08/25/2026
It's Pro Tip Tuesday!! This one is about marketing your events 🎉
If you're having an event, hire a photographer.
Here are my top 5 reasons why:
1. You can use the photographs to promote future events.
It's always better to have photos of actual people that attended the event instead of using stock photos.
2. Photographs perform better than graphics on social media, so you'll always have photos to post. No more searching for stock photos that match your vision. No more AI slop (everyone can tell and it cheapens your event).
3. Guests love the extra bonus of getting photos of themselves!
People get excited when they see photos of themselves in your advertising and social media posts.
4. You can focus on the event, instead of trying to take photos and missing crucial moments. You can't be everywhere all at once. With a photographer there, you can engage in more conversations and enjoy the moment.
5. You don't need to rely on photos taken by guest's cellphones.
Not everyone knows how to take great photos. And most people only photograph the people they know, not the whole event. AND good luck collecting all the photos from guests after the event. You won't see most of those photos!
"But photographers are expensive"
So is food, event spaces, DJs...
but you budget for them because they are important for a successful event.
Budget for a photographer so you can promote future events so they will be successful too 💡
A couple of weeks ago, I photographed an event on a boat! So fun!
The organization is Putting the Neighbor Back in the Hood, organized by Donald Patterson
If you're having an event and you're thinking about hiring a photographer, reach out to me 📸