040 Creating A More Accessible Photography Business with Erin Perkins

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Erin Perkins, a deafblind accessibility educator and the owner of Mabely-Q, joins me for an interview this week! We talked all about the importance of accessibility for photographers, ways to improve accessibility online, and being adaptable to client needs.
Takeaways
Accessibility should be a top priority for all business owners, particularly in the wedding photography industry.
Small business owners face challenges in incorporating accessibility due to limited resources, but that doesn't make them less necessary.
Improving accessibility online involves using questionnaires to understand clients' needs and being adaptable in communication.
Proper use of alt text and image descriptions is crucial for visually impaired individuals.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Importance of Accessibility
03:08 Challenges for Small Business Owners
06:16 Improving Accessibility Online for Wedding Photographers
08:05 Using Questionnaires to Understand Accessibility Needs
09:46 Effective Communication and Adaptability
14:01 Considerations for Website Design and Color Contrast
18:05 Proper Use of Alt Text
21:42 Alt Text vs. Image Descriptions on Social Media
23:02 Inclusivity and Accessibility without Limitations
25:21 The Impact of Inaccessible Platforms
27:44 Moving Towards Genuine Inclusion
29:39 Starting from Where You Are
30:28 Fun Question: Snowboarding vs. Stand Up Paddling
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