Professional — Kimberly Cauble Photography Blog

Juggling a Full-time job, Part-time Hustle, Motherhood, and Life

I am a mom of two wild boys, middle school teacher, and part-time photographer. People say to me all the time, “I don’t know how you do it all.” And to be honest, I’m still not quite sure how I do, either! I have always been very driven—I have the hardest time just sitting still and just being. I’m one of those people who feels like a slug if I haven’t been productive each day. And saying no to people is one of my biggest challenges. For those of you who are Enneagram fans, I am a 2w3, driven by pleasing others and working hard to accomplish my goals. BUT, I have learned over the last couple of years to simplify, outsource, and set limits, because I know I can’t do it all!

The Importance of Workflows

“Go with the flow…”

I can do that! I can chill out. I can be flexible!

Who am I kidding?!? The only time I can truly live like that is the one week a year when we’re on vacation, and even then, it takes me weeks beforehand to research the best places to eat, find discounts and coupons, plan grocery lists, and pack.

I am not the type of person that can live my life without a vision or plan. I thrive on structure, schedules, and organization. Knowing where I am going and how much time I have to get there actually relaxes me! For the first few years of running a small business, I had no structure. I was “going with the flow,” and it was burning me out! It often meant lots of late nights, binge editing, and arguments with my husband over how I was spending my free time. Finding that work-life balance was a priority, but it was hard to see from the inside what I needed to do. So I spent a month working with a life/business coach, and she was able to look at things from the outside in and identify some areas that I could easily adjust to make my life easier. One of the most important things she taught me was how to develop workflows for my business and my life. From wedding photography to meal-planning, workflows have become my best friend. So if you’re like me, keep reading…I am going to share a few of my top secret workflows with you. Maybe one will inspire you to get yourself a little more organized so that you can free up time to go with YOUR flow!

Why Grammar Matters in your Online Presence

Have you ever been reading a blog post or Instagram caption and run across a grammar mistake?

What’s your first thought?

What if you see constant grammar mistakes on the same website? Instagram account? Business profile? Does it lose a bit of its lustre?

It may not matter if your social media presence is just for friends and family or if your audience doesn’t care (or doesn’t know enough to care). Social media seems to have popularized common mistakes in the name of “authenticity” (much to my grammar-loving chagrin). But when you are running a business, you don’t want to appear careless. Your message needs to come through clearly, and poor grammar can make things very difficult to understand. When readers see a pattern of misspellings, misused punctuation marks, lack of capitalization, and misused words, you might lose clients and customers who might view you as unprofessional or lacking attention to detail.

Photographers I Love to Learn From (and Kind of Idolize)

I love photography, and I love learning.

I learn best from hands-on experiences, but reading and listening to others’ experiences, especially when they speak in a way that I can understand, is a fantastic learning opportunity as well! There are a ton of amazing photographers out in the world, and I have been blessed to connect with and learn from some of the most talented. These are my top ten favorite photographers to learn from (in no particular order!)…

Where to Begin Learning About Photography

Whether or not you want to become a professional photographer or not, learning photography can be one of the most challenging yet rewarding things you can do. There is SO MUCH information out there, but where do you even begin? First, you must master your camera. Then, you must master your craft.