Build a Social Media Strategy That Works for Photographers with Angela Shae

#544 Angela Shae is a Wedding photographer turned social media
expert. She discusses her early interest in photography, the
pressure she felt to pursue a more traditional career, and her
eventual decision to follow her passion. She candidly reflects on
the difficulties she faced due to lacking technical knowledge
initially and the pivotal moments that led her to mastery and
success in the industry. The conversation delves into her
transition from photography to creating "Social Templates," her
innovative solution for helping photographers manage social media
more efficiently while reflecting on the balance between personal
life and professional pursuits.


KEY TOPICS COVERED
Angela's Journey into Photography - Angela describes her
spontaneous decision to pursue photography over a traditional
career in the medical field. She outlines the challenges of
initially lacking technical skills and how mentorship and practical
experience helped her overcome this.Navigating Parenthood and
Professional Life - Angela shares her struggle to balance being
a young mother of two while maintaining a thriving photography
business, highlighting the pressures and strategies she employed to
manage both roles.Social Media Strategy and Reels - The
episode culminates in Angela detailing her creation of "Social
Templates" to assist photographers in navigating social media
trends, particularly focusing on the value of Instagram Reels for
reaching a broader audience.

IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS & CONCEPTS



Social Templates: A tool created by Angela to streamline
the process of creating engaging social media content,
particularly Instagram Reels, ensuring photographers can
maintain a consistent online presence.



DISCUSSION & REFLECTION QUESTIONS
How can photographers find a balance between following their
passion and meeting practical life obligations?What are the
potential pitfalls of turning a passion into a profession, and how
can one mitigate them?In what ways can social media tools like
Social Templates help streamline photographers' marketing efforts?

RESOURCES:


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Thanks for listening & keep shooting!