Marketing Tips for Photographers | The Tog Republic Podcast

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. Related Episodes: 172:HOW TO USE A CRM TO ELIMINATE THE FRICTION IN YOUR BOOKING PROCESS WITH COLIE JAMES 106: ALL ABOUT CRM SYSTEMS WITH SCOTT JOSUWEIT 161: CULLING YOUR IMAGES WITH AFTERSHOOT 188: EDITING YOUR IMAGES WITH IMAGENAI -- ARE YOU READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS? CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS: 1:1 coaching program:  This coaching photogram is designed for photographers that haven’t been able to book consistent clients, make lasting relationships in their industry, and are overwhelmed trying to find out why things aren’t working. Get all the information here: https://thetogrepublic.com/coaching Join me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thetogrepublic Purchase The Art Of Pinning: https://thetogrepublic.com/pinterest Join the private FREE FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetogrepublic

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. -- ARE YOU READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS? CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS: 1:1 coaching program:  This coaching photogram is designed for photographers that haven’t been able to book consistent clients, make lasting relationships in their industry, and are overwhelmed trying to find out why things aren’t working. Get all the information here: https://thetogrepublic.com/coaching Join me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thetogrepublic Purchase The Art Of Pinning: https://thetogrepublic.com/pinterest Join the private FREE FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetogrepublic

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  -- ARE YOU READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS? CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS: 1:1 coaching program:  This coaching photogram is designed for photographers that haven’t been able to book consistent clients, make lasting relationships in their industry, and are overwhelmed trying to find out why things aren’t working. Get all the information here: https://thetogrepublic.com/coaching Join me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thetogrepublic Purchase The Art Of Pinning: https://thetogrepublic.com/pinterest Join the private FREE FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetogrepublic

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 -- ARE YOU READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS? CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS: 1:1 coaching program:  This coaching photogram is designed for photographers that haven’t been able to book consistent clients, make lasting relationships in their industry, and are overwhelmed trying to find out why things aren’t working. Get all the information here: https://thetogrepublic.com/coaching Join me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thetogrepublic Purchase The Art Of Pinning: https://thetogrepublic.com/pinterest Join the private FREE FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetogrepublic

Friend, welcome to another episode! Today we are having a conversation with the talented Alex Eischeid. Alex Eischeid is a creative portrait photographer, mentor, and instructor. She is passionate about storytelling through self-portraiture and is devoted to helping other photographers develop their own personal and artistic voice. In this episode, we talk about how to develop concepts into final images. Even though Alex specializes in self-portraits, you can apply the teachings to how you create and collaborate with your clients! This episode is also packed with information about how self-portraits can be a tool to help you develop your creativity and point of view as a photographer. You can find more about Alex Eischeid here: Concept to Creation Workshop My own muse: A guide to creative Self-Portraiture  check out her Instagram ARE YOU READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS? CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS: 1:1 coaching program:  This coaching photogram is designed for photographers that haven’t been able to book consistent clients, make lasting relationships in their industry, and are overwhelmed trying to find out why things aren’t working. Get all the information here: https://thetogrepublic.com/coaching Join me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thetogrepublic Purchase The Art Of Pinning: https://thetogrepublic.com/pinterest Join the private FREE FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetogrepublic

Friend, welcome to another episode! Today’s conversation is with the super talented KT Merry about custom proposals. KT Merry has been a luxury wedding photographer for 15 years. She has photographed the most opulent and beautiful weddings and her clients include several celebrities. In today’s chat, we are covering the topic of custom proposals and how they can elevate your brand, and put you ahead of the competition. KT shares with us how she presents proposals to her clients, what to include, what to avoid and how to follow up! The conversation is detailed and packed with actionable steps. Even if you currently are not in the luxury market, this conversation will give you some insights on how to elevate your brand perception and value in any market. KT Merry has a couple of offers for you: Starting October 5th, 2022 KT will be hosting a series of FREE workshops where you will learn a framework to build a wildly profitable & creative photography business that attracts portfolio-worthy, inspiring and aligned clients. You can register here! The enrollment for her wildly popular online course: The Abundance Plan opens on October 17th, 2022 and you can get all the details here! (affiliate link) -- ARE YOU READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS? CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS: 1:1 coaching program:  This coaching photogram is designed for photographers that haven’t been able to book consistent clients, make lasting relationships in their industry, and are overwhelmed trying to find out why things aren’t working. Get all the information here: https://thetogrepublic.com/coaching Join me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thetogrepublic Purchase The Art Of Pinning: https://thetogrepublic.com/pinterest Join the private FREE FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetogrepublic

