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Social MediaApr 15, 20268 min readKamero Team

YouTube Shorts for Photographers: Grow Your Channel and Get Bookings

YouTube Shorts reach people who have never heard of you. Unlike Instagram, Shorts are pushed to new audiences based on content quality — a massive opportunity for photographers.

Why Shorts Over Other Platforms

  • Discovery-first: Shown to non-followers based on content quality.
  • Longer shelf life: Views for months vs 48-hour peaks on TikTok/Reels.
  • Subscriber conversion: Shorts viewers subscribe and watch long-form.
  • Google search: Shorts appear in Google results.

10 Shorts Ideas

  1. Photo reveal: BTS to final edit (10-15 sec)
  2. Camera settings breakdown with photo overlay
  3. Venue lighting walkthrough
  4. Gear in my bag tour
  5. Client reaction to photos (with permission)
  6. Before/after RAW to final edit
  7. One posing tip with result
  8. Event highlight montage (30 sec)
  9. Common mistake and fix
  10. Real-time delivery reactions via Kamero

Editing Tips

  • 9:16 vertical, 1080x1920
  • 30-60 seconds performs best
  • Hook in first 2 seconds
  • Text overlays for silent viewers
  • End with follow CTA or question

Posting Strategy

  • 3-5 Shorts per week
  • Best times: 12pm-3pm and 7pm-10pm
  • Descriptive keyword-rich titles
  • Pin a comment with booking link

Converting Views to Bookings

  • Website in channel description
  • Mention your city in videos for local clients
  • Create a "Work With Me" long-form video
  • Respond to every comment

Start with one Short this week from your last event. The algorithm will do the rest.

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