Get More Photography Clients | 5 Marketing Tips You Can Try This Week

If you’re looking for a way to stand out and give your photography business a little refresh and a boost to get more photography clients this video is for you! In this video I am going to give you 5 tips to market your photography business.
QUESTION OF THE DAY:
Do you shoot on a mirrorless camera body or a DSLR and what camera are you currently working with?
00:00 - Welcome
00:43 - Question of the Day
01:10 - Marketing Hack #1: Update Your Headshot
02:30 - Marketing Hack #2: Update Your Website
02:55 - Marketing Hack #3: Update Your Instagram Bio
03:37 - Marketing Hack #4: The Coffee Date Challenge
04:16 - Marketing Hack #5: Implement Video Into Your Marketing
05:33 - Freebie Guide: 13 Marketing Tips to Try Over the Next 30 Days
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06:33 - Conclusion & Thank You!
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[@Joymichelle]

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you shoot on a mirrorless camera body or a DSLR and what camera are you currently working with?

[@christinacooperfilm]

Mirrorless. I use the Fujifilm X Series XT30 and XT3. I love them! They are lightweight and easy to use. Also, I have smaller hands so these feel really good to me. lol I personally just love the colors I can get out of them and the feeling I can get out of them. I also bring the instax wide printer for first looks for my brides and grooms. They love it!

[@abbyjoystudio]

Z6ii! I’ve wanted to try the Canon R6 thought since most second shooters are Canon users.

[@Joymichelle]

@@abbyjoystudio nice!! That’s a great one!

[@danielhomewood7276]

Hey.. Loving your channel at the moment over here in the UK! I use a Mamiya 645, Leica M3 and Intrepid 4x5 camera. Primarily the medium and large format for client work. Portra 400 or HP5 400 for the film :) So to answer I guess the mamiya is the slr and the other two are mirrorless!!

[@ZombieStudios]

DSLR. Working with the Nikon D5500. Love the way Nikon camera's feel in the hand. Hope to get into mirrorless once I make enough income.

[@creativebeyondhouse]

I photograph with a DSLR Canon 6D and not planning to change. It's a good camera so I see no reason to change it because everyone else is going mirrorless. Unless we come to a point for some reason I really have to, I'll think about it. I go for what I like and what gives good results for the client. As long as they are happy, I'm good with what I got 😃

[@gusrodriz]

Thanks for sharing this Joy! I shoot with a mirrorless, Sony A7III with the 35mm 1.8 and 85mm 1.8.

[@Joymichelle]

Ohhh Sony!! 😍 do you use it for just photo or video as well?

[@carringtonvisuals2983]

Love your content Joy! I shoot mirrorless, I use a Canon R5 and R6 mostly, but on more adventurous engagement shoots I use a Fujifilm XT3 and an XT4. I also have an X100V that I bring to weddings and just do some quick snaps throughout the day with and print them out with an Instax wide printer and give them to my couples at the end of the wedding.

[@Joymichelle]

Ohhhhh my gosh I LOVE that you print photos right at weddings! I bet your clients love that too! Thanks for sharing your camera set up! Ok, question…what’s your go to Lens for pairing with your R5 and R 6??

[@carringtonvisuals2983]

@@Joymichelle On my R5 I keep the 28-70 F2 on probably like 90% of the day, and on the R6 I mainly use EF telephoto lenses like an 85, 100mm or a 70-200 if I need one for the day. Clients LOVE when you can give them something tangible on their day. The instax printer is definitely a hit.

[@Joymichelle]

@@carringtonvisuals2983 now I want one…tax write off right?! 🤣👊

[@adrianamcgowanphotography]

Love the tips! Thank you Joy! I currently shoot with a Canon 5D mark IV DSLR. Eventually I’ll jump onto the mirrorless train 🚂 📸🙃

[@Joymichelle]

Thanks so much! I have heard amazing things about that camera. Don’t even worry I have been a pretty slow adopter into the world of mirrorless. But I am excited to give one a try and maybe even make a comparison video for people on the fence!

[@_theHavis]

Thanks for the tips, Joy! The most challenging step for me right now is showing my face. I recently switched to a Mirrorless Sony camera.

[@Joymichelle]

How are you liking the mirrorless? I’ve heard amazing things about Sony! You’re welcome ! Thanks for commenting :)

[@_theHavis]

@@Joymichelle Oh Joy, the hype is worth it I must say. It makes life easier when you know what you’re doing already.

[@expectingamiricle]

I just upgraded to the Cannon R6 mirrorless and Oh. My. Gosh. I LOVE IT!! The focus is amazing, and the touch and drag feature is a game changer!

[@Joymichelle]

I have heard similar things about the focus! Do you use it for video at all?

