“If you're a photographer, or a wannabe, in need of a periodic one on one technical tune-up or catch up (and who isn't), what you need now and then is a little bit of RE, aka Richard Esposito, an absolute treasure trove of clear, concise and brilliant geeky and non-geeky expertise. Just had my annual fill, and preparing to digest. Call him now.”  - Bruce

Take Life Back

     I’ve been a photographer and in business for 8 years and I just had my best year ever.  But I was in a very different place two years ago. It’s a place that many of the photographers I have talked to told me they are in. Working long late hours, our family wondering where we’ve been, not hanging out with our friends as much. I started asking myself, is being a photographer worth the time and effort it takes? Does this sound familiar?  

     Then something even bigger happened. My wife and I welcomed our daughter, Mia Capri, into the world. I soon realized how important time was. When my wife said, "go get some work done…" AWESOME!  I knew I had 5 minutes to get as much done as I could.  Of course that meant missing time with my family. I very quickly realized that I wanted to be a father that’s a photographer, not a photographer trying to be a father.

     Continue reading My Story here...

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RE's Top Five Tips to Improve Your Mental Workflow

1. One thing at a time!  Multitasking causes you to be less productive, not more. Your brain can only concentrate on one thing at a time. Multitasking just allows it to switch back and forth quickly. Turn off and put away everything that distracts you in your office. Focus on one thing and finish it before you move on to something else.

2. If you're having a crazy day in front of the computer, just quit all applications and turn the computer off.  Breath.  Work for 60-90 minutes at a time, then take a 5 minute break to restart your mental self.  Open the window or blinds, let in some light, get some fresh air. Restart your energy.

3. An empty email inbox is a happy inbox.  Plus it means that you have nothing to go back to and read over and over and still not finish.  Mail Rules (auto sorting e-mail) is an amzing thing. So is only doing your e-mail twice a day and ceaning out your inbox each time. And clean off your desktop, both your computer and your actual desktop!  Put everything away.  Out of sight, out of mind.

4. What you do in the first 10 minutes of your day can set the pace for the rest of the day.  Create a morning routine and do 2 things that you feel you need to get done on a personal level.  One things at a time, start to finish.  Then carry this mindset right into the office.  E-mail, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter should be avoided for the first hour of your time.  Again, start with something you can start and finish and feel a sences of accomplishment.  This will continue throughout the rest of your day.

5. Plan the time to set up your workflow.  Make an appointment with yourself and put it in the calendar.  Whatever time you think it will take, double it. Write everything down so you can see what needs to be managed and changed.