The Beginner Photography Podcast

Build a Social Media Strategy That Works for Photographers with Angela Shae


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#544 Angela Shae is a Wedding photographer turned social media expert. She discusses her early interest in photography, the pressure she felt to pursue a more traditional career, and her eventual decision to follow her passion. She candidly reflects on the difficulties she faced due to lacking technical knowledge initially and the pivotal moments that led her to mastery and success in the industry. The conversation delves into her transition from photography to creating "Social Templates," her innovative solution for helping photographers manage social media more efficiently while reflecting on the balance between personal life and professional pursuits.

KEY TOPICS COVERED

  1. Angela's Journey into Photography - Angela describes her spontaneous decision to pursue photography over a traditional career in the medical field. She outlines the challenges of initially lacking technical skills and how mentorship and practical experience helped her overcome this.
  2. Navigating Parenthood and Professional Life - Angela shares her struggle to balance being a young mother of two while maintaining a thriving photography business, highlighting the pressures and strategies she employed to manage both roles.
  3. Social Media Strategy and Reels - The episode culminates in Angela detailing her creation of "Social Templates" to assist photographers in navigating social media trends, particularly focusing on the value of Instagram Reels for reaching a broader audience.

IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS & CONCEPTS

  • Social Templates: A tool created by Angela to streamline the process of creating engaging social media content, particularly Instagram Reels, ensuring photographers can maintain a consistent online presence.

DISCUSSION & REFLECTION QUESTIONS

  1. How can photographers find a balance between following their passion and meeting practical life obligations?
  2. What are the potential pitfalls of turning a passion into a profession, and how can one mitigate them?
  3. In what ways can social media tools like Social Templates help streamline photographers' marketing efforts?

RESOURCES:

Grab a free month of Social Templates with Code BPP - https://beginnerphotopod.com/reels
Follow Angela Shae on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/angelashae_/

Watch the Free Maximizing Mini Sessions Video training and start earning money with your camera!
https://beginnerphotopod.com/minis

Connect with Raymond!

  • Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle
  • Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
  • Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/


Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

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