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Photography Business - Think Outside of the Box
01/07/08
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Categories: Marketing Your Photography Business, Photography Business Marketing
Photography Business - Think Outside of the Box
Every photographer does it.
· They attend the local bridal show, and put a bunch of albums onto a table.
· They put an ad into the local magazine.
· They send out flyers to local lists of new mom's.
· They place a stack of brochures at the local clothing store.
Are you guilty?
So if dozens (or is it hundreds?) of other photographers are doing EXACTLY what you're doing, can you expect any results different then those other photographers?
When you're just starting out, the best way to get your name out there is to follow what everyone else is doing. Why reinvent the wheel? But once you establish yourself, how do you take the next step, and become better than everyone else? How do you grow you business to new heights?
It involves thinking outside of the box. You need to come up with new ideas, things that no one else has tried, and get new business in unique and untried ways.
While many people continue to attend photography classes year after year, this will continue to get you ideas that other photographers use.
Instead, try attending seminars and expos for other industries. Like a product creation seminar. Or a scrapbooking expo. If you have a local convention center, see what shows are coming up.
Check out a women's expo or a kid's expo. Both will provide you with a ton of thoughts from many different industries, and will give your marketing a boost and fill your mind with ideas. And while you're there, get acquainted with some of the other presenters and/or vendors. Finding complimentary businesses to run special promotions with is easy when you're spending the weekend together. Make it a goal to find two partners, and then try a wide variety of ideas. It's fun - and you'll gain a new friend!
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Every photographer does it.
· They attend the local bridal show, and put a bunch of albums onto a table.
· They put an ad into the local magazine.
· They send out flyers to local lists of new mom's.
· They place a stack of brochures at the local clothing store.
Are you guilty?
So if dozens (or is it hundreds?) of other photographers are doing EXACTLY what you're doing, can you expect any results different then those other photographers?
When you're just starting out, the best way to get your name out there is to follow what everyone else is doing. Why reinvent the wheel? But once you establish yourself, how do you take the next step, and become better than everyone else? How do you grow you business to new heights?
It involves thinking outside of the box. You need to come up with new ideas, things that no one else has tried, and get new business in unique and untried ways.
While many people continue to attend photography classes year after year, this will continue to get you ideas that other photographers use.
Instead, try attending seminars and expos for other industries. Like a product creation seminar. Or a scrapbooking expo. If you have a local convention center, see what shows are coming up.
Check out a women's expo or a kid's expo. Both will provide you with a ton of thoughts from many different industries, and will give your marketing a boost and fill your mind with ideas. And while you're there, get acquainted with some of the other presenters and/or vendors. Finding complimentary businesses to run special promotions with is easy when you're spending the weekend together. Make it a goal to find two partners, and then try a wide variety of ideas. It's fun - and you'll gain a new friend!
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