Every photographer I know, even those with high profile & successful studios, are all saying the same thing "my bookings are down" and "I don't have as many weddings next year as I usually do".One of the painful truths about photography is that as folks have less disposable income, it's one of the first things to come of their list.
So today's post is dedicated to help you market your photography business.
1. Professional Photographers of America. Even if you don't have the money to join another organization right now, they have a great many resources available for free on their website, You can also access many of the articles from the latest monthly magazine here.
2. David Ziser. Not only will you learn how to be a better photographer, David will help you run a better business. You need to make "Better Business Thursday" a regular part of your week.
3. You will find "10 Low Cost Ideas" for marketing your photography business here.
4. Virtual Photography Studio will provide you with marketing techniques, pricing strategies, and tips for selling your photographs.
5. Tin Shed is another blog that is dedicated to helping you market your studio.
6. Photography Marketing’s Weblog will give you marketing advice and a free newsletter as well.
7. ArtBizCoach.com is not photography specific, but has much to offer.
8. Academy Internet. If you have a website, you should subscribe to this podcast.
9. "Help, my business sucks!" is a weekly podcast that “get more done and have more fun”.
10. Ping.fm. If you are part of the social networking trend (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) Ping will allow you to post to 30 different social networking sites with just one entry. A BIG time saver.
11. David Hobby (Strobist god) gives you "Four Reasons to Consider Working for Free".
If your favorite marketing tool is not listed here, please share it with us.
