10 Easy Blog Post Ideas for Professional Photographers | Isobel Griffin | Copywriter

Did you start your photography blog hoping to show off your stunning photos and those moments in time where you perfectly captured your client’s joy, love, and excitement?

But now you feel like you’re only posting highlights of your latest work on your blog, and you’d like to give your readers more?

Breath-taking photos tell memorable stories, but your readers need word-driven stories too.

Stories that work with your photos to emphasize your talents. Messages that drive visitors to your site by providing advice, insights, and tips. Blog posts that highlight all your styles, offers, and work as a professional photographer.

So let’s create a blog that does all that!

Whether you’re:

a surf photographer capturing someone’s first wave
an elopement photographer on a remote beach during golden hour
a fashion photographer shooting soon-to-be-released items
an adventure photographer leaning out the side of a helicopter

A blog can help your business grow.

Don’t believe me? Discover what a blog can do for your creative business over here.

But the hard part of starting or growing a blog is deciding what to share. That’s what this post is all about! Providing you with post ideas for your own professional photography blog.

I even throw in some sample headlines for you to play around with.

Not a photographer?

These blog topics might still be relevant to you! But if you’re an outdoor adventure organizer, be sure to check out my post specifically geared toward you.

Now, let’s dive into 10 simple blog post ideas for your photography blog.

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photoshoot recaps

A case study of one of your photoshoots gives you a chance to show off all your gorgeous shots and provide your readers with a sneak peek of how much they’ll get from working with you.

Craving a Confident and Casual Photoshoot for this Toronto Personal Chef
FAQs

What should I wear to a photoshoot? How should I prepare for a session? How long will a photoshoot take? Where should our photoshoot take place? Think about those questions you get over and over. By writing about these issues in your photography blog, you’ll help ease your clients’ anxieties and establish your credibility as an empathetic expert.

What You Should Know Before Your Surf Photography Session
Photography location ideas

As a photographer, you know breathtaking locations in the area you work in. A blog post about these spots highlights your expertise and expands your portfolio. That ultra-modern art gallery you’ve wanted to shoot at? Put it on your list and you might have a client begging for their shoot to be there.

4 Unconventional Urban Locations for Street Fashion Photography in Chicago
What to know about photography

Do you have clients coming to you with no clue about what you do, where you shoot, or the style you offer? When you write a blog post about what clients should ask before hiring a photographer or what it is photographers do, you’ll equip them with the knowledge to ensure the entire process goes smoothly.

8 Questions You Need To Ask Before Hiring A Brand Photographer
Photography Tips

Let’s face it, not everyone who comes across your website will be ready to invest in a professional photographer. By offering tips and how-to’s, you form a connection with your readers and give them insight into the knowledge and challenges professional photographers face.

How to Shoot an At-Home Boudoir Session on Your iPhone
Day in the Life of a Photographer

There’s a reason so many romcoms have photography as the leading star’s career. You get to capture people’s most loving, intimate, or courageous moments, oftentimes in places where most of us don’t get to go. Sharing what a day or two looks like in your life on your photography blog will fascinate your reader and let them see all the nitty-gritty details and headaches from late-night editing sessions.

A Day in the Life of an Adventure Photographer on the West Coast
Playlist Ideas for a Photoshoot

Short and sweet, how do you set the mood for your branding or boudoir photoshoots? Create a few playlists for different shoots and offer your clients a choice when they book with you!

This Self-Love Soundtrack Will Set the Mood for Your Intimate Photoshoot
Dream Photography Sessions

Manifest the clients, locations, and shoots of your dreams. Where would you love to book a session? Any creative styles you want to try out? Dipping a toe into maternity shoots? Describe your goals. You never know who might be reading your photography blog and think ‘hey, that’s me!’

5 Dreamy Photo Spots for Adventurous Elopements
Photography Business Advice

Photography is a dream career for so many people. As a business owner and professional photographer, you’ve experienced your share of ups and downs. Sharing that information with new photographers gives back to the community that you’re a part of, and maybe you’ll meet new biz buddies along the way.

What I Wish I Knew My First Year as a Professional Photographer
Technical Insight

Let’s face it, a lot of us don’t know what goes into being a professional photographer. Use your photography blog to offer that insight! Break down your favourite editing programs, camera gear, or lighting set up to help your readers understand the work you do for them.

The 3 Editing Programs Every Photographer Should Know

Blogging not for you?

That’s no problem! I hired a professional photographer for my brand photos, it makes sense to hire an expert to write your blog.

That’s why I offer a blog post package that gives you four done-for-you blog posts crafted with your audience, business goals, and tone of voice in mind.

If you’re ready to let someone else do the hard writing work, send me a note and we can hop on a call for a free 30-minute chat to see if we’re a good fit.