New Business Marketing Ideas????

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How would I get in touch with High School Seniors if the school won't allow me to pass out fliers?

[Jim Poor]

Originally Posted by MelissaL

I am starting a photography business and need some ideas about how to get my name "out there". I have read that word of mouth is the best advertising, but you need a few happy clients to get the word of mouth going.

What has worked for you?

I have a blogsite....[throo] the lens photography » Natural Light Photographer in San Antonio, TX.
I am on facebook too.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Define "I am starting?" It seems to me that if you don't have some of these ideas already, you're not ready to be starting anything.

I read quickly through the rest of the replies and there are some nuggets in there, but one thing stuck out at me and was stated much less bluntly and directly than this:

If you can't take the time to use the search function to see if your question has been asked a zillion times, you probably ought to take some time to reflect on whether you have the personality it takes to actually run your own business.

Now, I could possibly be totally off base here, but it's definitely something to consider.

[Jim Poor]

P.S. I took a really quick peek and you do have some nice work.

[danbaileyphoto]

Marketing is all about finding creative ways to get your message out. Sit down with a piece of paper and brainstorm/mind map who your potential customers are, where you might find them, and think of ways that you can reach them. I realize that you're doing that here by asking these questions, but everyone has a unique business model and must devise their own marketing plan that allows them to reach their intended audience.

All good ideas, here, definitely use some of them, but also think to yourself, "How would I go about looking for a photographer?" and start from there.

Again, be as creative with your marketing as you hopefully are with your photography. That's what will pay off.