In 2016 I made goals for my business. They were not big picture goals but new things I wanted to try. Looking back I think I took big steps with hopes to make the MW Experience for my couples even better.
As a reminder these where the goals: I want to learn Marketing | I want to create a bridal book for my brides | I want to network with other creatives | I want to shoot a styled shoot | I want to grow in my social media | I want to plan out my blog posts
The goals I accomplished this year were: networking with other creatives through outlets like Rising Tide's Tuesdays Together in Minneapolis and coffee dates at Caribou Coffee. I shot my first styled shoot and had it published by Ruffled!!! I was so excited that others loved this shoot as much as I did. I grew and refined my social media to only facebook & instagram on recommendation by a social media expert. I do not regret my decision at all! What I feel was my favorite think, I am SO excited to say I FINALLY finished my bridal book!!!!!!! It took a couple of months and some hard work, but I loved how it turned out. My bridal book is a pdf book for my MW brides that will help them know what to expect and how to plan for their wedding day from my experiences as a wedding photographer.
The goals I struggled with were learning marketing to the extent I wanted to. I took a couple of classes regarding this and they did help but I wanted to go deeper.
I really failed beautifully at planning out blog posts this year. It was a matter of laziness that I could have done better. I will continue to improve next year!
I plan on sharing my 2017 goals in a couple of weeks ( working on that planning ;) ). I hope these help inspire you to take steps for your own goals.
Merry Christmas | Personal
Christmas is literally one of my favorite times of year. The snow, the smells, the massive cheer from random strangers on the street, the music that keeps a heart happy, the hot cup of coffee that keeps my soul warm, it is no mystery why it is coined as the most wonderful time of the year.
Minnesota winters is beautiful when the trees are caked in snow that welcomes you in the mornings. It enchants me. But my favorite part has and always will be the extra time I get to be stress free with my family in the middle room with the gas fireplace crackling in the only warm room in the house. It makes it impossible for anyone to escape to a different room without the danger of freezing to death.
I hope this Christmas you stay warm and cuddled close to you loved ones.
Merry Christmas.
Warmly,
Molly
Rice Park Couple Photography | Becca & Scott | Portraits
Rice Park Becca was the first to notice Scott back in high school. She tried to convenience their choir teacher their voices would work well together and if they had to throw in a couple other singers that was fine but for her and Scott should sing together. Scott admits that he was clueless for the longest time before he came to realize Becca's affections. But once they were finally on the same page it was magic. Now they have been dating for over two years excited spending time together over the Christmas holidays before being a part for the next semester in school.
They decided to get some photos done together for fun while on break from school! Our session was in the beautiful Rice Park, downtown St. Paul. We hit it right as the weather was the coldest at -14 degrees (not including that biting wind). These two were AMAZING even though it was literally way past freezing. I hope you enjoy their session as much as I did!
