Backlinks for Photographers: How to Get Featured on Wedding Blogs

In the world of SEO, a backlink is a vote of confidence. When a high-authority site like Style Me Pretty (DA 80+) links to your website, Google sees you as an authority.

For wedding photographers, link building is easier than for most industries because you have a visual product that publishers want.

1. The "Real Wedding" Submission Strategy

This is the classic route.

• Step 1: Curate your best wedding of the season.
• Step 2: Choose a publication that matches the style.
  • Boho/Rustic: Green Wedding Shoes, Junebug Weddings.
  • Classic/Elegant: Style Me Pretty, Carats & Cake.
  • Modern/Edgy: Rock n Roll Bride.
• Step 3: Use Two Bright Lights or direct submission forms.
• Step 4: The SEO Trick: When you submit, explicitly ask for a "dofollow" link to your website and provide the specific anchor text if possible (e.g., "New York Wedding Photographer").

2. Vendor Networking (The Low Hanging Fruit)

You worked with a florist, a planner, a venue, a DJ, and a makeup artist at your last wedding.

• The Ask: Send them the gallery. Say, "Feel free to use these on your website/social, just please credit me with a link back to my site."
• The Result: 5-10 local backlinks from relevant businesses. This is huge for Local SEO.

3. "Best Of" Lists

Search for "Best Wedding Photographers in [City]" articles.

• Look for blogs that aren't major aggregators (e.g., local lifestyle magazines, wedding planner blogs).
• The Pitch: "Hi, I saw your list of top photographers. I'd love to be considered for your next update. Here is a link to my recent work at [Local Venue]."

4. Guest Blogging

Wedding planners and venues often struggle to keep their blogs active.

• The Offer: "I'd love to write a guest post for your blog about 'How to Get the Best Photos at [Venue Name]' featuring my images from your venue."
• The Benefit: They get free content; you get a high-quality backlink.

5. Help A Reporter Out (HARO) / Connectively

Journalists often need expert quotes.

• Monitor queries for: "Wedding trends 2026", "Budget tips for brides", "Photography advice".
• Respond quickly: If quoted in Brides or The Knot editorial (not the directory), that link is gold.

Conclusion

Building backlinks takes time, but it compounds. A single feature on a major blog can drive referral traffic for years and permanently boost your Domain Authority.