Relying on Word of Mouth

As your start your business, think about how to get people talking about you. The more people talk about your business to their friends, family, co-workers, and acquaintances, the more the news of your services spreads to prospective clients. Wedding photographers rely heavily on word of mouth to bring in new business, so here are a few things to consider to get people talking:

check.png remember.eps Give existing clients amazing service: People love a great product and great customer service, so make every effort to give your clients both. Always approach your clients with kindness and a can-do attitude, even when things don’t go as planned. Be quick to respond to e-mails and other forms of communication, and deliver your couple’s photos and albums on time. If you pair fantastic customer service with a beautiful array of wedding photos, chances are your clients will rave about you to their friends and recommend you to other engaged couples.

check.png Create a referral program: A referral program gives past clients an incentive to recommend you to others. The incentives can be anything from a gift card to a free print from their wedding. If you decide to use a referral program, let your clients ...

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