Utilizing hashtags on Instagram is necessary for photographers aiming to promote their accounts. Hashtags on Instagram act as indispensable tools for connecting individuals seeking services with those providing them. Every hashtag on Instagram and other social media starts with the sign #. Hashtags facilitate the initial connection between photographers and potential clients. Therefore, if you want to get clients for your photography business through Instagram, incorporating good hashtags into your posts should become a regular practice.
Photography hashtags on Instagram are a tool for discovering suitable content related to photography.
Any photo uploaded to Instagram without a single hashtag in its description is essentially invisible in general searches.
You can include up to 30 hashtags in the description of the post or in the comment.
How do you search for the best hashtags about photography on Instagram?
Let’s use “portrait” as an example. After you have typed just three letters, Instagram’s algorithm will suggest many options to you. Take a moment to explore the complete list, and you’ll discover numerous relevant and best hashtags for your photography account. Additionally, you can find a selection of popular hashtags in my other article, “Instagram Business for Photographers.”
It’s important to find hashtags that include your geographic location alongside the main keyword. For instance, hashtags like #portraitphotographernewyork, #portraitphotographeratlanta, or #portraitphotographerlosangeles. This way, you can attract the attention of potential clients in the city where you primarily work and photograph.
Diversify your photography hashtags on Instagram.
It’s important to diversify your photography hashtags on Instagram. Alongside targeting the main query, remember to add variety. To achieve this, describe the uploaded photo as clearly and accurately as possible. For instance, wedding photographers often have numerous pictures of the bride and groom in their portfolio. In such cases, hashtags like #bride, #groom, #beautiful, #unforgettable, #love, #weddingday, #romance, and #portraitofthebride can be very useful.
How many photography hashtags can you add to one photo?
The question of how many photography hashtags to include in one photo sparks various opinions. Some experts recommend using only 10-15 hashtags to prevent your post from seeming like spam.
However, based on my personal experience, I’ve found that many well-chosen hashtags can effectively promote your account and attract more clients. When placed appropriately, hashtags on Instagram won’t detract from the main message of the photo or the overall account.
Where can you place good hashtags for photography on Instagram?
Initially, my instinct was to include all good photography hashtags in the photo’s description, a common practice. However, when I reposted the image on other social networks, all the hashtags came along with it. This made my post look cluttered, less aesthetically pleasing and sometimes felt like spam.
I started putting all hashtags in the comments section instead to address this issue. This way, when reposting to platforms like Facebook, each photo appears neat, displaying only the main text without hashtags. This approach ensures that the main text remains the focus and the post looks more polished.
Portrait photography hashtags
- #headshotphotography
- #seniorportraits
- #maternityportrait
- #coupleportrait
- #fashionportrait
- #blackandwhiteportrait
- #outdoorportrait
- #studioportrait
- #fineartportrait
- #creativeportraits
- #naturallightportrait
- #closeupportrait
- #beautyportrait
- #petportrait
- #abstractportrait
- #emotiveportrait
- #groupportrait
- #selfportrait
- #portraitphotography
- #portrait
- #portraitperfection
- #portrait_mood
- #portrait_society
- #portraitpage
- #portraitvision
- #portraitgames
- #portraitinspiration
- #portrait_vision
- #portraitcentral
- #portraitmasters
- #portraitshot
- #portraitvibes
- #portraitart
- #portraitvision_
- #portrait_captures
- #portraitmood_
- #portraitculture
Black and white photo hashtags
- #blackandwhitephotography
- #bnwphotography
- #monochromephotography
- #bwphotography
- #blackandwhitephoto
- #bnw_captures
- #bnw_life
- #bnw_society
- #blackandwhiteonly
- #bnw_mood
- #bw_lover
- #bw_photooftheday
- #blacknwhite_perfection
- #bnw_greatshots
- #monochrome
- #blackandwhitechallenge
- #bw_perfect
- #bnw_planet
- #blackandwhite_art
- #bwfineart
Hashtags for photoshoot
- #photoshoot
- #photoshoots
- #photoshooting
- #photoshootday
- #photoshootfun
- #photoshootlife
- #photoshootmode
- #photoshootsession
- #photoshootready
- #photoshoottime
- #photoshootstyle
- #photoshootflow
- #photoshootvibes
- #photoshootlove
- #photoshootmodeon
- #photoshootdiaries
- #photoshootmagic
- #photoshootmoments
- #photoshootdayout
- #photoshootadventures
Hashtags for wedding photographers
- #weddingphotographer
- #weddingphotography
- #weddingphotographers
- #weddingphotoshoot
- #weddingphotographersociety
- #weddingphotographerlife
- #weddingphotographystudio
- #weddingphotographerforhire
- #weddingphotographermiami (replace with your location)
- #weddingphotographerneeded
- #weddingphotographerworld
- #weddingphotographeroftheyear
- #weddingphotographeruk (replace with your location)
- #weddingphotographernyc (replace with your location)
- #weddingphotographerlosangeles (replace with your location)
- #weddingphotographervancouver (replace with your location)
- #weddingphotographerinspiration
- #bestweddingphotographer
- #professionalweddingphotographer
- #weddingphotographervibes
Stay inspired,
Elena Sullivan
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