[@expectingamiricle]

@@Joymichelle I do use it for videography as well. It has exceptional performance on both 4k and 1080! I loved it even more once I figured out the optimal settings.If the subject is moving, I really enjoy the face tracking focus as well. It's the perfect Hybrid camera!

[@stefaniapalumbo6040]

@@expectingamiricle I think Canon R6 will be my next investment

[@expectingamiricle]

@@stefaniapalumbo6040 you wont regret it!

[@stefaniapalumbo6040]

@@expectingamiricle ☺🤗

[@LeahLovellGreen]

Thanks for your great tips Michelle, these are super helpful! Do you think reels are just as good as posting full videos on social media? I have just upgraded my DSLR's from a canon T4i to a Canon 5D Mark II. I have a lower budget as I am just starting out but I've heard great things about the 5D Mark. As they say its the photographer that makes the photo not the gear!

[@Joymichelle]

Yes I think reels is actually one of the BEST current ways to use video on insta at the moment. I had a reel to viral last year and got 2 million views - like what?!? I did a video unpacking that and how it affected my business at the end of last year as well

[@lindaallen594]

Great tips! I shoot with a DSLR, Nikon D750. I would love the Nikon Z6 mirrorless. I am a hobbyist photographer so I am not sure I can justify the cost of switching to mirrorless right now. If you switch to mirrorless, I would love to hear your review.

[@Joymichelle]

That’s a great DSLR you have! I will absolutely let you know my thoughts on mirrorless and a review when I get mine! Stay tuned :)

[@vanessajablonsky6471]

Loved the video! I currently shoot with a mirrorless Nikon Z6ii and will never look back!

[@Joymichelle]

Oh yay this makes me soooo excited to try it! That’s the one I have in mind! What lenses do you pair with it?

[@vanessajablonsky6471]

@@Joymichelle so I use the z 85 1.8 and it’s become my new favorite Lens! I also use my FX Lenses with the adapter and they work even better on the Z6ii than they did on my DSLR! I use the 35mm 1.4, 70-200, and 50mm 1.4 and they all perform beautifully with the adapter!

[@ScriptureToday]

Enjoy the business-oriented content. Thank you. For work (macro, time-lapse, documentation, portraits, events), I'm using a combination of DSLRs (D800E, D810, D850) and mirrorless (Z7II). For personal shooting (wildlife, events, family), I'm now shooting all mirrorless (Z6, Z7II).

[@Joymichelle]

Thanks for watching, Jerry!

[@Dansbyphotography]

DSLR and 35mm. I'm a canon gal and my workhorse is the Rebel T4i.... just upgraded to both a 50D and a 5DMarkIII. But some of my clients love my 35 mm work.

[@Joymichelle]

That’s awesome! 35mm is classic

[@snapkingcustomer7000]

MIRROLESS Z6ii !!! Sometimes DSLRs D850

[@Joymichelle]

That’s the one I have my eye on!

[@lizzydalizard]

I'm on a canon 850d and my details camera is a Canon 3000d. That's all I can afford while I am growing my business. I have definitely got the wedding photographer bug. I love them

[@Joymichelle]

Thanks for sharing!

[@dasawelgemoed3873]

Thanks Joy! I always like to watch your videos! I shoot with a DSLR Canon 5d Mark iii and 6D. Mirrorless cameras are still out of the reach for me.

[@Joymichelle]

Thank you for tuning in Dasa!

[@itwasme2435]

Eos rp is full frame and sooo cheap, and really decent quality.

[@mikaylascott8927]

I’d love to go mirrorless with canon!! I’m currently shooting with a 6D.

[@Joymichelle]

Which do you think you’d go with?

[@edwinmaina4real]

DSLR

[@stefeeosborne2365]

Hi! I currently shoot with a sony a7iii I have a sigma 28-70mm, sony 50mm at the moment. Working on building a business and getting clients any suggestions. I love portraits would like to try engagements at some point.

[@Joymichelle]

That’s awesome!! I have a couple recent videos about shooting engagements on my channel

[@yolandarios4655]

Hi Friend. I shoot mirrorless, Canon R6 and I 💕 it.

[@Joymichelle]

Yolanda!! Hi!! ✨ how are you friend?!

[@tenderlightphotography759]

I shoot with a sony a7iii and Fuji S5Pro ( DSLR)

[@Joymichelle]

Cool!!

[@isaacwerk2600]

A7riii

[@schwarzekreide7043]

I use several sony mirrorless cameras!

[@Joymichelle]

One of my friends uses and LOVES sony!

[@djyaksehyakseh2933]

I use Canna 6D

[@SerranoPeppers777]

Both a canon 5d mark iii and a canon r6 mark ii

[@Joymichelle]

Nice!!

