katyanova

<p>In this competitive market, blogs are essential for wedding photographers. Even more than websites. A potential client may visit your website once, get the gist of what you are, and never feel the need to return. A well constructed blog with engaging content will indispensably generate returning traffic. From past and future clients as well as people who simply think you are great and are curious to learn about what your projects and life are about. <br>

The best photoblog I've ever come across and follow religiously is that of Jasmine Star, www.jasminestarblog.com. <br>

And here's mine, www.katyanovablog.com...<br>

Your blog is a great start, may I suggest supplementing the photos with stories!<br>

Cheers! And happy blogging.</p>

<p>Thanks, Steve! You're right - it's my first season shooting weddings, and I haven't yet implemented a system of online galleries for proofing. That's why when it comes to 'upselling,' the frustration comes from having to process those shots. I just don't know what the best way to go is, and whether I should sell digital files or prints... </p>

<p>Aimee, good advice... That's one of my biggest peeves - when someone other than b&g tap you on your shoulder and ask you to take a posed picture of them. Especially once they've had a few drinks :) Certainly most wedding photographers today do employ a photojournalistic style, but it's often hard to avoid stiff family formals.<br>

I give my clients a selection of my 'signature' images as well as others globally adjusted in high res - and I don't want to spend the time to process so many formals... Even the b&g are often unaware of how tedious formals with family members can get... Any other thoughts on how to deal with this? Thanks!</p>