Book More Weddings with ZERO "Advertising"

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Today I'm sharing 10 ways you can market yourself at EVERY wedding you book!
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00:00 Intro
01:32 Tip 1: Educate
03:21 Tip 2: Present Yourself Professionally ( • How to Pose a Wedding ... )
05:52 Tip 3: Same Day Slideshow ( • How to Make a Same Day... )
07:07 Tip 4: Post a Sneak Peek on IG
07:41 Tip 5: Share Images with Vendors
09:53 Tip 6: Blog Within 48 Hours
12:14 Tip 7: Deliver Gallery Sooner Than Expected
13:48 Tip 8: Create Content While Shooting
14:41 Tip 9: Thank Important People
15:47 Tip 10: Unexpected Gifting

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@_cjmccullough 2 жыл бұрын

It is amazing that this is free content! This is the single most valuable piece of content for Weddinng photographers on KZfaq period! Thank you Katelyn for sharing!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much CJ!

@xxlauraflowersxx 2 жыл бұрын

I had a long period of time that i didn’t know what to do with my business. Then i found your videos and now im back fully motivated to create new content. Thankyou Katelyn

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Love this!! Thanks for sharing Laura!!

@MusicbySath Жыл бұрын

Wowza... Was not expecting a video THIS amazing! You definitely overdelivered, THANK YOU.

@sophiebuckfiddle Жыл бұрын

This has got to be one of your most valuable videos yet. Thank you so much for freely and generously giving away such excellent content. You are one of my all time heroes!

@anthonywallace319 2 жыл бұрын

I've been shooting professionally for 14 years and this is some of the most resourceful information I have come across since I started. I am not a big fan of paying for advertising so this is all golden. Thanks Katelyn.

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Anthony!

@a-muse6567 2 жыл бұрын

At 1:05 I thought you were going to say, "The trick is, finding your first ideal wedding client." Can you touch on that in an upcoming video please?

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@morgantello Жыл бұрын

I just found this channel and I can not thank you enough for this content! Thank you so so much!

@germancreatives88 Жыл бұрын

thats why i like documentary style, not stage, no fakes , no pose, no gimmicks, just reality

@lornayones 2 жыл бұрын

OMG! This is gold!! Even though I have seen a couple of these tips before, the way YOU present them is simply amazing. I’m definitely looking at what I do in a different way and I can’t wait to follow your advice and watch my business grow. Thank you so much!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@msosnow3 2 жыл бұрын

Gold! Such a fabulous advice for all photographers. I'm not a wedding photographer but I'll be implementing many of these ideas into my own business. Thank you, Katelyn!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@charlottegarvo1018 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for this super informative and helpful video Katelyn! You are my biggest source of inspiration when it comes to photography, and this video was just great!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@reandam4089 Жыл бұрын

I love your hair! Aside fromt your beautiful content, it's also you hair that got me binge watch. 😄

@sky_blue4302 2 жыл бұрын

This video shows why you’re where you are today! Thank you for sharing ♥️

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@lampv 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kate! This is awesome and it will work with other events or sessions. Thank you for sharing. Awesome as always!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@jaybarr9860 2 жыл бұрын

Gonna watch again and take notes!! This is incredible content!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@melissaysitall7703 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this! I always look forward to your videos bc starting & running a wedding photography business is hard work!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree more!

@fotografbrasov 2 жыл бұрын

All your tips, are AWESOME. I was already practicing some of them. You are the greatest!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@cutandshootentertainment4514 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative.. this is the best video that I’ve watched on this channel.. I learned so much.. thanks 🙏🏾

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that!

@bethandruth7762 2 жыл бұрын

Love these tips!! Good reminder for me to get back to some of these things that I'm slacking on ;)

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

You got this!

@mademydaybyemily 2 жыл бұрын

This is such a good video! Thanks Katelyn :)

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Emily!

@loganholley1222 2 жыл бұрын

I love the idea of being intentionally gratuitous and making thank yous intentional at the end of the day!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Logan!

@queerfoto 2 жыл бұрын

Your ideas are absolutely next level.

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jennifer that means a lot!

@p.burley4533 2 жыл бұрын

So helpful, because there are those “services” lying-in-wait to charge us for leads and marketing. This applies across all business. Thank you. I needed it!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@sergepromiseconcept Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Kaitlyn

@KatelynJames Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ravenwardlow2646 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos Katelyn! 😊

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Raven!!