[@ClarkCapitalMedia]

Canon 90D!

[@Joymichelle]

Awesome!!

[@alexishopephotography]

DLSUR all the way

[@TheOneWillFocus]

Mirrorless Z7II and Z5 about to take the plunge on a Z9

[@Joymichelle]

Did you end up buying it?!

[@TheOneWillFocus]

@@Joymichelle yup sure did. Now I'm considering selling the other bodies and grabbing another. But I love it.

[@Joymichelle]

@@TheOneWillFocus then it must be great!!! wowww

[@MR-si2cd]

Dslr but it’s time to move to mirrorless. The question is, do I stay with same brand because getting rid of my lenses and camera is a waste of money or get a same brand camera and build up the other brand slowly and focus on fewer lenses if that makes sense

[@Joymichelle]

Yes it makes so much sense! What’s your current set up? I think it’s important to test one out before you jump in regardless of brand

[@MR-si2cd]

@@Joymichelle 2 D810 lenses 14-24/24-70/70-200/ 105 (2.8) 50 1.8 85 1.4. I went online and got an estimate of how much would I get to sell all of it and is like giving it away. I’m considering just getting a used Z7ii And then get into Sony A7R5 (seems to be the best camera for my needs) but a smaller kit of primes

[@stefaniapalumbo6040]

I shoot DSLR Canon 5D Mark IV and Mark III

[@Joymichelle]

Nice!!

[@RafaelRodrigues-vt8gb]

Mirrorless. Sony Alpha 7 4 camera with lots of lenses

[@visionforwardmedia]

Dslr and Canon 90d/ 80d

[@Joymichelle]

Nice!! thanks for sharing!!

[@carlaprice.Nanaof2]

I have a Sony alpha a33. I really want a mirrorless next.

[@Joymichelle]

Would you stick with Sony for mirrorless?

[@rubysandoval3222]

mirrorless! i have the sony a7iii and a7iv

[@Joymichelle]

Oooohh nice!! Sony is great for video too I’ve heard!

[@rubysandoval3222]

@@Joymichelle it is! and the auto-tracking focus on the a7iv is insane

[@barbrarudd3328]

I use DSLR Canon 5d mark 111

[@Joymichelle]

Nice!!

[@jlynn1983campbell]

Nikon D80

[@twamefoto2449]

I shoot with a DSLR (Canon 6D)… I would like to get myself a mirrorless (Canon R)

[@Joymichelle]

Awesome!! thanks for sharing :)

[@jacque5181]

I just bought my second mirrorless camera. I'll never go back. I'm a canon girl and I shoot r6

[@Joymichelle]

I have heard sooooo much about this camera! HHa! What makes it better than what you use to shoot on?

[@jacque5181]

@@Joymichelle I shot on mark 4 and 3 and hands down so much better in low light it's amazing.

[@Joymichelle]

@@jacque5181 wow ok I need to get my hands on a few. I think I might rent!!

[@unleashyourfitness]

ZV-e10

[@StevenGrant_Photographer]

#both

[@mariasalinas2372]

Nikon 5600 DRSL :(

[@Joymichelle]

I love Nikon!!

[@steeleshootsphotography]

Nikon D5100 with a 18-55mm and a 55-200mm

[@Joymichelle]

Awesome!!

[@downeastdreamphotography9601]

Mirrorless canon r6

[@Joymichelle]

This one is so popular! I need to get my hands on one :)

[@amandamiller6656]

DSLR Canon 90D

[@Joymichelle]

Nice!! Thanks for sharing

[@stephaniealberse4949]

Nikon D750, one of the few none-mirrorless shooters 😭

[@Joymichelle]

👊 heyyy I’m still rocking a DSLR 🤣 but yeah it seems like mirrorless is the future and I’ve heard it’s AWESOME

[@skythewitness1947]

A6600

[@Joymichelle]

Sweet! How do you like it?

[@skythewitness1947]

@@Joymichelle I love it currently moving from music videos to exclusively doing studio photography. Looking new ways to make money and buying 18-105 or 24-70

[@Joymichelle]

Oh what a cool shift!! Are you in my Fb group? @@skythewitness1947

[@johangreen6884]

Dslr

[@Joymichelle]

Awesome!!

[@ebenezerekeanyanwu7754]

Dlsr

[@Joymichelle]

🙌🙌 which one?!

[@creativebeyondhouse]

I photograph with a DSLR Canon 6D and not planning to change. It's a good camera so I see no reason to change it because everyone else is going mirrorless. Unless we come to a point for some reason I really have to, I'll think about it. I go for what I like and what gives good results for the client. As long as they are happy, I'm good with what I've got 😃

[@Joymichelle]

🙌🙌🙌