PhotoShelter Releases “The Photographer's Outlook on 2013” Survey Results

PhotoShelter (http://www.photoshelter.com), the worldwide leader in photography portfolio websites, sales and marketing tools for photographers, today published results from an inaugural survey, The Photographer's Outlook on 2013. The survey results offer an in-depth look at photographers' top business and marketing goals, investment plans, revenue expectations, plus challenges they anticipate in 2013. Key learnings, including an infographic capturing major insights, can be accessed directly here: http://bit.ly/PhotogOutlook2013

The Photographer's Outlook on 2013, also presented in this infographic reveals that photographers are optimistic about this year. Although many are still challenged to find new clients, they feel encouraged about their business prospects and plan to dedicate time and resources to marketing, solidifying their online presence, and growing their bottom line.

Additional findings from The Photographer's Outlook on 2013 survey includes information on:

Revenue and Spending:

• 93% plan to invest to improve their photography
• 69% expect to make most of their revenue from new clients
• 74% say finding new clients will be their biggest challenge

Marketing:

• 54% say word-of-mouth referrals are the greatest marketing channel for finding new clients
• 68% will focus on social media to market their work
• 73% will use Facebook to promote their photo business

Business Tools & Planning:

• 90% plan to improve their website
• 76% will use Google Analytics to track and improve their website
• 79% plan to attend more network and industry events

Alongside the survey results, there are also helpful tips and resources, including insights on marketing, business strategy, and revenue-building. Photographers can use these tips to reach more clients and grow their business in 2013.

The Photographer's Outlook on 2013 survey consisted of 46 questions fielded in November 2012 to the PhotoShelter community, which includes users of PhotoShelter's product and members of the photography community at large who receive PhotoShelter's monthly newsletter. Over 5,000 professional and aspiring photographers worldwide responded to the survey.

The Photographer's Outlook on 2013 joins PhotoShelter's ongoing series of free business guides for photographers and marketing professionals. PhotoShelter's e-book library includes 25+ educational guides including topics such as social media, email marketing, and starting a photography business. All can be downloaded here: http://bit.ly/psresearch.

About PhotoShelter
PhotoShelter offers the most professional, reliable and innovative online tools to build and grow a successful photography business. Over 76,000 photographers use PhotoShelter's websites, social and SEO tools to show their work and attract new clients; online image archives to stay organized and access images on the fly; and image delivery and e-commerce tools to sell their work easily and securely. To start building your business, managing it more efficiently, or finding new ways to market yourself and delight your clients, try PhotoShelter free for 30 days with the coupon code JUMPSTART. Visit us at http://www.photoshelter.com.