11 Ways Photographers Can #MakeClientsHappy (Gathered from YOU!)
Our #MakeClientsHappy month is officially coming to a close. In case you missed it, be sure to check out some of the amazing advice we rounded up via the #MakeClientsHappy hashtag on Twitter or check out some of the blog posts — all aimed to help you build the client relationships that’ll lead to a long-lasting, thriving photography business. Before we officially sign off, we wanted to be sure to share some of the insightful nuggets your fellow photographers shared with us along the way. A lot of good inspiration out there in just 140 characters!
(And if you’ve got ideas to share, you can still tweet them to @PhotoShelter. We’ll add them to the list! Just don’t forget to include the tag #MakeClientsHappy). Now on to the good stuff:
@photoshelter manage expectations, educate them on the process, rates, rights…then knock their socks off w the delivered pictures
— joe mcnally (@JoeMcNallyPhoto) April 2, 2015
@photoshelter #MakeClientsHappy Look for unique angles to give a different perspective to stories we think we know. And sheer hard work.
— Ami Vitale (@Amivee) April 2, 2015
@photoshelter I try and show a part of the game they haven’t seen before. Show I have something extra on my fastball #MakeClientsHappy
— Brad Mangin (@bradmangin) April 2, 2015
@photoshelter Striving to deliver images that make clients say, “I love this” every time. And no drama, no ego, just easy .#MakeClientsHappy
— Todd Owyoung (@toddowyoung) April 2, 2015
@photoshelter Deliver quality images on time… Time after time. Have clarity in communication from the start to the end of a project.
— Ken Kaminesky (@KenKaminesky) April 2, 2015
@photoshelter be responsive, creative and listen #MakeClientsHappy
— Tony Gale (@tonygale) April 2, 2015
@photoshelter You have two ears and one mouth for a reason. LISTEN! #MakeClientsHappy
— Corey Rich (@coreyrich) April 2, 2015
#MakeClientsHappy -Know your stuff. -Know their stuff. -Produce. -Inspire. -Create. -Listen attentively. -Smile big. 🙂 @photoshelter
— Jon (@jonorsomething) April 22, 2015
@photoshelter be polite, offer flexibility, add value and go the extra mile. Prompt reply and delivery of files. #makeclientshappy
— Nicholas Goodden (@NicholasGoodden) April 20, 2015
@photoshelter Use #metadata properly, caption your work, add byline, © & contact info, it all helps #MakeClientsHappy..& protects your work.
— J. Sutton-Hibbert (@JshPhotog) April 22, 2015
@photoshelter In my travel work, find a way to shoot iconic scenes in a way that’s different to the standard view. #MakeClientsHappy
— craig ferguson (@cfimages) April 3, 2015
Plus, don’t forget to check out our brand new client proofing tool, now available in all Standard and Pro accounts. Because, here at PhotoShelter, we know that taking a good picture isn’t the only important part of your business. It’s about the way you present yourself to #MakeClientsHappy at every interaction.