How Not to Use Twitter as a Photographer

by Aaron on December 2, 2009

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I’ve talked a lot about how photographers can use Twitter (grab that paper if you haven’t already) as part of an online presence and marketing plan. Although it’s important to think about what to tweet, it’s also important to think about what not to tweet:

What not to tweet

That tweet was posted yesterday by a wedding photographer that I follow. While it’s a true statement, and likely to get a few fellow photographer’s heads nodding in agreement, that’s probably not the message that one wants to be seen by clients, potential clients, or anyone with whom you’re attempting to build up a pre-sale relationship.

It’s always good to ask yourself: “Would I want a client who follows my Twitter stream to see this?” and if the answer is no, refrain from hitting that Send button.

These other posts might be of interest to you:

  1. Twitter Launches Lists: Here’s a Photographer-Specific Example
  2. 5 Tips to Become a Better Photographer via Twitter
  3. Promoting Your Blog on Twitter Without Being Spammy
  • Seriously, my filter for Twitter is always, every single time: "Would I be OK with this, in print, in the New York Times?" This keeps me from making un-fixable mistakes in re: clients, old friends, acquaintances of differing political slants, old people, distant relatives, etc.
  • You make a good point. It's amazing how people will complain about clients, share client information or make statements like the one above on wide open social media platforms.

    Rosh
  • Great post. Great point.

    Never tweet anything you don't want on a billboard, with your company name, logo/face and phone number on it. With your clients driving by. Or your mom.
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