5 Pimped-Out Photographer Facebook Pages

Fact: 47% of businesses attribute social media to increased website visitors (2011 HubSpot ROI Study). 

Fact: Since September 2010, we’ve observed a 180% increase in traffic to PhotoShelter photographers’ websites coming direct from Facebook. (Google Analytics)

Conclusion: Creating a dedicated Facebook Fan Page for your photography business can help gain more online exposure, helping you to get new clients and sell your work. 

“Like-Gating”: You can encourage visitors to “like” your page with a nice welcome image and message, like Jon did on his page. Customize your own (we explain how to customize apps in our free ebook Facebook Fan Pages for Photographers under “Creating a Custom App”). Or you can search online for a “like-gating” app.

Offers: Tried and true, special offers and promos often draw in new customers. Why not advertise it on your fan page for more exposure? Sarah Cornish of My Four Hens Photography uses an app by North Social to display hers.

Reviews: Did you know that you can ask people to review your business right from on your fan page? It’s easy to set up, easy for visitors to use, and an easy way for new clients to learn more about you. 

Newsletter Signup: If you’re looking to rev up your newsletter subscribers, try adding a newsletter signup form to your page. MailChimp users should follow this short tutorial, or check your email marketing provider for specific instructions.

PhotoShelter Integration: PhotoShelter members can use their fan pages to display galleries and slideshows, and sell photos to their Facebook community. Download the free eBook Facebook Fan Pages for Photographers and see the section on “6 cool custom tab ideas” to find out how.

About the author

Lauren Margolis
Lauren is part of the marketing team at PhotoShelter. She's always on the lookout for striking photography and interesting people to feature on the blog. She claims to make the best Oreo cheesecake around.

13 Comments

Mark M 9-27-2011

Pimped out and dynamically linked to the website: http://www.facebook.com/markmeyerphotography?sk=app_206982161953

Paul Petch 9-27-2011

I clicked through from Facebook! And a great post. I’m new to the whole Facebook page (and Photoshelter archive!) and managed to pickup some basics- but this shows alot more potential!Cheers. Being able to write reviews is something i’ll be sure to look into once i build up a client base. I have designed a front landing page like the above examples which works well i think. What do you reckon? Here it is. https://www.facebook.com/Outdoorstockphotography

Celine 9-27-2011

I also made a Welcome page using a free app. Check it out: http://www.facebook.com/Celine.M.Photography

Lauren Margolis 9-27-2011

Ha, I really like that! Always appreciate clever marketing.

Lauren Margolis 9-27-2011

Awesome- this is like a welcome and like-gating subpage in one.

Kristjan 9-28-2011

here is my version: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-art-of-Icelandic-Photography/100798046679748

Dan 9-29-2011

Had a crack at this myself as I have been meaning to for ages! http://www.facebook.com/danhartwright usually too lazy for this stuff :-)

Lauren Margolis 9-29-2011

Great like-gating page! Looks like you’re in the process of getting some reviews too :)

Quinn 9-29-2011

https://www.facebook.com/quinnryanmattinglyphotography

ivan 10-5-2011

Please take a look at my page. Your comments are more then welcome. http://www.facebook.com/IvanDianaPhotography

Mike Henry Photography 1-24-2012

I pimped my page a bit today. Thanks for the inspiration. http://www.facebook.com/MikeHenryPhoto

Karlana Johnson Pedersen of Karmichael Media LLC - Photography 2-9-2012

I created a flash based Welcome page and I am always looking for inspiration. I am a stay at home mom with three kids and I turned into a photographer a few years ago. I love your blog and all of the encouraging information. If you have any tips on how I can make my page better, I would greatly appreciate the tips. Thank you so much!

ria sharma 4-7-2012

Please see this page :)

http://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=328399710549166&refid=0&m_sess=1vyE8I-xhFsrbwS&ref=nf_fr

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