Marketing Tips for Photographers | The Tog Republic Podcast

Friend, by now you know that I’m a Pinterest Evangelist! I love Pinterest and I have seen great results using the platform! But I have also audited and talked with many photographers about their Pinterest accounts and how they use the platform, and why they haven’t seen results yet.

In this episode, I cover the four major mistakes why your Pinterest isn’t delivering results.

My Dm’s are always open for questions. Feel free to get in touch.

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Friend, starting a photography business can be hard, it’s a catch-22, to be honest. How can you get clients if you don’t have a portfolio? How can you get a portfolio if you don’t have clients?

Recently I came across a website where 90% of their site was stolen. Their images were taken from other photographers’ websites and so was their copy. This is not only a bad move for them as artists, but the fact that they are selling a product they can replicate to clients will burn their business to the ground.

If you are new to the photography industry, I hope this episode brings some light to this complex issue of plagiarism.

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Friend, in today’s chat Eden Strader, explains how you can build a brand that has no competition and what that actually means for your business.

Eden shares with us some business strategies you can implement to make sure your brand stands out, and we also discuss how mindset it’s a crucial part of moving your brand into a place where you are no longer worried about competition.

Eden believes we should be building our dream businesses in order to have our dream lives - not stopping at the business as the final destination.

Eden has two great freebies! Make sure you get them:

The Wedding Photography Questionnaire

Let's Get Lit Freebie

YOU CAN FIND MORE ABOUT EDEN STRADER HERE:

Her Website 

Her Instagram

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Friend, today’s episode is a conversation with my friend Stephanie Sonju from Sonju Photography about how to deal with clients that are difficult during a session or wedding.

We candidly chat about our own personal experiences and the things we do in our business to make sure our clients have not only a great experience but also a good attitude on the day of their event.

My business motto is: “My photos are only as good as my clients’ attitude” (feel free to use this and Venmo me $1 😜)

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Friend, happy 2023!

One of the things that have been crucial to my business growth and success has been tracking my data! I track everything!

From my followers to my website views, to my referrals these numbers guide all my marketing efforts and where I spend time on my business.

Today’s episode is short, but straight to the point. If you have any questions, just join my free Facebook group!

Wishing you a very successful year ahead!

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Friend happy Tuesday! Today I want to share with you three business lessons that we can learn from watching the World Cup. Whether you are a football fan (ahe… soccer is not a real name),  or not, I can guarantee you today’s episode is going to bring you inspiration :)

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Friend, running a business requires work, endurance, stamina, relationships, and a bit of luck! And if you want to make sure your business and headspace will make it in the long run, then you need to get systems in place.

Systems are not the only software that you can install, but also your network and the relationships your build around your business!

In today’s episode, I’m talking about systems and why they are fundamental for your success and well-being.

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I like to plan ahead, and I also love structure, so obviously I enjoy a good timeline.

In my opinion, photo timelines for weddings are an incredible tool to help you maximize the time you have been hired for while managing expectations and having enough time to create the body of work that will impress your clients.

There is always room to capture things as they unfold, but I believe that without a plan ( in this case, a timeline) things can get confusing.

In today’s episode, I covered this topic and explain why I believe timelines are essential for your overall success during a wedding day.

You can’t create a timeline without collaborating with the couple, so make sure you listen to this episode where I talk about the client’s questionnaire  

151: CLIENT'S QUESTIONNAIRE. WHAT TO ASK?

Join me on Patreon where you can see the gallery I shared with my friend, plus take a look at some of my timelines.

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Friend, as photographers we are constantly looking to get on the grace of wedding planners (and you should), but venues are where is at! Venues have more opportunities for business than a single planner, and you can count that couples looking at your favorite venues that are within your budget and aesthetics.

In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to chat with Shannon Tarrant. She is on a mission to help event pros learn a proven system for success. A professional go-getter, she is a highly regarded speaker and coach while running her own business - WeddingVenueMap.com, and launching a new podcast, The Wedding Sassholes.

Listen to today’s episode to get some tips and insights about how to nourish relationships with venues and opportunities to get on their lists.

You can find more about  Shannon Tarrant here:

Wedding Venue Map Website 

Shannon’s Instagram

The Wedding Sassholes Podcast 

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Friend, if you are a wedding photographer and have needed help you know how stressful can be to find a talented and responsible assistant, second, or even a lead photographer to help you out.

We all have read horror stories on Facebook groups, and it can be a bit nerve-wracking to hire someone you have never worked with.

Let me introduce you ShootWith.Me is a platform that simplifies and streamlines the way photographers find and hire help for their jobs and fills the gaps in their schedules.

In ShootWith.Me you can post jobs and request upcoming jobs, and connect with available photographers and assistants. You can also check out portfolios and read reviews on how photographers have performed in previous assignments.

ShootWith.Me was founded by Nathan Desch. He’s been a wedding photographer in the Philadelphia area for over 15 years and after seeing so he personally knows how important it is to have a talented and reliable team by your side.

You can create an account for free, so check it out and connect with some local talented photographers.

You can find out more about  ShootWith.Me here:

ShootWith.Me Website 

ShootWith.Me Instagram 

ShootWith.Me Facebook Page

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