ometimes adults think too much.... BE FREE.

t was another unassuming Sunday morning. We all rolled out of bed, cleaned up and shuffled our way downstairs. Dhaval headed for the cereal cabinet. Anya bounced around refusing to settle down for breakfast. And I had my eyes on a bowl full of oranges in the corner. Juice!! I got all the pieces together and we squeezed out some fresh orange juice. And as we all guzzled down the citrusy goodness, there was peace. Silence. And happiness. Never underestimate power of an orange. Never. Happy Monday.

ast week I had the pleasure of meeting several new photographers at THE BEEHIVE. We got to talking, and the number one thing I kept hearing from most photographers was feeling like they were completely bogged down in terms of workflow. This isn't the first time I've heard this. As a single business owner, it's often easy to feel like we have to do everything ourselves. Or sometimes it's all just so overwhelming that you have no idea where to start and make sense of it all. Let me just pause here to say: YOU ARE NOT ALONE. The good news is that there are great ways (a lot of great ways) to get things in order and reclaim your life! So join me for the next LIVE CHAT as we talk about all things WORKFLOW! Sign up by sending an email to binita@binitapatelphotography.com. We'll be emailing out all the LIVE chat details next week. Seats are limited, so sign up fast! 
 
And for those who joined in for the previous LIVE CHAT, we'll definitely be building upon discussion of Measuring Success and how to show your workflow who's boss!! Seriously. So drop a line or send an email. Can't wait to chat with you soon! Happy Friday.

t's the sort of thing I had been wanting to do for a long time. Kind of like when you walk out of your favorite store with that special little box or bag that just makes you feel... um special. That's what I wanted to do for my clients. I wanted them to feel really special, because they are! Honestly. I wanted my clients to know how thrilled and honored we are to work with them. And I didn't just want to SAY it... I wanted to SHOW it.  
 
When I was wandering the overwhelming isles of WPPI last year, I accidentally ran into Gabriel from TAP Packaging. He had overheard me having a one-way conversation with another packaging company (whose name I honestly forget at this point because they were so rude to me that I think I wiped it out of my memory!!). Gabriel and I immediately hit it off. He was so incredibly helpful in getting all my custom box ideas & orders together, and just a few short weeks later I had stacks of boxes and bags at my front door.  
 
Here's a look at some of my favorite custom boxes from TAP Packaging. I use the box below all the time for gifts and thank-you's.

We use this box here to package CDs and DVDs. It's the perfect size for a jewel case and a hand-written note to fit inside.

Gabriel helped me with this custom bag order too. I'm not gonna lie... these bags make me feel super-legit, and I use them when hand-dlivering albums and other goodies to clients or vendors. Note the custom tissue paper, courtesy of Bags & Bows.

I honestly checked out dozens of companies for these custom products, but working with people like Gabriel makes all the difference in the world. Definitely check them out, and I hope you'll be well on your way to fun boxes & bags of your own. Happy Thursday.

Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by. For the most part, this blog is a collection of my work, ideas, inspirations and things I've learned. If you're a bride & groom: sit back, relax and soak it all in... until your fingers get pruny! If you're a photographer: I hope you can take away something insightful from what I've learned about turning my passion for photography and cinematography into a career. You can also explore more about the world of BINITA PATEL by clicking below. Until we meet... have FUN, be STYLISH.