You spend hours planning a shoot.

Or editing a set of photos

You put your heart and soul into capturing the perfect shot.

Before you share it, you hope, that this one will finally get the recognition it deserves...

Only to be disappointed once again.

If so, you might be making these common photography mistakes:

Mistake #1: You’re Trying to Appeal to Everyone.

If your photography is for everyone, it’s for no one.

Your work should speak directly to a specific audience, whether it’s adventurous couples, brands that need lifestyle imagery, or families who want portraits.

If people don’t immediately understand what you specialise in, they won’t know why they should hire you over someone else.

Take the time to define your niche and style.

The clearer your message, the stronger your brand.

Mistake #2: Not Positioning Yourself as an Expert.

Posting beautiful images is great, but if you’re not showing why your work stands out, you’re just another photographer in the crowd.

• Are you explaining your process?
• Are you sharing behind the scenes insights?
• Are you positioning yourself as the go to person for your style of photography?

Instead of just posting, start telling stories about your clients, your creative process, and what makes your work unique.

That’s what makes people trust you and want to book you.

Mistake #3: You Just Post and Hope for the Best.

Successful photographers don’t just take great photos, they build a brand.

That means having a strategy for:

• Growing your audience
• Connecting with potential clients
• Converting viewers into bookings or sales

Don’t chase random trends just for likes.

Focus on creating consistent, meaningful content that attracts your ideal clients.

When I made these shifts in my photography, everything changed.

I stopped waiting for people to find me and started building a brand that made them want to work with me.

Which one of these mistakes do you struggle with the most?

Hit reply and let me know.

I hope this helped or inspired you. Let’s keep growing and improving together 🎨

And if you're ready to take your photo editing to the next level, I offer 1:1 coaching sessions to help you create stunning edits, no matter the skill level.

​Fill out this form if you're interested ​