I have to tell you something…
A saturated market is not a “bad” market. It is a market with a clear demand
for the services you offer.
While it may seem like everyone who owns a camera in your area is a photographer, some of them are making a really good living in the industry.
You can too!
What do I mean? Well!…
People want, and are investing in the services you offer
Companies are forced to stay current, creative and competitive
Do not try to please everyone
Aim to serve
Be the expert
Be innovative
Network and form relationships
Branding
Be human & genuine
Define what makes you different
Find your niche
Elevate your client experience
Not everyone will love you, and that is ok! Being authentically you will ensure you attract the right clients and repel the rest. Focus on what makes you, you, and the success will follow!
When it comes right down to it, life and business are better when you are aiming to serve. Ask yourself how you can make others’ lives better, and you will be surprised at how much impact it has for your business.
More often than not, your couple will be experiencing this wedding journey for the first time, and you as a wedding vendor will be an expert in the wedding field. Help them when you can. Give them suggestions, and advice when they ask.
Take time to invest in yourself, and your business. Try new things, think outside the box and never stop learning! Continue educating yourself, and never settle.
Not everyone will love you, and that is ok! Being authentically you will ensure you attract the right clients and repel the rest. Focus on what makes you, you, and the success will follow!
The stronger your brand is, and the better the brand recognition is, the more likely you are to stand out in a saturated market. Can people recognize your brand and your work by a signature look!?
It is easy to hide behind your work, but do not do it! Be the face behind your brand and let people see you! This will help people get to know, like and trust you and build more credibility behind your business.
Define your style, and own it, and love it! There is a style for everyone, and if you commit to consistence, the right clients will be drawn to you.
What ‘kind’ of wedding photographer do you want to be? Elopement, destination, traditional…? The niche you gravitate towards is probably what you are best at, so nurture that!
Be a good, genuine human being with zest and love for what you do. You would be surprised at how much this will make you stand out from the rest!