It would be nice if a magic bullet existed for marketing your photography or video business. On the other hand, maybe you have found something that is working well for you. But keep in mind that what is working today may not work tomorrow: I definitely wouldn’t rely on one single resource for long term,
We’ve all likely pondered at some point which came first: The Chicken Or The Egg? That lead me to thinking about which comes first: Marketing Or Selling? It’s true that they go hand in hand and cross over because one could argue that marketing is also selling. However, I am referring to selling as “Closing
Step 1: Create Never Ending, Non-Stop Content: Website, Portfolio, Blog, Social Media and More! Step 2: Follow The Flow Of The Diagram: Exposure – Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Blogging & More Engagement – Respond to website comments and inquiries, online reviews, social media comments, likes and shares Influence – If people get to know you,
The reality of being in business is that you will not close 100% of all inquiries. There will likely be some reason from the prospect or even from you that causes the deal to not close. That’s why you need to do some insane marketing to keep the inquiries flowing. There is a sales mentality
Now that I have your attention with the headline, I’ll give you the answer to the question: There is NO ONE THING that you can do to propel your photography business. Sure, some photographers have hit it big with Instagram or other social media or landed large clients through things like direct mail. However, unless
If you are a self-employed photographer, you get to determine the size of your check (to a point). So what’s the value of your services? Peter Hurley in Manhattan consistently gets $1,200 for a headshot. That’s more than he could command in a small town in Eastern North Carolina. However, I’m sure that there are
There is a saying that the best way to make money at photography is to sell your gear. My take on that is that photography, like any real business, is not easy. If you want to make it as a photographer, don’t give up on your dream. If what you are doing is not working,
I know a lot of photographers but 3 in particular come to mind as an inspiration for this post. All 3 have the same common trait: ACTION! Taking consistent everyday actions is critical to anything in life. Success in photography is no different. Therefore you must be taking action to make things happen. If you are
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