DRP’s 101 in 1001

Start Date: July 5, 2008 End Date: April 2, 2011

Quick note: I am a person who thrives on to-do lists… to do lists are everywhere in my life! Thus why I love the 101 in 1001 movement. It’s a colossal to-do list! And I figure, posting mine on the web will make me all the more responsible for finishing it… let’s see how it goes!

1. Create A Business Plan for 2009 01.04.09
2. Get 2 sample elite albums 03.18.09
3. Get 2 sample WHCC photobooks August 2009
4. Get 2 large format canvas wraps for office 07.25.08
5. Attend a convention
6. Attend a multi-day seminar in state
7. Attend a multi-day seminar out of state – Planned for July 2009! Completed 07.31.09
   
8. Establish a in home studio / client gallery – In progress, March 2010
9. Refine ordering process
10. Get a D300 (or better) November 2008 – I didn’t technically get a D300 or better – I got a D90, but it’s going to be the only new body for a bit, so this is getting crossed off the list
11. Update lens collection to all be f2.8 or better – all prime lenses!!!
12. Hold an office open house
13. Donate service to a charity event - October/November 2008 – Sarah’s Calendar – not necessarily a technical charity or event, but definitely a donation to a worthwhile cause!
    
14. Host a charity event
15. Join a professional organization 01.11.09
16. Create a client welcome packet / experience
17. Plan and Launch the 2009 Holiday Campaign - July 2009
18. Create a “residential gallery” to be used until office can be established - In Progress as of 7.27.08 Complete as of August 2008
    
19. Simplify Book Keeping Records until CPA can be hired Fall 2008
20. Hire CPA
21. Plan and Launch the Class of 2010 Campaign – In Progress as of 1.31.09 - Complete as of March 2009
22. Send out Christmas Cards to Client List of 2008 12.20.08
23. Update website with 2008 pricing 07.06.08
24. Create our “Studio Bible”
25. Partner with a local business for a gift card promotion – in planning – October 2008 – Christmas 2008 – my hair stylist!
26. Refine packaging
27. Gather testimonials for the website
28. Get published in a magazine – June 2009
    
29. Streamline editing process – July 2009
30. Set up framing process - August 2009 – using my print provider’s new framing process!
31. Frame at least 5 sample prints – 08.04.08
32. Create my own album templates – in Progress, June 2009
    
33. Get Insurance
34. Incorporate
35. Create Client Database 11.29.08
36. Start quarterly newsletter Completed Spring 2009
37. Figure out how to get DRP e-mail on to my iPhone 03.23.09
38. Have a session with McMom and McDad
39. Meet/Shoot the breeze with one of my favorite 3 photographers
40. Finish decorating / organizing the new office
41. Create a new filing system for DRP printed documents Completed August 2008
42. Create an investment account for DRP funds
43. Read 5 books that will help build my business – In progress as of August 2009
    
44. Archive all NEF files on DVD and external hard drive (even personal stuff!) 10.12.08
45. Create a look book for Kids
46. Create a look book for Families
47. Create a look book for Teens/Seniors
48. Put together an album for Bob and Caitlyn
49. Put together my album
50. Put together Mom’s album
51. Create my own set of Photoshop Actions based on my streamlined editing process – in Progress, Summer 2009
    
52. Re-acquaint myself with the TR Actions that sometimes get ignored because I play favorites. August 2009
53. Create a marketing/promotions journal to collect all of my ideas – January 2009
54. Put 5 of the ideas in the marketing/promotions journal into practice – in Progress, Spring 2009 (senior ambassadors)
    
55. Photograph someone famous… because they ask me to!
56. Make a people counter actually work on the website 07.30.08
57. Create a “history” page for the blog - 08.02.08 (at the top of the blog!)
58. Celebrate the 1 year anniversary of DRP in Style 03.01.09
59. Go on at least 5 “Juice In My Camera” photo trips – in progress – February ’09: San Antonio
    
60. Follow the life of a child from newborn to 1 year in photographs (at least 4 sessions) – In progress as of May 2009 (x2!)
61. Create a fabulous album of the newborn to 1 year images
62. Find 5 new great locations in the metroplex for shooting – In progress as of 08.02.08 – 4 down, 1 to go!
63. Do a “themed” photo shoot
64. Publish at least 5 posts on the blog a month (even during the school year!)
65. Find 3 magazines that inspire and subscribe – in progress as of January 2009 – Professional Photographer, American Photo
    
66. Volunteer with a local animal charity to take photos for website/adoption purposes
67. Play with iDVD and ShowIt to see what I like for slideshows and DVDs… or find something new Completed May 2009
68. Create a referral program – In Progress April 2010
    
69. Create a referral tracking database – In Progress April 2010
    
70. Take a bluebonnet field trip with clients in the spring
71. Experiment with at least 5 new (to me) products with my printing company – in progress - watercolor cards, canvas wraps, accordian cards, print teextures, and metallic prints. January 2009
    
72. Work on at least 5 DRP + MediaDia projects – In progress as of 12.31.08 Complete July 2009 – Sarah’s Calendar, Sabrina’s Card, The Fegraeus’ Christmas Card, The Woottons’ Christmas Card, Ryan’s birth announcement
    
73. Get my packaging scheme worked out – Completed 30 May 2009
74. Find suppliers for packaging – Completed 30 May 2009
75. Update gear wishlist – January 2009
76. Come up with a goal date to go “full time”
77. Come up with a “giving plan” to organize charitable efforts throughout the year
78. Streamline package pricing - 07.17.08 – Forget normal packages! Pick Your Package is here!
79. Make a disc of images for Delilah – December 2009
80. Get a rotating set of images at the top of the blog – 08.02.08
81. Get a mass e-mailing system set up - May 2009
82. Find a better DVD / CD / Label supplier - May 2009
83. Find some local photography buddies to shoot around with
84. Shoot Devin’s senior photos (finally!) 08.31.08
    
85. Set up a DRP Facebook - October 2008
86. Check out at least 2 other album companies to make sure I’m happy March 2009
87. Order sample canvas wraps from WHCC (07.25.08) and SC to see which one is the winner
88. Re-listen to the BootCamp CDs at home… and take notes / play along
89. Find a local camera shop I like
90. Get a ShootSac – 12.25.08 – Actually, I got something even better (IMO) for Christmas – a Tracy Joy Bag!
91. Get a better flash June 2009
92. Get at least 5 good educational DVDs
93. Check out camera accessories I’ve always pondered (water gear, etc.)
94. Stock new studio with supplies (reflectors, props, etc.)
95. Get 2 more backup batteries – In Progress as of November 2008 – 1 down, 1 to go…
96. Upgrade memory cards – In Progress July 2009
    
97. Teach Mikel about shooting Manual – 1.25.09
98. Get more comfortable with metering August 2009
99. Come up with a plan/schedule/budget to buy all of the aforementioned stuff on the list so I don’t randomly impulse buy
100. Enter a photo in a competition
101. Make Eleventy Billion Dollars (that’s achievable, right?)