@beccadeandalicona3121 Жыл бұрын

These are amazing tips

@irenesalek-raham8049 2 жыл бұрын

So helpful! Thank you for sharing your advice.

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@largefamilyruralliving7434 Жыл бұрын

Amazing philosophy on business, I am inspired. My friend always sends a farm picture calendar to her best CSA customers of the year, and I thought that was a thoughtful touch. A few others I'm saving away for someday soon when I can start my photo/marketing business, thanks for walking us through what you do and why.

@KatelynJames Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea!

@DevonteWilliamsFilms 2 жыл бұрын

Dropping bombs! Great video!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@reneemellott8612 2 жыл бұрын

Great advise!!! Love these videos

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@kristyadams5633 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. I’ve gathered a bunch of these sort of tidbits while watching you do weddings in KJ All Access. To see you keep a calm and collected presence is empowering. You’re an extra help (like getting lipstick or mud out of a brides dress) and you are an amazingly gentle commanding authority. I love watching you work and it has been the fire inside of me in wanting to really focus on weddings. Thank you so much for showing us how great of a service you provide and for guiding us to do the same!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Kristy!

@ernieojeda 2 жыл бұрын

I love editing soon as I get home. Not a big wedding but just every day photo shoots lol. I just can’t help it I’ll feel crazy too if I don’t start editing right after. To me the love of eating is just as high as doing the photos. It’s fun

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Makes total sense to me!

@carlosread5887 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent advices! If I was getting married, I would hire you as my photographer. I have never seen one of your wedding albums; but by the way you present your ideas in all your videos, I can see that you are worth those 10 K. Wish you the biggest success in your career!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Carlos!

@producerbenford 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!!

@jasonm129 2 жыл бұрын

Motivational!!!!! Thank you!!!!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Jason!!

@ceciliatorres6060 2 жыл бұрын

I love all that you share on KZfaq I find it all very useful I do have a question for you. On wedding day how big is your crew is it just you and your husband or do you have a few extra people helping throughout the day? I ask because everything you said in this video is worth doing however I don’t know when I would find the time to cull and make a slide show, take pictures, and still find time to make everyone happy lol.

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

It is just me and Michael!

@rebeccaschmidt5519 2 жыл бұрын

Ok how do you show them images that fast?

@jerwinmarquis1436 2 жыл бұрын

love it 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@aleksjakobsons Жыл бұрын

I am a photographer in Denmark that focuses on elopements (couples from rest of EU coming to Copenhagen to get married ) and I wish your advises (at least the first suggestion) would apply to this type of photoshoots as well ;)

@martymar74 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you stress the importance of good business workflow and processes. Many photographers think relying solely on artistic talent will make their businesses profitable.

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

I think it’s the whole point of owning a business! Thanks for watching!

@bethgibson8190 Жыл бұрын

How did and where did you create your bridal guide? That's simply fantastic!!!🤩

@heartbtc-lakeladossantos2456 Жыл бұрын

In one of her courses you get an editable version for your own use. Check her website.

@vasilikos75 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great video. One question please. If you have shoot 10.000 photos for a wedding,how you choose the good photos so quickly?

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nLmanpyVu9jagYU.html

@neworleansportraitphotogra9015 Жыл бұрын

how do you set up the slide shows with a tablet?

@bfeller1986 Жыл бұрын

2:20 Is it possible to buy a copy of the book (The Wedding Experience)? I haven’t shot a wedding before and I think that book would be a great help for understanding the timeline.

@juliieeanab4843 2 жыл бұрын

Eeeek !!!! Do you have any recommendations of where to hire an editor !?

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

You can ask in our KJ Education FB group!

@lorim2000 2 жыл бұрын

10,000% amen 🙏😆

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Love this!

@tbeiber09 2 жыл бұрын

Do you share a list of the other vendors in your blog posts? I was just wondering if that would help the vendors recommend you more often when they know they're getting more out of putting your name out there because they know they're getting out more too

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Redo share list of vendors at the end of blog post

@nadiaschaffter1842 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your tips, but what about if your couple doesn’t want you to share their photos to the wedding planner or so ?

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

We have a photo release in our contract and honestly, we have only had one issue with this and that was because a vendor did a VERY poor job and we didn't send them images anyway because they treated our client so poorly.

