in one day), and I will finally meet my goal of cycling at least 2,000 miles in a calendar year.
It’s here! The 2012 Ata-Girl Photography Co. Catalog!
- I will shoot more weddings this year. Last year, I shot two weddings and what a treat that was. I got to document one of the most important days in a couple’s life. I got to memorialize the happiness, love and laughter shared by the bride, groom and their families. I want to do this more. I am very excited about this!! My goal is to shoot at least four weddings this year (but I’m secretly striving for eight)! I am currently in the process of implementing some new marketing ideas with a group of other professionals as well as some that only pertain to Ata-Girl. I CANNOT wait for them to materialize. (See above.)
- I will not be threatened by other photographers. I will not be critical of or threatened by other photographers’ work. I will not take it personally when a potential client hires another photographer. I will be confident in my work and my skill level. I will not replicate others’ work or fall victim to trendy styles. I will continue to develop an artistic style that is all mine and I will not diverge from this path.
- I will continue to grow, learn and improve my skills. On a daily basis, I will continue to learn and improve my skills. This not only pertains to my photographic skills, but my business, marketing and personable skills. I will continually seek new ideas, pursue expert advice and honestly self-critique/examine my own work.
- I will get a backup camera. Having spent the last month 🙁 without a camera has made me realize the importance of having a backup. I can’t remember ever having had a product fail me unless it was just absolutely old. I’ve heard of this happening, but never imagined it would happen to me. I’m getting a backup.
So, there they are. There are my goals for the upcoming 12 months. They will happen.
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I am a San Antonio-based wedding and senior photographer who started Ata-Girl Photography Co., LLC in 2010. As one of the up-and-coming San Antonio wedding photographers, I am also available to shoot in Austin, Houston and Dallas and the surrounding areas. I am also available for destination weddings worldwide. Ata-Girl Photography Co. offers an amazing wedding photography service that you won’t soon forget. As professional photographer, my sole purpose is to provide you the absolute best photography experience.
I am a professional photographer who enjoys documenting the important milestones and captivating moments in people’s lives. I firmly believe that the unique set of circumstances I have faced in life has prepared me to take a personal and genuine interest in my photography clients. When I’m not photographing a wedding, family or high school senior, I enjoy watching my daughter play softball, hiking, cycling, reading, and listening to Elvis!
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