August was my first full month since I quit my 9-5, and it was definitely a whirlwind. I celebrated 10 years of marriage, photographed a networking event for Raleigh wedding vendors, photographed families, celebrated Autumn’s sixth birthday, and kicked off the beginning of her 1st grade school year. In the spirit of transparency, I may have bit off more than I could chew!

After quitting my job to focus on photography, I felt like I needed to fill my calendar with all the things to keep myself busy. That was not a good move. Moving forward, I’ll be practicing balance when it comes to managing my calendar. I want to be present with my family and being a burnout mama is not good for anyone!

Fall family portrait season is kicking up soon. I’m focusing on getting things done on the back end, so I’m ready for the busyness of the season. This time of year also makes me want to purge, so we’ll be going through lots of toys and clothes in the Russell household. What about you? What are your plans this month?

Personal

Sort clothes for donation
Update baby books
Update family portraits
Sort through Autumn’s toys and books
Restart fitness journey
Catch up on “With Autumn Noemi” and “With Glory and Zoe” blogging series

Business

Catch up on blogging sessions and goals
Photography Baby Grissett
Photograph Baby Parker
Blog 5 times weekly
Sort and organize office
Design and print new family portrait marketing materials
Streamline selection appointment software setup

September 2022 Goals