As social media continues to take over the world you see more and more photographers using it to grow their brand. It is so powerful that it has launched careers for photographers around the world. Social media will work for you 24/7. It never shuts off. Potential clients can interact with you all over the world. If there is one thing you master besides photography it should be social media.
1. Facebook
Being one of the most powerful websites in the world it is no surprise that Facebook is the most powerful social media tool for photographers. Photographers are using Facebook to connect with everyone from clients to fans. Many photographers share there photos and that simple act gets them referral business. It is the best social media tool for photographers today.
2. Flickr
Flickr is a photo sharing network that allows you to upload photos and keep a “stream” of your work. People can connect with you in different ways by marking you as a contact or commenting on your work. There are groups on Flickr where you can share your best photos with hundreds or thousands of people. I have used it to receive thousands of views on many of my photos. Sharing in groups is the best way to receive feedback from other photographers. The feature works great because if you get some really negative feedback you can go look at that photographers work and see if you would like to take the feedback seriously. Judging someones credibility based on their photography is perfect. Flickr also allows you to share your photos on the other networks like Facebook and Twitter. You can even get a unique URL and share it via email. The best part is you can do all that for FREE. Yes they do have a Pro version but the Free version packs a punch.
3. The Best Camera
If you own an iPhone you may be familiar with Chase Jarvis’s iPhone app The Best Camera. You take pictures using your iPhone and can share them via Facebook, Twitter, and TheBestCamera.com ecosystem. It is a great way to share your iPhone Photography. iPhone photography has really exploded in the last few years. Apple and App Developers have been very supportive of iphon photography. This has provided Mobile Photographers powerful tools to use anytime anywhere and it takes only seconds to shoot, edit, and share a photo. So if you are interested in iPhone photography check out the Best Camera app and Ecosystem.
4. Twitter
Twitter started as 140 characters but as it has grown up creative people would not let such a powerful communication tool go to waste on just text. Twitter has quickly become a mecca for photo sharing. Sites like TwitPic and Flickr have made it easy and fun to share via Twitter. Many of todays great photographers are using twitter to connect with their network and share photos. Personally I have had great luck connecting with people via Twitter.
5. Tumblr
Tumblr is an intuitive blogging platform that makes photo blogging simple. If you are looking for a way to share photos, text, ect via mobile, or web you can easily do that and more using tumblr. Photographers and bloggers have been jumping off of other blogging platforms and moving to tumblr because it is so easy to use.
6. WordPress
As far as blogging goes WordPress is the biggest blogging platform. WordPress has put website management back into the hands of photographers. If you are looking to manage all aspects of your website you can do that with WordPress. There are thousands of Premium Photography Themes for use on the WordPress platform. All aspects of web development have been simplified using WordPress. Because of talented developers you can now do your own SEO, Design, Link building, and more.
7.YouTube
Photography and Video are like peanut butter and jelly these days. Photographers all over the world are using video to serve clients needs and be more creative. Often seconds after editing they are uploading to YouTube. If you create an amazing photography video and it goes Viral you will be contacted by thousands of potential clients.
Social Media can help you build relationships with clients, potential clients, friends, fans, and colleagues. It is extremely powerful and has been used to launch careers. So if there is one thing you should be good at besides photography it is Social Media.
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Any reason that PictureSocial.com wasn’t included in this? They are quicly becomming one of the larger photog sites and have alot of helpful information, feedback, contests, and UNLIMITED storage for free.
Hi Paul,
I have never heard of PictureSocial. I will check it out.