91 engaging, Google-friendly photography blog ideas

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A big huge list of inspiring blog topics picked to attract your audience and keep the search engines happy

Pushing out blogs without any thought because you know it’s what you’re “supposed to do” isn’t a good use of your time. To be an effective part of your content marketing plan, blogs should interest your audience and generate traffic.

Finding these photography blog ideas takes time. It involves listening to what your audience is typing into search and understanding which words and phrases you can rank for, so Google includes your articles in its search results.

If you keep hitting a wall when it comes to finding photography blog ideas, I’m here to help. As a part-time professional fitness photographer and an SEO strategist I’ve pulled together a stack of blog topics you can write about.

The ideas on this list are included because they should attract more traffic to your site and engage your audience so they get to know, like, and trust you even more.

How this list works

There are lots of different photography styles and so the type of photography you specialize in will influence the photography blog topics you’ll write about.

With that in mind, I’ve divided this list into different photography disciplines with the exception of the first section.

Section one includes general content ideas that will suit any photographer from any background.

Beyond that, find the section of the list that relates to your style and dig into the photography blog ideas. Or get nosey and look at the other photographer types for more inspiration. With a little creativity you can easily change the angle so the topic suits you.

Broad blog topics for all photographers

Answering FAQs
You may already have an FAQ page on your site or briefly answer commonly asked questions on service pages or emails. Use your blog to give deeper, more thorough answers to these questions which helps reduce friction to purchase.
Favorite local tourist spots and events
If you market your photographer services based on your location then blogging about nearby tourist spots and local events helps with local organic search building. Doing this can even earn you some backlinks.
Favorite gear
People are nosey. It’s why behind the scenes content does so well. Rather than simply revealing what’s in your photography kit bag, take it a step further. Share why it’s your favorite gear. Explaining how your kit gets the results clients can see in your work shows them that you know what you’re talking about.
Favorite editing tools and software
Once you’ve taken the photos, how do you make them look slick? As with the idea in number three, share a little insight into your editing process and mention the tools or software you use. Again, rather than listing them out, get specific when discussing how these tools add to the quality of your photos.
Your workspace, indoor or out
Give a virtual tour of your workspace or, as you’re a photographer, build up a gallery of your work locations. This is a great way to share more about yourself and is a piece of content that links nicely to or from your about page.
Round ups of your fave shoots
Regularly posting shoots is a good idea, but it can become repetitive if you’re a really busy photographer who’s out on shoots daily or weekly. Round up blog posts expand your portfolio in one big hit and removes the pain of having to say “This was a great shoot!” for the hundredth time. Plan them monthly, quarterly, or once a year. For you, the joy will be getting to look back over past projects and remind yourself of the great work you’ve done between each round up.
Favorite secret locations
Every photographer has a favorite place to shoot. Maybe it’s a secret place you don’t like sharing too often, which makes it all the more brilliant to write about. Blogging about your most-loved secret locations shows that you take the time to find unique, out of the way places. To a client, it shows you’re willing to go the extra mile for them. Is the thought of revealing your secret favorite locations giving you heart palpitations? OK, the compromise is giving it a nickname and speaking generally about the area.
Benefits of professional prints
Customers have a huge number of printing options available to them. Unless they come from a photography background they may not understand why some printing outlets are better than others. Or why as, professional photographers, we recommend getting them printed by a pro rather than heading to their nearest Walgreens. Help your customers understand with a blog about digital, professional printing versus low-cost, lower quality options.

