Newborn Photography Business Checklist: Your Holiday Wish List

“Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is for my dream clients to actually be able to find me online! (And maybe a Sigma Art 35mm lens, but let’s tackle one thing at a time…)”

Look, if you’ve been checking your list twice and still can’t figure out why perfect-for-you clients aren’t flooding your inbox, you’re not alone. Let’s unwrap the gift of visibility together with our complete photography business checklist…

You’ve got the camera. You’ve got the skills. You’ve got the dream. But there’s one crucial question: can your ideal clients actually find you? Our comprehensive photography business checklist focuses on one of the most overlooked aspects of running a successful photography business – being discoverable online. After mentoring dozens of photographers and building my own successful studio, I’ve noticed a pattern: most photographers get stuck not because they lack talent, but because they’re invisible to their ideal clients.

That’s why I created this photography business checklist – to help you stop hiding and start getting found by your dream clients.

Why Being Findable Matters

Think about it: if a sleep-deprived soon-to-be mom is searching for a newborn photographer at 3 AM (and trust me, they do), will she find you? Think of your online presence like those holiday lights – if half the strand is out, people might just drive right past.

What’s Inside Your Photography Business Checklist

1. Website Essentials

Your website isn’t just a pretty portfolio – it’s your 24/7 salesperson. You need:

• Clear location information
• Multiple contact methods
• Mobile-friendly design
• Quick loading times
• Updated portfolio

2. The SEO Stuff (Don’t Run Away, I Promise It’s Not Scary)

Think of SEO as your digital signposts, pointing your ideal clients directly to your door. This includes:

• Location-specific keywords
• Google Business Profile
• Local content strategy
• Mobile optimization

3. Social Media (Without Losing Your Mind)

Each platform serves a different purpose in your visibility strategy:

• Instagram for visual showcase
• Facebook for business features
• Consistent location awareness
• Professional profiles

4. Being Available (Without Being Available 24/7)

Being reachable isn’t enough – you need to be professionally responsive:

• Auto-responders
• Clear response times
• Multiple contact methods
• Backup systems

Here’s Where It Gets Good

Getting found online isn’t rocket science, but it does have a lot of moving parts. Think of it like posing a newborn – there’s a checklist you follow to make sure everything’s perfect, right? Same thing here.

While we’ve covered the basics today, there’s so much more to dig into:

• Getting cozy with your local market
• Making friends with online directories
• Keeping everything running smoothly
• Having backup plans for your backup plans
• Red flags to watch for
• And plenty more good stuff

That’s why we’ve created “The Find Me Photography Checklist” – Consider this checklist your early gift from me to you…a comprehensive guide that walks you through every element you need to create a strong, discoverable online presence. It’s the resource I wish I’d had when I was struggling to get found by potential clients.

Get Your Free Checklist

Ready to make sure potential clients can actually find you? Download our complete checklist here! This photography business checklist covers everything I wish someone had told me about being findable when I was starting out including:

• Getting your website to actually show up when people search (no tech degree required!)
• Making sure local clients trip over you when they’re looking for a photographer
• Setting up shop in all the right places online (without spreading yourself too thin)
• Keeping everything running smoothly with minimal effort
• Knowing exactly what’s working (and what’s not) in your findability game

Look, I’ve been where you are – wondering why amazing clients weren’t beating down my door. Turns out, they couldn’t find it! Don’t let your incredible work stay hidden. Grab the checklist and let’s get you visible to all those perfect-for-you clients.

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