15 May How Digital Marketing and Photography Connect
Hi guys. Today we’re looking at the relationship digital marketing has with photography in this modern era. Modern marketing is somewhat of a big kitchen. How well your images translate the nature of your business will determine if your clients stay or prefer the business nextdoor (that has better images). No one wants to be left behind, so today I’ll show you just how important photography is to your business.
How Will Photography Work To Your Advantage?
There are many ways how you can use photography to your advantage. Usually, people make the same mistakes and it is important to know that it is hard to get it right when it comes to photography in marketing. It is not just enough to have some images. Therefore, there are many tips on how to do it right and actually become successful because of it. Remember, photography is a means that is supposed to help you to get through a wider audience. It was supposed to work for you to your benefit and to your advantage. The first thing to do is find a good photographer. This is crucial and critical for the quality of the photos. Preferably, it should be a professional, an expert with special skills and good equipment. Since we are living in an instant age, everyone today thinks of themselves as photographers and artists because they bought a camera but the truth is, half of them do not know how to properly use it.
A photographer with the right set of skills and specialized equipment should suffice. Now, the right specialist skills are a really important thing because you do not need a photographer who can only do photographing packaging solutions when you aim for the people. The skill of your photographer should correlate with your business orientation.
Why Photography is Crucial in Modern Marketing
1. Grabs Attention
One picture won’t do it, but a well curated collection that is updated to keep your audience surprised will likely get people on board with your business. Marketers have to do everything in their powers to grab attention and keep it. This doesn’t mean using really dramatic imagery, in fact sometimes subtle beauty in a shot can be more impactful. The bottom line is that your overall aesthetic is what can bring you new clients. You need to find an edge to attract attention and retain it throughout your websites and social media channels.
2. Delivers a Message With No Words
The human brain is quick to process visuals. Information that can be processed faster, in the form of an image for example, will always rise above other mediums. Your choice of photographs should align with your brand, your mission and your content. Having supporting images as opposed to distracting ones.
3. Establishes Brand Credibility
You might not think so right away, but consistently excellent photography does add your brand’s credibility. It tells clients that you care about the little details, you have great aesthetics and you’re generally a strong brand if you are mindful of the visuals you put out there. Consider the fact that the photographs can strengthen your message and quickly let you target your audience.
4. Inspire Action
A good example for this point is the photo-oriented ads on instagram. You’ve probably caught yourself clicking on sponsored content based on the image you saw. This principle works for many platforms. If you have a captivating photograph and clear CTA, you have a winner. Majority of online users will follow through with an action if it’s supported by visual content rather than plain text.
5. More Engagement
Including a photograph automatically generates more engagement. It’s the same for social media channels, blog posts and even websites. If you could use the medium to increase engagement, knowing full well that it works, why not get on board?
6. Builds Trust
Consistency is key. It’s not enough to have a few great images, you have to keep them coming and strive for coherence throughout all your social media channels and other online activities. People are quite quick to judge, and having professional images displaying your cause in context helps build trust. If they like what you are putting out there, they will be interested enough to see more, follow you or check out your products.
Final Thoughts
As the saying goes, a picture is worth 1000 words, and this has never been the case more than today. Photography is now an integral part of modern life and they are becoming increasingly crucial to the marketing of products and services than ever before.
Images are an important part of your business arsenal and should be considered a crucial business asset. Not only will having good images help you to win customers, but it will also give you a bargaining tool to use when collaborating with other brands and businesses.