Social Media

Social media for photographers can be one of the best ways to gain visibility and market a photography studio. This section of the site will help photographers learn the best social media strategies, apps, post ideas and more for photographers in all genres.

We’ll teach you Instagram for Photographers, Facebook for Photographers, Twitter for Photographers and much more. We hope you enjoy!

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4 Effective Communication Skills Photographers Need to Succeed

When we think about jumping into photography as a career, we often focus on our hard skills, or the technical aspects of shooting. It’s the part we fall in love with while learning to use our gear and discovering new techniques to capture incredible images. Knowing how to take beautiful photos, however, does not automatically ... Read more

Midday Photography Lighting Tips for Better Portraits

If you head out unprepared to capture portraits under the midday sun, you might find yourself wrestling with harsh shadows and limited creative opportunities. While this time of day has a reputation for providing less than ideal lighting, we can actually use it to our advantage. In this guide, we will walk through practical tips ... Read more

Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 Review: A Sub-250g Drone That Actually Makes Sense for Beginners

The bottom line: The Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 delivers usable 4K video, a 3-axis gimbal, and 96 minutes of flight time across three batteries, all under 249g and under $500. It’s not a DJI killer, but it’s a legitimately good first drone for photographers testing aerial content without the regulatory headaches or financial commitment of ... Read more
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Staircase Photoshoot Tips for Beautiful Images

Staircases can serve photographers not only as functional structures, but also stunning backdrops for photoshoots. A well-executed staircase photoshoot can produce breathtaking images. However, capturing such images requires an eye for detail, the right equipment, and proper preparation. In this article, we’ll provide tips and tricks on how to execute the perfect staircase photoshoot. From ... Read more
Why Everyone Knows You’re Not a Professional Product Photographer And How To Change

How to Do Product Photography for Small Business: Photography Tips to Follow

You can have an amazing product and still lose a sale because the photo feels off: the color looks wrong, the shadows are distracting, or the image just doesn’t look like something a real store would publish. The frustrating part is that most of those problems aren’t about having a better camera, but about getting ... Read more

SEO Link Building For Photographers | A Complete Guide (Updated)

A little while ago SLR Lounge released the Photography SEO And Web Marketing E-Book. Here are 5 SEO tips which I picked up from this book that I thought were particularly relevant to photographers, and rarely mentioned elsewhere.
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Wedding Maps Rolls Out New Features to Help Photographers Build Authority and Book More Clients

Wedding Maps has been quietly building one of the most photographer-friendly directories in the industry. Unlike pay-to-play platforms that charge thousands for basic visibility, Wedding Maps takes a different approach: help photographers build genuine authority through editorial features, backlinks, and awards that actually move the needle on SEO, AI search, and overall credibility. If you’re ... Read more
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How to Take BETTER Photos in Harsh Sunlight (Get CREATIVE Outside)

Follow photographer Murtaza Siraj through a complete photo shoot & learn to find natural light patterns for creative effect under harsh, midday sun!

5 Photographer Biographies That Are Worth A Read

Take a closer look into the life of some of the most influential and notable photographers in history. Here are five photographer biographies that are worth getting your hands on.

30 Tilt-Shift Lens Photos That Will Make You Need One

Tilt-shift lenses are notoriously difficult to use (well), but when perfected, they can create unparalleled artistic portraits.
Photography Careers and Business Marketing for Photographers

Facebook Ads for Photographers: Avoid These 5 Most Common Mistakes

Christopher

Marketing is always evolving, but one principle never changes: you need to show up where your clients spend their time. ...

Photography Careers and Business

Writing for Pinterest: How to Craft Descriptions That Drive Traffic to Your Photography Site

Christopher

Are you seeking an alternative platform to showcase your work? Pinterest is a true treasure for photographers! All about visual ...

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How to Add a Collaborator on Instagram (and the Benefits)

Christopher

Instagram is an invaluable tool for brands looking to market their business and promote their services.  But its enormous potential ...

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How to Post to Instagram from Desktop

Alice Houstons

Instagram, the photo-sharing social media behemoth, has long been synonymous with mobile phones. For many users, the spontaneous nature of ...

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Photography Careers and Business

How to post a GIF on Instagram | a Complete Guide

Christopher

GIFs, or Graphics Interchange Format, have become a popular way to express emotions and reactions on social media platforms. Instagram, ...

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Why File Sharing Is A Photographer’s Best Marketing Tool

Christopher

Your images are your best marketing tool. Here's how to make them effective.

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8 Tips for Starting a Vlog and Becoming a Better Vlogger

Sean Lewis

We've looked at a number of famous vloggers and compiled a list of things their vlogs have in common. In this guide, we’re going to share eight tips we collected to help you start a vlog and become a better vlogger.

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Photography Careers and Business

5 Ways For Photographers to Use Instagram Guides as a Key Marketing Tool

Shivani Reddy

With the rise of social media, photographers have found new ways to market themselves, sell their products, and advertise their ...

SEO & Web Photography News

Google Images Adds “Licensable” Badge to Help Photographers Sell Their Images

David Crewe

Google Images is currently testing a new “Licensable” badge on images as a way to help photographers sell their photos ...

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Federal Court Rules Your Instagram Photos Can Be Embedded Without Consent

David Crewe

A Federal Court has dismissed a photographer's Copyright Infringement Claim against a major online publication that used her Instagram image without permission citing that the photographer "signed over the rights of embedding by posting the shot to the photo-sharing service."

Marketing for Photographers

Here’s An Amazing Way To Use All Those B-T-S Photos You’ve Got Piled Up.

John DeMato

Images of you behind-the-scenes is a valuable asset beyond simply talking about the session in your online content. One of ...

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How To Post To Instagram From Your Facebook Page – A Quick Guide For Social Media Management

Josh Line

Instagram Users Rejoice! You can now post, and schedule posts, to Instagram from your Desktop using your linked Facebook Page! Want to know how? We've got your quick start guide right here!

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