5 Quick 10-Minute Marketing Tips for Photographers to Boost Your Business Today

If you’re anything like me (and literally every small business owner & photographer I know), marketing can feel like this giant, looming beast that requires 2 liters of cold brew, a full moon, the right cycle phase, and a sudden burst of motivation you absolutely do not have on regular days between client work and monthly taxes. 😬  

But here’s the thing: you don’t always need a full-day content planning session or a brand-new social strategy to actually move the needle in your business.

Sometimes the biggest momentum comes from the tiny, almost embarrassingly simple tasks, like these marketing tips for photographers you can knock out in ten minutes, feel weirdly proud of, and suddenly think, *“Wait… maybe I do have my life together??”*

So that’s exactly what we’re doing today: 5 quick & simple 10-minute marketing tips for photographers that will give your business a little boost without the overwhelm.

Grab a coffee, matcha, protein shake… whatever your vibe is, set a 10-minute timer, and let’s dive into a few quick wins you can literally finish in under an hour.

Ready?

Let’s jump in. ✨

Quick & simple Marketing Tips for Photographers (10-Minute Tasks)

1. Update Your Google Business Profile

Why it matters:

This is genuinely one of the most underrated (and totally free!) ways for photographers to get found online. Google Business loves fresh activity, and even tiny updates help you show up in local searches like “wedding photographer + your city.” No dancing on Reels required.

A lot of photographers ignore this platform — which is wild, because it’s basically free SEO for your business.

⏳ What to do in 10 minutes:

• Upload 1–3 new portfolio photos
• Add a profile picture (your headshot or your logo icon — both work)
• Add one service (e.g., “Miami Wedding Photography,” “Tuscany Elopement Photographer,” etc.)
• Update your description with your niche + location

(think: “Editorial wedding photographer based in Portugal, capturing soulful, elegant stories across Europe.”)

Quick win:

Google sees activity → you get a small ranking bump and become easier to find by people actively searching for a photographer in your area.

Zero effort, actual results.

2. Repurpose 3 Photos Into 3 Marketing Assets (and Post Them on Pinterest)

Why it matters:

Photographers sit on hundreds of stunning images… and then post none of them because “I’ll share it later” turns into “it’s been six months.” 🫠

Repurposing (and actually publishing) just a few photos gives you instant visibility on platforms that bring traffic long-term, especially Pinterest.

Pinterest = evergreen marketing.

You post it once → it can bring you inquiries for years.

⏳ What to do in 10 minutes:

• Choose 3 photos you love
• Export or save them in Pinterest size (1000×1500px)
• Upload all three to Pinterest with:
  • a simple title
  • a short description
  • a link to your homepage or portfolio
  • add to 1–2 relevant boards

Quick win:

You instantly published three new pieces of content that can work for you in the background for months (or years).

No reels. No trends. No being “online.” Just quiet, peaceful marketing magic. ✨

3. Send One “Check-In” Message to a Past Client

Why it matters:

Your past clients are literally the warmest leads you’ll ever have.

They already know you, they trust you, they like you, they paid you.

That’s basically the holy grail of marketing.

⏳ What to do in 10 minutes:

Send ONE heartfelt, casual message to a past client.

Nothing pushy. Nothing salesy. Just human.

Here are two super simple ideas you can copy/paste:

Option 1:
“Hey! I’m updating my portfolio and stumbled across your photos — your wedding still makes my heart explode. How are you two doing?”

Option 2:
“Hey lovebirds — hope married life is amazing! If you ever need updated photos, I’d love to see you again.”

Send that → done.

Quick win:

This tiny nudge often leads to:

✓ referrals
✓ reviews
✓ repeat bookings
✓ or “OMG we were literally just talking about needing photos again!” moments

Low effort, high connection, and honestly the kind of marketing photographers are naturally good at. 🫶🏼

4. Refresh Your Instagram Bio

Why it matters:

Your bio is tiny, but mighty.

It’s often the first thing potential clients see — and it determines in about 0.3 seconds whether they think:

“Yesss, this is my photographer,”

or

“…next.” 😬

Most photographers keep their bios vague (“photographer + coffee lover ✨”), but forget the essentials. A 10-minute refresh can seriously improve your discoverability and your conversions, especially on Instagram.

⏳ What to do in 10 minutes:

Update your bio to make sure it clearly includes:

✓ your niche (weddings, elopements, families, etc.)
✓ your location (at least the country or area)
✓ your style/specialty (editorial, documentary, cinematic, etc.)
✓ a simple, intentional call to action (services page / experience page / booking page)

Here are two quick Instagram examples:

Example 1:
“Venice-based wedding photographer capturing romantic, timeless love stories across Italy. Book your date ↓”

Example 2:
“Documentary-style wedding photographer in California. Honest moments, timeless edits, zero stiff posing. Save your date ↓”

Quick win:

Clearer messaging → more profile clicks → more inquiries from people who actually want your style.

Tiny tweak, big payoff.

5. Ask 3 Past Clients for a Testimonial

Why it matters:

Testimonials are pure marketing gold — they build trust, boost conversions, strengthen your Pinterest pins, elevate your website, and give potential clients the reassurance they need before booking you.

And yet… photographers avoid asking for them like it’s an Olympic sport 😬

(Designers do too, don’t worry — solidarity.)

But believe me, asking for a testimonial doesn’t have to feel awkward, salesy, or like you’re begging for validation. A simple, friendly message can go a long way.

⏳ What to do in 10 minutes:

Copy the email below and send it to 3 past clients — ideally the ones you absolutely adored working with.

 

💌 Testimonial Request Template

Hey [Name]!

I hope you’re doing amazing! I’m updating a few things in my business and would *love* to include your experience.

If you’re up for it, here are a few super quick questions — it would mean the world if you could answer them for me:

• What made you choose me as your photographer?
• How did you feel during the shoot/wedding day?
• What did you love most about the experience or photos?
• Would you recommend me to others?

Thank you SO much — truly appreciate you! 🤍

[Your Name]

 

Quick win:

Fresh testimonials you can use everywhere — your website, social media, pricing guide, Pinterest pins… all of it.

It’s a tiny ask with a huge payoff.

(And honestly? I’d save this email and make it part of your offboarding process. A few minutes of effort now = amazing testimonials forever.)

Wrap-Up

Look at you — knocking out five marketing tasks in under an hour like it’s no big deal.

These tiny actions may not feel world-changing in the moment, but trust me… this is how real momentum starts.

Marketing doesn’t have to be this exhausting, all-consuming monster you only face when you’ve had 12 hours of sleep and a personality transplant.

It can be simple.

It can be quick.

And it can (dare I say it?) actually feel kind of *fun* when you take it one small win at a time.

And the best part?

You can repeat these little tasks anytime you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like your business could use a gentle nudge forward.

If you want to keep the momentum going, I’ve got another guide you’ll love — a fun, value-packed deep dive into making your photography website work harder for you (without redoing the whole thing): 5 Quick Photography Website Tips to Improve Your Site in One Weekend

But for now?

Take a breath, celebrate what you just accomplished, and let your future self enjoy the ripple effects. ✨

You did amazing!