Just For Photographers
As a freelance wedding photographer, I always valued the community of friends I had who also shot weddings. We’d help each other with technical issues, refer each other for jobs, share assistants and troubleshoot so we could serve our clients in the best professional manner.
And while there are several forums now that exist for this purpose, there's always room for a new one - especially one run by a wedding photographer. Plus, photographers told me they wanted a place where there was a little more emotional support as well as discussions on servicing clients better.
One of the other major benefits of being part of The Wedding Picture Is that you’ll find many ongoing promotions that can help your business.
PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTORY
By becoming a member of the photographer directory after a submission review, you can increase your visibility considerably. Brides and grooms come to this site when they are looking for a creative professional who can take traditional posed group shots (well, you can spice them up a little!) but also has their own unique vision and sensibility.
SUBMISSION REVIEW
Membership is based on the quality of your website. If you're interested in being part of the directory, email the url of your website to info@theweddingpicture.biz. We need to make sure it's technically up-to-speed. (Yes, we are discriminating here.) Your website is your #1 selling tool beside your businesslike, yet warm, personality. Websites need to be easy to navigate, have clean, easy-to-understand language, and have images that are technically proficient as well as artistic! (If you need some help with your website please consider a photographer consultation.)
PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTORY COSTS
If your site is accepted, the cost to be in the directory is $80 for 6 months or $150 for a year.
SUBMITTING FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHS
Also, if like many of the photographers on this site you also shoot fine art photography, we are interested in seeing what you do for our sister fine art site, WillItLookGoodOverTheSofa.com. Many couples are interested in photographers with a fine art background and would also be interested in buying some of your work. To submit to this site, please contact us at info@willitlookgoodoverthesofa.com and make sure you let us know that you're in our photo directory!
FORUM MEMBERSHIP
There are two forums- the Photographer Forum and the Wedding Forum. Right now, these are open to all photographers whether or not they're in the directory. On the private discussion board for photographers only, you can get support, ask questions and share information and research. You can network and help other photographers, find second shooters, ask about locations, etc. To become a member, first sign up on the Forum home page (using the "Sign up" link on the right hand side) and then email info@theweddingpicture.biz to request membership to the private Photographer Forum. Be sure to include your forum user name in the email!
On the Wedding Forum, you can network by answering questions from couples. By being generous and offering advice, you are marketing your business, showing your expertise and of course, letting potential clients know what a wonderful person you are. Plus, if you're like me, questions and ideas from brides have helped me tremendously over the years in becoming a better business person!
ADVERTISE WITH US
To increase exposure to your site, also consider advertising on our site. Contact us for advertising rates: info@theweddingpicture.biz.