Photoshelter launch 'Photographer’s Social Media Handbook'

Being a successful photographer isn't just about taking great pictures, it also involves being business minded and getting your name out there.

And one of the most effective ways to do this right now is using social media -- which is why it's awfully handy that Photoshelter have just launched 'The Photographer's Social Media Handbook'.

The free digital download explains how to optimise Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, and Twitter to generate new business and build a following from the viewpoint of a photographer.

Allen Murabayashi, PhotoShelter CEO said: "Mastering social media can be instrumental in marketing your brand and growing your photography business, but it's no easy task.

"This Handbook addresses head on specific features and strategies photographers can use to make the most of Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and LinkedIn and grow their professional network."

The handbook is available for download here.

Comments

[Bob Misuraca]

We are not a photography studio but we do photo enlargements on our inkjet printers. This guide is one of many we've seen and used to build our own social media presense. It's time consuming, however, to build connections on more than one network. Currently we run feeds once a week on Facebook, Twitter and our our blog. Being "chatty" on all these networks is challenging.

Do you find it be better to focus on one network or two? or is a shotgun type approach more effective?

[Kerry]

Hi Bob,

New to us as well but guides like this help point us in the right direction. Time consuming is the word!