Blog ideas for wedding photographers

When to send invitations and images to use
Timeline to wedding and when to book vendors (like photographers)
Finding the perfect print size for albums and wall displays
What to do if your wedding shoot is interrupted by bad weather
Must have wedding photos

Blog ideas for portrait photographers

Favorite props you have or ask clients to bring
Dressing for the weather for outdoor shoots
Clothing color tips and changes of outfit
Hair and make-up tips
How a client should prepare for their shoot

Blog ideas for landscape photographers

Print sizing and making the most of landscape photos when hanging
The best products to hang and display landscape shots (ie, frames, canvases)
Arrangement and layout ideas for photo wall arrangements
How to pick a frame – width, depth, color
What to print it on – regular, metallic, canvas

Blog ideas for family portrait photographers

Clothing color tips and coordinating outfits for the best shot
Poses and positioning ideas
How to prepare (yourself and young children) for portrait photos
Getting the right size prints for different display styles
Photo wall arrangement ideas

Blog ideas for newborn and baby photographers

Favorite props you use or ask parents to bring
The ideal age for newborn and baby photos
The difference between newborn, fresh 48, and lifestyle sessions offered
How to include siblings
Tips for preparing your newborn or baby for a photoshoot

Blog ideas for maternity photographers

Favorite props you use or ask mums-to-be and couples to bring
Clothing tips and outfit change advice
The best trimester to come for a maternity shoot
Hair and make-up tips
Preparing for your session and pregnant-friendly poses you can try

Blog ideas for nature and outdoor photographers

Print sizing for full wall and smaller displays
Tips and ideas on how to best display outdoor and nature photos
Your ‘secret’ to getting amazing wildlife photos and photographing animals
How to choose the perfect frame – width, depth, color
What to print nature and outdoor images on – regular, metallic, canvas, etc

Blog ideas for sport photographers

The benefits of professional photos for marketing
The pros and cons of offering free versus paid photos to event participants
Photo and memorabilia gift ideas
The different types of sports photography
A column debate piece on the case against stock photos

Blog ideas for health and fitness photographers

Favorite health and fitness props you supply or ask clients to bring
Sports and activewear clothing tips
Hair and make-up tips (or how to get the sweat-effect)
How clients should prepare for their photo session
The secrets for making sure muscles show up in photos

Blog ideas for headshot and professional event photographers

Trade show photography tips, like this one for inspiration
The importance of keeping your headshot up to date
What to wear and clothing or colors to avoid
Hair and make-up tips
Backdrop and location ideas

Blog ideas for commercial, product, and branding photographers

The benefits of having professional photos for marketing purposes
What is agile imagery and how it saves you money
The do’s and don’ts of how to present your product or service
Case studies explaining how your photographs have helped a business
How product or service photos increase organic traffic

Blog ideas for food and drink photographers

The secrets of photographing food so it looks delicious
The importance of white space and examples of how it’s used for advertising copy or logos
The benefits to hiring food photographer versus Insta photos on your phone
Reviews of lesser known restaurants
Your favorite food magazines and why you love their food and drink photography

Blog ideas for live event and concert photographers

Why hire a professional photographer
The longevity of event photos for marketing materials
The pros and cons of onsite printing
How much does an event or concert photographer cost?
Mobile phone outtakes – bad event and concert photos you take and never look at again

Blog ideas for editorial photographers

What preparation and ground work you do before shooting day
The tricks to capturing and telling a story in one image
Editorial photography trends you’ve noticed

Blog ideas for real estate photographers

Home staging tips so the property looks its best
The pros and cons of photographing property at different times of day
The benefits of a virtual tour
[City] zillow certified photographer – what this means and why it’s important to clients
Anything around local news stories, activities, or events

Blog ideas for high school senior photographers

How clients should prepare for their session
Formal wear clothing tips and how it may show up on film
Hair and make-up tips
Taking group photos – the pros and cons of being photographed with friends or family
Alternative presentation and gift ideas for sharing photos with family, such as printing on a phone case, sustainable mug, or keyrings

Blog ideas for boudoir photographers

Private and closed-set location ideas
Clothing and lingerie inspiration
What hair and makeup styles best suit boudoir and pin up shoots
How to prepare for your session and what to expect on the day
Why boudoir shoots are for all genders

Get even more photography blog ideas

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