why blog by mary dougherty new york wedding photographer
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an introduction on how to blog and make it work for you as a wedding photographerTRANSCRIPT
why blog?
share my work
define my brand
have a conversation
est 2008
love to cookmarried 6 years
mom to this little
RUNNER& triathlete
living in the countrywith four chickens
how i started
first wedding shot for a friend : 2007
jen + steve’s wedding : 9/2008
choose content categories
keys to blogging
find your voice
create a schedule
tell stories
start writing
be honest
keep it simple
finding your voice
step away from your computer
create an outline
ask your couple to contribute a few details
write a few sentences immediately after the shoot
ask a friend to edit / read before posting
read more
jot notes down throughout the day for ideas / inspiration
make writing easier
who are your readers
content
who are you
what are you interested in
personal
recent work
photography
business
blog schedule
photography :
pinhole camera results
how to use off camera light
how to plan for your engagement session
business :
wedding album options
how to choose album images
3 ways to use your wedding photos
personal :
what I do on weekends off
an afternoon with my daughter
what I would wear for
sample posts
intro : 3-5 sentences, establish the purpose of the post
What made you decide to come? What doubts did you have about blogging?
body : 1-2 paragraphs
What did you learn? What did or didn’t you like about what I shared? What steps are you going to take to improve blogging or make it easier on yourself?
closing : 2-5 sentences, wrap up your thoughts, call people to action
What change of heart did you have? What can people expect from you? How are you going to make a change?
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