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How to Get a Continuous Flow of Wedding Photography Leads

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Feb 16Categories: How to Become a Photographer No Comments

A wedding photographer’s job is not all about taking stunning photographs. It also involves constantly strategizing to attract new clients and book more weddings. With the growing number of wedding photographers and challenges, it is harder to achieve success in the wedding photography business. And one of these challenges is getting a continuous flow of wedding photography leads. Even though it may be difficult sometimes – whether you are a beginner or an established wedding photographer – generating new leads is essential for your business to survive. And to do that, you need a systematic approach that can help your wedding photography grow and sustain that growth. In this blog, we offer you some of the best ways to convert new leads into new clients!

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3 Couples’ Secrets To Working As A Husband & Wife Photography Team

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Feb 15Categories: ShootDotEdit Featured Photographer No Comments

Born out of love, fueled by passion, and sustained through perseverance — husband and wife photography teams can create amazing things together. But working with the person you love also has its challenges. Even though many couples imagine sharing a life, only a few dare to work with each other in business. We reached out to three couples to find out their secrets to working successfully with their partner, and here’s what they had to say.

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15 Gift Ideas For Photographer Couples On Valentine’s Day

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Feb 12Categories: Wedding Photography Ideas No Comments

Do you live together, work together, shoot together, and love each other but still don’t know what gifts to get for each other on Valentine’s Day? We know the gift-giving struggle is real for couples who are in the wedding photography business together! So, if you are having a tough time deciding what to give or are unsure of even where to begin, we’ve got you covered! In this blog, we have compiled 15 gift ideas for photographer couples. These are creative and heartfelt gifts you can give each other based on your shared passion for photography (and some of them you may not have heard of before). Read on to find out how to surprise and delight the photographer in your life who you love.

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Hiring A Second Shooter For Weddings: Tips & Tricks

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Feb 11Categories: How to Become a Photographer, The Business of Wedding Photography No Comments

While you may be completely efficient as a solo wedding photographer, some weddings are so grand that hiring a second shooter may become a necessity. You may not realize it, but that extra set of hands will make a complicated job more manageable. And while hiring a second shooter may make your life simpler and easier, the process of doing so may not be simple. In this blog, we offer you some suggestions on how you can find that perfect second shooter for your brand. 

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How to Leverage Reviews From Couples to Book More Weddings

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Feb 10Categories: How to Become a Photographer No Comments

Couples often look for reviews about your wedding photography business from other couples who have worked with you or their trusted vendors. And if you have been in the wedding photography industry a long time, you must already know that reviews, testimonials, and referrals from previous clients are gold when trying to attract new couples and book more weddings. But once you have impressed your couple, photographed their wedding, delivered the final prints, and gotten a fantastic, 5-star review – what’s next? How do you ensure that the review not only boosts your confidence but also gets you more clients? One of the most powerful strategies you could use for your business, in this blog, we offer you some ways of how you can successfully leverage reviews from couples to book more weddings. 

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12 Easy Steps to Editing Portraits in Lightroom

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Feb 08Categories: Lightroom & Photoshop Tips No Comments

You may not edit all your photos in Adobe Lightroom, but editing portraits in Lightroom could be another skill to add to your portfolio. It’s a relatively simple process in Lightroom, but you still have to be extra cautious while editing portraits. Even though it’s a part of most post-production processes, these images may sometimes look unnatural and altered. The key is to balance the way you edit and not go overboard. Since editing in Lightroom involves a non-destructive workflow and your actual photos never get altered, you can always go back to any editing stage. And even though it may be a simple process, we narrow down editing portraits in Lightroom to 12 steps in this blog. 

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Love For All Helps You Succeed: Black History Month Feature With Flavio DeBarros

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Feb 05Categories: ShootDotEdit Featured Photographer No Comments

Every February, the U.S. and other parts of the world celebrate Black History Month to honor the contributions of African-Americans and their culture. Hit by slavery in the past and racism to date, this community has had a journey worth knowing and respecting. This year’s Black History Month is more significant with grown awareness and the development of the Black Lives Matter movement all over the world. We, at ShootDotEdit, stand in solidarity and celebrate this month with a feature story on the very talented wedding photographer and ShootDotEdit customer Flavio DeBarros.

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5 Ways To Connect With Potential Wedding Photography Clients

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Feb 04Categories: How to Become a Photographer No Comments

It’s no secret that the wedding photography industry is very competitive. And now, with wedding photographers getting back in the game after COVID forced weddings to go on a break, everyone is looking for ways to stand out and book more weddings. But as competition gets tougher, you also have to diversify your strategies and level up to connect with wedding photography clients. But even though it is challenging, there are many ways to attract more clients. You can stick with techniques that will increase your presence in the online world or opt for strategies you can use in the real world. Either way, with some research and planning, you can also grow and take your wedding photography business to the next level.

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How to Use The Patch Tool in Photoshop

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Feb 03Categories: Lightroom & Photoshop Tips No Comments

The Patch Tool in Photoshop can completely transform your images by removing unwanted or distracting spots or objects from them. Therefore, making it one of the most helpful tools for photo editing. Even with several years of experience, you could still accidentally include something unflattering or distracting in a photograph. And once you have taken the image, the chances of recreating it are relatively low. In such cases, the Patch Tool, which belongs to the family of Healing Brush Tools, can become a life-saver. Moreover, just like a magic trick (which needs some practice, of course), this feature can also help you add or copy objects to further enhance your image. It may be a little confusing at first, but in this blog, we offer you some ways to successfully use this tool for your future edits.

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Traits Brides Look For In A Wedding Photographer

Author: ShootDotEditOn: Feb 02Categories: How to Become a Photographer No Comments

An awesome skillset is an essential part of being a great wedding photographer. But do you know what sets you apart from the several other pros in your field? A composed and charismatic personality that’s also reliable and trustworthy. When it comes to closing the deal with your wedding photography clients, apart from the ability to offer high-quality deliverables, brides also pay special attention to a wedding photographer’s traits. After all, they are trusting you with photographing one of the most important days of their lives. Every wedding photographer has their own individuality and temperament. However, some personality traits go a long way in building a successful and happy client base.

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