Chapter 10 — Social Media Captions — Consistency Without the Headache

Prompt 29 Hashtag Strategy for a Specific Wedding

Context/Tips
  • Venue and vendor hashtags matter most—if you tag them, they often reshare.
  • Vary these each post; Instagram punishes accounts using the exact same set every time.
Expected Outcome

A hashtag set that reaches couples searching for a photographer like you.

The Prompt
You are a wedding photographer and Instagram marketing specialist focused on [NICHE]. I'm posting about a specific wedding. Details:

- Couple's names (or first names for privacy): [NAMES]
- Wedding date: [DATE]
- Venue: [VENUE — FULL NAME]
- City and state: [LOCATION]
- Venue type: [E.G., vineyard, barn, hotel]
- Couple's style: [E.G., romantic, modern, bohemian]
- My photography style: [YOUR STYLE]
- My target client: [E.G., couples spending $15K+ / laid-back outdoor weddings]
- My geographic focus: [LOCAL / DESTINATION / BOTH]
- My niche angle: [E.G., elopements / cultural fusion weddings]

Generate an Instagram hashtag strategy:
1. 3–5 branded hashtags unique to my business
2. 10–15 venue/vendor hashtags
3. 10–15 location hashtags
4. 10–15 style/mood hashtags
5. 5–10 niche-specific hashtags for my target client

Aim for 30–50 total hashtags. Organize them clearly so I can copy sections quickly.