LOVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER | MONDAY MEMOS | MARYLAND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

LOVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER | MONDAY MEMOS | MARYLAND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Many wedding photographers are full-time in their position, and rely solely on their event contracts to bring home the bacon. There are a few ways to market, but at the end of the day it’s important to acknowledge that these are small businesses. The best way to book more clients comes from word of mouth, direct referrals, and reviews. If you love your photographer, here are a few ways you can pay it forward and support them!

SHARING IS CARING

Share from your photographer’s source.

One of the greatest things about being a photographer is getting to show off the final result! I typically provide a sneak peek to my clients within 24-48 hours of the session. I know a lot of other photographers who provide this instant gratification as well. This offers clients a perfect opportunity to spread word about their experience.

When tagged in a post on social media, be sure to share it from the original source. Creating a share from your photographer’s fan page can welcome new likes, comments, and potential clients! Avoid saving the image to your phone for a re-post. This will actually lessen the quality of the photo and will cut off interaction with your photographer.

EXTRA CREDIT

Upload quality files and tag your photographer.

Once you’ve received your entire gallery, you are likely going to want to share away. I heavily encourage this! Be sure you download the quality images onto your hard drive of choice and back them up. Use your downloads from their original source and upload them to social media. This will protect the quality of your images and make sure you look your best! Lastly, be sure to tag your photographer. We are equally excited to see your posts as you are to share them. I just love to see which photos become client favorites!

ROLL CALL

If you see something, say something! Leave comments.

An easy way to stay engaged and supportive is to comment! If you happen to see a post or blog pop up in your newsfeed, leave some love. It’s amazing how such a tiny act can expand the reach of your posts. With new algorithm changes, these efforts can be huge for small business owners. Drop a like, a comment, and/or a share when you can. It goes such a long way and it is always appreciated!

PHONE A FRIEND

Refer friends and family.

Perhaps the biggest thing you can do is to make an actual referral. If you have a friend who is looking for a wedding photographer, slip in a suggestion! A trusted reference can be influential in someone’s consideration. We share often about products we love, places we’ve eaten, or vacations we enjoyed. Feel free to talk up your photography experience with friends, too!

RAVE THE DAY

Leave raves and reviews.

Last, but certainly not least, we must talk about reviews. From Facebook to Google, and not limited to one or the other, these can provide the most crucial intel about a vendor. If you would refer someone, please take the time to put it into the universe. Not only will your photographer be so grateful for the positive feedback, but you have played a role in connecting them with more clients like yourself. Remember, there is also no expiration date on a review! Any time is a perfect time to leave a rave for your favorite photographer.

Photography | Ashton Kelley Photography
Associate | Jessica Hunt Photography
Venue & Rentals | The Prettiest Pieces Vintage Rentals
Video | Jon Warlick Media
Pipe & Drape | Party Makers Event Rentals
Signage | The Keen Bee
Paper & Tabletop | Camel & Birdie
Monograms | The Sweet T Designs
Flowers | ABBA Design
Catering | 1618 On Location
Cake | Maxie B’s Bakery & Dessert Café
Officiant | Kathie McCutcheon
Music | Tiffany Embden & Titus Benton
MUA | Front Row Cosmetics
Hair | Divas Den Hair Salon
Suit | ASOS
Gown | Paolo Sebastian
Rings | Jared The Galleria Of Jewelry
Tie | DAZI
Ring Box | The Mrs. Box
Earrings | kate spade new york
Ribbon | Honey Silks & Co

MONDAY MEMOS, WEDDINGS

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  1. Audrey

    April 23rd, 2018 at 3:13 pm

    Can I shout all this from the rooftops??!! YESSSS!!! <3

  2. Tasha

    April 23rd, 2018 at 3:34 pm

    This blog is amazing! Like worth sharing

  3. Rachel Graham

    April 23rd, 2018 at 4:20 pm

    Love this! These are all such helpful things & I love it when my clients realize that & do what they can to help get my name out! <3

  4. EMILY-MELISSA WALKER

    April 23rd, 2018 at 4:46 pm

    I LOVE the tip about commenting on posts! Engagement makes us SO happy!

  5. Lindsay

    April 23rd, 2018 at 5:58 pm

    I cannot love this enough! ALL OF THIS!! As photographers, we strive to always give credit when it is due, we can only hope that our vendors and clients do the same.

  6. Tricia

    April 23rd, 2018 at 6:05 pm

    Preach it! Shout it from the rooftops!

    I totally Shared this too! Love it!

  7. Melsisa

    April 23rd, 2018 at 7:01 pm

    I love all of these ideas for clients to give back! Thank you for sharing!!

  8. Jessica Hunt

    April 23rd, 2018 at 7:21 pm

    Can I send this to all my couples, please, LOL.

  9. Lucy

    April 23rd, 2018 at 7:26 pm

    Preach it girl! I hope EVERYONE sees this! :)

  10. Amber

    April 23rd, 2018 at 9:49 pm

    Absolutely love all of these tips! And love even more that I got to star in this post because I feel about you exactly how you made me feel in this picture ❤️❤️

  11. Shannon White

    April 23rd, 2018 at 9:57 pm

    Wow, this was excellent and so well written. Can’t wait to share it with my people.

  12. Sarah Johnson

    April 24th, 2018 at 6:30 am

    So many amazing tips for bride’s and clients. Send all the love you can.

  13. Raina

    April 24th, 2018 at 8:17 am

    I love love love this!!! This needs to be shared. (Which is just what I’m going to do…)

  14. Jade Koetz

    April 24th, 2018 at 12:34 pm

    This is absolutely amazing!! Totally worth sharing!

  15. Vanessa Hicks

    April 24th, 2018 at 3:24 pm

    AMEN AMEN AMEN!! I am so so happy you made this post because its so true!!!! I love it all!