@jjadaddy 2 жыл бұрын

You present yourself in a very appealing manner. What you're doing beyond anything else, is selling yourself. What I'd like to ask you what your thoughts are on someone that has shot for ages, but is looking to jumping into the wedding photography game later in life. On one hand I feel that as long as you're likable and can execute, then nothing else matters. On the other hand, I've seen some say that being a young, or younger photographer, is a definite advantage? Your thoughts please? Ty.

@larrymillerphotography971 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you recommend printing the magazine?

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

MagCloud

@lizzydalizard 2 жыл бұрын

Another video idea: if you are a sole photographer on a wedding day how and where do you store or put all your lenses, lights, SD cards, batteries so they are easily accessible all day.

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@mjrinfl 2 жыл бұрын

Can you talk about where to get the guide that you mentioned in step one?

@elsajudkins4224 2 жыл бұрын

Check out her last video!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@amymorris3703 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, I'm new at all this wedding photography. I have a question, do you use single point focus when shooting a wedding?

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

i do!

@amymorris3703 2 жыл бұрын

@@KatelynJames thank you very much for taking time to answer my question

@MH7_256 2 жыл бұрын

I checked out your website because I enjoy your videos. They’re very helpful. But I’m lost on which course to take and I didn’t see any pricing? Is there a way to get all of them?

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Here is a link to all three of our technical courses (more intermediate!) : shop.katelynjames.com/shop/kj-3-course-bundle-product/. The Starter Course is best if you’re a beginner!: shop.katelynjames.com/kj-photography-starter-course-product

@MH7_256 2 жыл бұрын

@@KatelynJames thank you. I was wanting the more intermediate 😊 Thank you for posting for me.

@brynnwebb8264 Жыл бұрын

Where do you or get the time to edit same day photos and present them at the wedding if its a consecutive 6-8 hour wedding?

@KatelynJames Жыл бұрын

Michael normally pulls the images right after the introduction and dances and then I will quickly edit while eating dinner

@brynnwebb8264 Жыл бұрын

@@KatelynJames that’s dedication! I edit using a desktop or I’d consider doing that! It’s a great idea!

@lenaapple1974 2 жыл бұрын

What time frame would you suggest we have if we work M-F full time already, on top of doing weddings? A week at 1000+ images just isn't an option.

@lenaapple1974 2 жыл бұрын

I always say goodbye and thank you to my clients and their parents even if they were not involved in my correspondence. :)

@lenaapple1974 2 жыл бұрын

i know, outsource...but i haven't been able to book anything :(

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@katerinakhan1328 Жыл бұрын

What means blog those pictures?

@KatelynJames Жыл бұрын

Sharing them on a blog post!

@lizzydalizard 2 жыл бұрын

Clothes on the wedding day as a photographer?

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea for a video!

@lizzydalizard 2 жыл бұрын

Photographer from New Zealand here. Do they have photographer wedding day outfits with lots of pockets. I always lose my lens caps

@rebeccaschmidt5519 2 жыл бұрын

Now this is the kind of content I want to see!

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Rebecca!!

@bea_k9166 2 жыл бұрын

You share your photos directly, don't you put your logo? I tent to do that. Thank you for your videos

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

yes, Share them directly with no logo

@heatherephotography 2 жыл бұрын

I've always waited to send vendors images until the client has the full gallery because I feel like the couple wouldn't want multiple people posting photos from their wedding before they even have a chance to post. Your clients never have an issue with that?

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

We never have! But that's because they see their blog post so quickly! And the saw the same-day slideshow too and sometimes we send those images to them that night! So they have access to the images themselves and I think that's why there isn't an issue!

@heatherephotography 2 жыл бұрын

@@KatelynJames Thanks for the quick reply! Good points. Definitely something worth trying out in my workflow :)

@CRaul87 Жыл бұрын

Meanwhile I'm struggling just to get a first wedding under my belt in a second world country :(

@KatelynJames Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@mariemagiera8022 2 жыл бұрын

Finally - a pyramid scheme I can get behind. 😎

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha!! Love it!

@nikiskaer9813 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You are a great role model and I love taking what I learn from you and trying it. Blessings on your day!! 🤍🤍

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it is helpful!

@sajayavibes1730 2 жыл бұрын

I do most of the tips sometimes unconsciously (when I feel good , when I feel like they deserve , etc) , thank you 4 making me realise how important it is to do them all every time cause every couple should be treated this way 🥺🤍

@KatelynJames 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!