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Great 1 on 1 w/Devon: Marketing Advice That Actually Works for Photographers & Videographers w/Notes
🕑 Added 2025-06-28 15:53:12 +0000 UTCđĄ What He Needed Help With:
"Iâm posting my work here and there, but I know Iâm not marketing myself properlyâthatâs what's holding me back. I just need some direction on that front."
đ§ Key Advice He Got:
1. Marketing = Talking to People
This gameâs all about people. Posting online is cool, but if no one knows me, it doesnât hit the same.
Talk to more folksâDMs, in-person convos, referrals. That trust builds bookings.
2. Ads WorkâIf People Already Know You
Boosting IG posts ($100â200 over 7â14 days) works if your face and name are already familiar.
In a new market, gotta build that buzz before ads do the heavy lifting.
3. Content That Connects
âDonât just post the workâpost you doing the work.â
People book who they trust.
Behind-the-scenes clips, you on set, lighting setupsâreal presence builds connection.
4. Speak to the Pain Points
Talk on camera to your ideal clientâs problemsâspeak directly to their struggles with visuals, branding, promo content, etc.
That hits deeper than a portfolio ever will.
5. Repurpose Everything
Testimonials after shoots? Gold.
Get clients on camera saying âBook with Devââstack clips together for powerful, sticky ads (like Doctor Clips style).
6. Instagram = Structure
Right now, your IG looks solid but needs structure.
Create rows/sets: e.g. 1 video, 1 photo, 1 behind-the-scenesâall from the same shoot.
Give each piece of work a branded name or series title (like "Streets w/ Dev").
7. Website = Strategy
Donât just drop a portfolio.
Break your site into clear tabs:Video
Photo
Pricing/Packages
Contact
Lead visitors where you want them to go. Have your best work first, auto-play something if you can.
8. Offer Packages
Build basic tiered offersâstart simple:
$150 â 30s music video reel (photos included)
$250 â 60s edit + 2 locations
Use ChatGPT to finesse copy + structure
𧱠Next Steps (His To-Do List):
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Revamp my IG â create visual structure, drop anything that doesnât showcase my quality.
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Rebuild my site â make it feel like a real booking platform, not just a dump of content.
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Think like a client â what would make me book?
Then:
đ Rebook another 1-on-1 in 3-4 weeks to revisit strategy and get into actual ad campaigns.
