Get Started Before The Wedding
As soon as you sign a bride and groom to a contract, search them out on Facebook and “friend them.” As their wedding approaches, connect with them on their “Wall,” and get them psyched by showing a few images you’ve recently made, or sharing some of your “wedding day tips” with them via their Wall. Each time you interact with them, your interaction gets broadcast to their friends, and builds a network of people who know you.
Keep The Momentum Going Long After The Wedding
The day of the wedding change your status to “Shooting So and So’s wedding” and tell them you’ve done that when you arrive. The night after their wedding, share one or two photos with them on Facebook, and get a short slide show up in a week or two. The personal connections and networking will go a long way to earning you good business with their friends.
This week’s tip is submitted by Justin Ide from Boston, Massachusetts, the first winner of the Thursday Tips Think Tank Giveaway contest. Congratulations Justin! We’ll be sending you your Pixel Pocket Rocket by Think Tank Photo real soon.
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Fantastic tip! This is really useful for budding photographers who are trying to get they name out and improve their visibility to potential clients.
Excellent Justin