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Local SEO for photographers: how to get more bookings

People choose a photographer on the strength of the pictures — and increasingly they find those on Google. Here's how to win more shoots, in plain English.

By Ben Criddle · Founder, Fixr SystemsReviewed 7 min read

Short answer

To win more bookings from Google, use a specific category(“Wedding photographer”, “Portrait studio”), show a strong, current portfolio of your best work, set a service area if you travel to shoots (or your address if you have a studio), and gather genuine reviews. Photography is bought on the images — the best gallery wins the enquiry.

Photography is one of the most visual purchases there is, and people increasingly discover photographers through a local Google search — “wedding photographer near me”, “family photoshoot”, “headshots”. Your Google Business Profile is a portfolio in its own right, and it often decides the enquiry.

Pick the right category

Use the most specific category for the work you want: “Wedding photographer”, “Portrait studio”, “Commercial photographer”, or “Photographer” — and add others as secondary where they genuinely apply.

Studio or service area?

If clients visit a studio, show your addressand keep it verified. If you travel to weddings, events or on-location shoots, you're a service-area business — set the areas you cover and hide the address. Getting this wrong can cause profile problems.

Your portfolio and your reviews

Load your profile with your best, current work — this is the single biggest factor in whether someone enquires. Then let genuine client reviews back it up; see how to get more Google reviews.

Check your photography profile free

A free MyBizRanked audit shows how your profile looks to someone choosing a photographer — category, photos, reviews — and the fixes that win more shoots.

Frequently asked questions

Use the most specific one that fits your work — 'Wedding photographer', 'Portrait studio', 'Commercial photographer' or just 'Photographer'. A specific category helps you match people searching for exactly the kind of shoot they need.

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