Blogging for your Photography Website

Welcome to the next installment of “How to Blog For Your Photography Business”!! So far we’ve talked about what your blog posts need, how to come up with ideas for them, what in the world SEO actually even IS, how to choose your keywords, and even more about social templates and how they can help your business. We’ve even talked through how to write a blog post title! I want you to have all the tools you need to succeed with your photography business, because community over competition is how I play the game.

If you’re here, I probably don’t have to tell you how helpful blogging can be for your photography website – you already know, right? You know that it’s helpful for SEO, it’s helpful for creating a baseline of expectation for your clients… and it’s helpful to get your primary pages to rank on search engines. It’s really one of those things that when done right, pulls its weight in your business. I’m big on only devoting time and money to things that move the needle – and blogging? It DEFINITELY moves the needle.

You Already have the Ultimate Guide…

I’ve already put together what I consider to be the ultimate guide to blog ideas, and I totally think you should go check it out. It actually walks you through the steps to creating an UNLIMITED list of ideas for blog posts, because I honestly don’t actually recommend using lists like this for all of your blog ideation. Otherwise, you’re just going to be blogging about things everyone else has already posted on. Now, it’s 2024, I won’t pretend that there are tons of unique ideas out there to blog about, you’re almost always going to be saying something someone has already said. Your job becomes saying it the way YOU need it to be said, the way YOUR ideal clients need to hear it, to come work with you.

And that’s a huge part of why I recommend using a process like the one I explain in my other post on this topic. But all that being said, I know that sometimes… you just need a quick list! Something that you can use as a jumping off point, instead of pulling from the knowledge you already have in your brain. Especially if you’re in a hurry, or you’re just starting out.

So today, I’m listing a TON of blog topics you can use for your photography business! I wouldn’t necessarily suggest using these as the specific titles, because you’ll want to have your own spin on them for that. Like I said, it’s about making sure you’re making the content YOURS, not just saying the same things everyone else is saying on repeat.

But everyone needs a starting point every once and a while!!

General Photography Blog Post Ideas

1. What’s the difference between phone pics and professional photos
2. Gear that you use in your process
3. Why everyone deserves professional photography
4. Your favorite thing about your studio
5. Favorite locations local to you
6. Why you should still print your photos
7. How to give photos as gifts
8. Mini sessions you offer
9. Getting prepared for a studio session
10. Prepping your home for a lifestyle session
11. Color palettes you love to work with
12. Whether your clients should bring props
13. What’s the best time of day for a session?
14. Ten reasons to order an album of your photos
15. What to expect working with your studio
16. Highlight a recent session
17. Ten session themes and why they’re cool
18. Why professional editing takes time
19. The difference between Instagram filters and professional editing
20. How to feel comfortable posing

Blog Ideas for Family Photographers

1. Getting your kids comfortable in front of the camera
2. Where to have your family session
3. Choosing outfits for your family photo session
4. What time of year is best for family photo sessions
5. Should you have a vacation family photo session
6. When’s the right time for an extended family session
7. Coordinating locations for extended family photos
8. Taking great holiday photos with your family
9. Why family photos are cooler than selfies
10. Giving family photos as gifts
11. How to get your teen to smile during photos
12. Preparing for your family photoshoot
13. Can you bring pets to family photoshoots?
14. Should you have your family session in your home?
15. The difference between studio and outdoor family sessions
16. Ten inspiring family photo wardrobe ideas
17. Keeping your toddler cooperative during family photos
18. Getting your home ready for lifestyle family photography
19. Why editing a family session takes time
20. How many images are included in family photo sessions

Newborn Photographer Blog Post Ideas

1. Why you shouldn’t take newborn photos at home
2. Newborn safety during sessions
3. Poses that require composites
4. Cool themes for newborn sessions
5. Color palettes for newborn sessions
6. Wrapped vs unwrapped newborn sessions
7. When should you book your newborn session
8. What to bring to your newborn session
9. Printing newborn session photos
10. What can and can’t be edited in a newborn photo
11. Studio lighting and newborn sessions
12. The difference between lifestyle newborn and studio newborn photography
13. Unique newborn photography ideas
14. Can you bring props to your newborn session
15. Favorite newborn poses to use in sessions

Wedding Photographer Blog Post Ideas

1. When should you book your wedding photographer
2. Wedding photographers and travel
3. Wedding photography checklist
4. Pose inspiration for Wedding Photos
5. Should you book an engagement session
6. Wedding day checklist for the bride
7. Wedding day checklist for the groom
8. Looking your best for your engagement session
9. Romantic poses for Golden Hour Engagement sessions
10. Unique engagement session ideas
11. Should you bring your pet to your engagement photos
12. Five romantic details to make your wedding day special
13. How to use your engagement photos at your wedding
14. Using your engagement photos for your bachelorette/bachelor party
15. Should you have a photo booth at your wedding
16. What your wedding photographer wishes you knew
17. How to choose a wedding photographer
18. Things to look for in wedding photographers’ reviews
19. Wedding day emergency bag
20. How to read a wedding photography contract and what to look out for

Photography Mentors & Behind The Scenes

1. Blog ideas for photographers (little bit of inception here, am I right??)
2. Sustainably pricing your photography sessions
3. How to create a consistent client experience
4. Client guides: Should you use them?
5. What makes a good Instagram feed
6. How to use social media to your advantage
7. When it’s time to outsource parts of your process
8. Saving time on editing
9. How to determine your signature style
10. Staying consistent online
11. Local promotion strategies
12. Why you should have a referral program
13. Successfully marketing your mini sessions
14. Why you need an email list for your business
15. Backups prevent headaches (and big problems!)
16. How to stop working weekends
17. When to offer exclusive sessions throughout the year
18. Growing your email list
19. Tasks that should go to your assistant
20. Ten things your photography website needs

Landscape, Environment & Still Life Photographers

1. Using natural light in landscape photography
2. Selecting a subject
3. Golden hour vs Blue hour photography
4. Creating an emotional scene
5. Protecting your gear from the elements
6. Where to order prints from me
7. Taking photos at high noon
8. When you get more wildlife than you bargained for
9. Highlight a local area you love to take photos
10. How to take amazing photos of clouds
11. Creating composites and panoramas
12. Why I love landscape photography
13. Five reasons to hang photo prints in your home
14. Choosing between black and white, or color
15. Ten things you can do to protect local wildlife

Just a reminder… These aren’t the only options!!

I know blogging isn’t always easy, and that sometimes you need a little push to get started. But remember, you don’t have to rely on people’s lists like this, and you don’t have to use AI to generate your posts. You CAN blog for your business, and you CAN get reach from those posts!! But if you’re in a bit of a rut… I hope starting here can help!