Yo sigo por aquí hablando mucho acerca de websites, porque en realidad es una de las herramientas fundamentales para tu negocio! En este episodio me enfoco en tu página de portafolio y los errores que más a menudo veo! Espero que esta información te ayude a mejorar tu website. Si quieres ayuda 1:1 aquí te dejo la información: https://thetogrepublic.com/website-reviews En este episodio también les recomendó el Congreso Online de Fotografía Be Here Project.  Aquí les dejo toda la información: https://www.congresodefotografia.com/ Otros episodios relacionados con este tema: 197: ERRORES QUE ESTÁS COMETIENDO EN TU PÁGINA DE INICIO(EPISODE IN SPANISH) 149: INSPIRACION & BODAS DE DESTINO CON VICTOR MARTI(EPISODE IN SPANISH) 136: TUS FOTOS NO SE VENDEN SOLAS CON RAFA RODERO (EPISODE IN SPANISH)

In the famous words of Ice Cube, “you better check yo' self before you wreck yo' self”. Today’s episode it’s short and to the point: simple advice to keep your sanity during the busy season! That’s it, nothing fancy, not a marketing tip, but a life hack just in case you start to get overwhelmed in the weeks ahead. -- ARE YOU READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS? CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS: 1:1 coaching program:  This coaching photogram is designed for photographers that haven’t been able to book consistent clients, make lasting relationships in their industry, and are overwhelmed trying to find out why things aren’t working. Get all the information here: https://thetogrepublic.com/coaching Join me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thetogrepublic Purchase The Art Of Pinning: https://thetogrepublic.com/pinterest Join the private FREE FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetogrepublic

If you’re a wedding photographer, perhaps at some time during your career, fellow vendors have asked you if you can share some images from events with them. Creating a gallery for vendors after weddings have been one of the easiest marketing strategies I have implemented in my business, as it helps me build a relationship with them, while also exposing my work to their audience. In today’s episode, I cover the importance of sharing your work with fellow vendors, and how to do it to minimize exposure. I even share an email template with my friends on Patreon, so they can communicate expectations with vendors. -- ARE YOU READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS? Check out The following options: 1:1 coaching program:  This coaching photogram is designed for photographers that haven’t been able to book consistent clients, make lasting relationships in their industry, and are overwhelmed trying to find out why things aren’t working. Get all the information here: https://thetogrepublic.com/coaching Join me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thetogrepublic Purchase The Art Of Pinning: https://thetogrepublic.com/pinterest Join the private FREE FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetogrepublic

Friend, to gift or not to gift, that is the question. This is a hot take on a topic that very often appears on Facebook groups and conversations: “do I need to send my new bookings a gift?”, “What should I send them?”, “Is this ok for a gift? I have done it all! I have gifted my clients and I have skipped it too,  and it today’s episode I’m sharing with you my experience and some things to consider whether you gift or you don’t -- ARE YOU READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS? 1:1 coaching program:  This coaching photogram is designed for photographers that haven’t been able to book consistent clients, make lasting relationships in their industry, and are overwhelmed trying to find out why things aren’t working. Get all the information here: https://thetogrepublic.com/coaching Want more content? Join the private FREE FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetogrepublic Join me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thetogrepublic Purchase The Art Of Pinning: https://thetogrepublic.com/pinterest Episode segments