Effective communications remain a challenge for most organizations including parishes. As important as it is to tell our story to our members and our visitors in ways that not only inform, but also inspire, encourage and engage them in our mission, we do not recognize the time and resources necessary to make that happen.
Category: Photography
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Parish Photography with a Purpose
After years of taking parish photographs for websites and social media, I have formulated some perspectives on what photos I need to present the parish, the people, and their ministry to the public. I divide those photos into two categories: 1. Photos for context 2. Photos that tell the story of the event
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The Ministry of the Parish Photographer
By necessity I became “the parish photographer” about nine years ago and have been taking hundreds of photos a year, archiving them and posting the best ones online. When needed I retrieve photos for articles or promotions or poster boards. From time to time—I use some of them in videos highlighting life at the parish.
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Must Have Ministry Photos
One of the best things you can do for your website and social media ministry is to take and save good photos all year round. You will be amazed how many times those photos will allow you to create a great Facebook post or convey the perfect message on your website or in a video not only at the time, but at a future date. Also, you never know when…
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Pictures in Church
With the invention of digital photography and the culture of social media, it seems that people are taking photos and posing for photos with greater ease today even in Church. I have become by default and now after a few years, by intention, the Facebook photographer for St. John Bosco Parish in Parma Heights where I belong and where I manage their social media. Photo taking has become part of…
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Photos that You Post
Photos, good photos, draw people into your website and your social media posts. They are essential to effective online ministry. I hesitate to say this, because it sounds like I am adding one more thing to an already long list of to-dos, but taking photos or finding someone to take photos is part of online ministry. This task is done best when it is done year round. If you want…