As a busy photographer and mother of five, staying organized is paramount to my sanity and a great planner is just as important to me as my camera gear.
Even though I keep a Google calendar on my iPhone and Mac, I still like to have an actual paper planner on my desk. It is something I love to shop for each year.
I don’t know if it is because I love making lists, but I love to actually write things down even though I have everything saved electronically. I am always on the hunt for the perfect planner and I wanted to share my top three picks for 2015.
1. Emily Ley Simplified Planner
Emily Ley planners sell out extremely fast and it is probably because they are so well designed. I absolutely love the simple design and how there is a page for every single day – with room to write. It even has a place to plan dinner (which I always need help with)! It is perfect for keeping track of things without being overly complicated or having any unnecessary pages. Make sure to check out the sample pages so that you can see exactly what is included.
2. Life Planners by Erin Condren
I loved having an Erin Condren planner this last year. It was easy to keep with me or just keep open on my desk. There are so many designs available; you can really customize it just for you.  The cover options are amazing – you can add photos and personalized text. My two favorite things about this planner are the ability you have to snap in pages, cards, etc. with the clear ruler/page holder and the repositionable stickers. Not only is this a great customizable planner, you can order matching notepads, stickers and more. It’s fun to have a matching set to keep yourself organized in style.
3. The Day Designer by Whitney English
The Day Designer is a beautifully designed planner that comes with eight different worksheets to help you narrow down your focus and plan your day to achieve your goals and daily tasks. It was designed specifically with the entrepreneur in mind. I love the ability to not only keep things organized day to day but also the ability to make sure I am working on my longer term goals as well. It contains a planning page for each day as well as combined weekend planning pages. With monthly and yearly calendar overviews, it has everything you need to keep things organized. I have several photographer friends who swear by it!
What a great start to 2015! I’m off to order my planner!