Dalton Johnson - How to Land More Photography Clients Without Feeling "Salesy"

In this episode, we dive into the art of landing photography clients with guest Dalton Johnson (@storiesbydalton) , a full-time commercial and editorial photographer known for his outdoor and adventure work. Dalton shares his insights on balancing inbound and outbound strategies, building genuine relationships, and creating systems that attract work. Whether you're a full-time photographer or balancing a side hustle, this conversation is packed with actionable tips to help you connect with clients, stay top of mind, and create a sustainable career. Expect to Learn: The difference between pitching clients directly and building systems that attract them to you Why fostering long-term connections with potential clients can lead to consistent work How to use social media effectively without getting caught in the "posting for the algorithm" trap How to use your portfolio to showcase your capabilities to potential clients How to maintain subtle, meaningful outreach that keeps you on a client’s radar without being pushy Dalton's Website: Dalton's YouTube: Sponsors: Thanks to Tamron for sponsoring this episode! Their Holiday Instant Savings are here! Save up to $300 on select lenses for Sony, Nikon, and FUJIFILM mirrorless cameras now through January 11th, 2026. Explore here at Thanks to the National Park Foundation for sponsoring today’s episode. Enter the Share the Experience photo contest for a chance to win $10,000 and prizes from Celestron, Historic Hotels of America, and YETI. The grand prize winner’s photo could be featured on the America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass. Submit your best shots now at sharetheexperience.org/tpm Our Links: Join our subreddit where you can share stories and ask questions:

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Dalton Johnson - How to Land More Photography Clients Without Feeling "Salesy" is an episode from The Photographer Mindset by Seth Macey & Aaron Mannes.

This episode is 76:01 long.

This episode was published on Nov 17, 2025.

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