Let’s dive right in. For those of you that may not know I’m a part time blogger, but also have a full time job. My grind does not stop after my 9-6. Overtime is always in full effect. Which means late night sleeps, early mornings, creating content after work, during my work breaks, + booking my weekends and sometimes over booking *insert crying emoji here* IT DOES NOT STOP!
WHEN I FIND TIME TO SHOOT:
Any beauty + lifestyle shots are normally taken after work because these are typically taken indoor. Because I’m off at 6pm you can imagine how late these shoots start + end. How I get it done after an exhausting day? Well, deadlines don’t stop so I just put my poker face on and GET IT DONE! #teamnosleep
Outdoor content is taken either on Saturdays or Sundays as these are my days off. My sister takes my photos and we normally start at 7am on weekends and end around 11am (at most 6 looks). We shoot really early to beat the traffic of people and to be able to enjoy the rest of the weekend.
HOW I KEEP ORGANIZED:
I’ve created a pivot table using Excel to keep track of every sponsored post that I need to create content for + deadlines. I also write everything down in a planner as a back up. Pre-planning all my outfits, packing and having them in my car the night before shoot day is KEY. I’ve also created a highlight on Instagram under “TAKEOVER” which was my people chica takeover and I shared a few tips on there :)
ADDITIONAL TIPS:
If you don’t have a photographer or someone to take your photos, ask to meet up with your fave blogger(s). When my sister isn’t snapping my photos, it’s most likely blogger babe SEGAGENESIS. It’s so easy to shoot with her + because she’s a blogger she understands the struggle and it’s easier to ignore all the crazy stares. View our recent collaboration here.
Time management places a huge part, but in all honesty it means sacrificing a lot of sleep + free time. When you have a passion you make it work at all cost. You just have to make time and find what works for you. Everything is trial and error and I’m learning as I go.
Outfit details:
Top | Femmeluxe
Jeans | Cotton On
Coat | Forever21
Shoes | Forever21
Xo,
May