The Vignette Effect

PR-Ready: How Great Photography Helps You Get Press

Episode Summary

Think press features are all about the story? Think again. In this episode of The Vignette Effect, we’re talking about one of the best-kept secrets to landing more media coverage: strategic, magazine-worthy brand photography. From gift guides and expert spotlights to magazine spreads and cover stories, brands with great visuals have a massive advantage. Editors don’t want to chase you down for images—they want to say yes because you’ve made it easy for them to feature you. Tune in to learn: • What editors are really looking for in press-ready photos • The types of images every brand should have ready (yes, even if you’re not pitching yet) • Why a compelling story needs compelling visuals to match • How to prep your brand for earned media like a pro • What’s at stake if you don’t have the right images when opportunities strike Whether you’re an interior designer, product-based brand, or creative service provider—if media coverage is on your vision board, this one’s for you.

Episode Notes

In this episode, we cover:


What “earned media” is and why it’s so powerful for brand growth
What makes photography press-ready (hint: it’s not a Canva mockup)
How to think like an editor when planning your shoots
The four-step plan to prepare your brand for PR features
What can happen if your images aren’t up to par, no matter how great your pitch is

 

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