Worship Musician March 2018 | Page 60

PHOTOGRAPHY [ THE TOP 5 PHOTOS OUR CHURCHES NEED ONLINE IN 2018 | Blue Amber ] Today, you have the incredible opportunity [ 2 ] THE MUSIC & THE MESSAGE speaker (preferably smiling) and throw in a to reach such a wide variety of people with Take a look at church services going back all quote from the message that week to post on so many different ways of communication. the way to the 1800’s, and even further. Why do Instagram. After all, The Word is the message Websites, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, you think music always precedes the message? that we, as a team, are all working to convey. YouTube, the list goes on and on. We can go Because it’s THAT important.  Music spiritually on and on about what is the best way to get and psychologically helps to open up your [ 3 ] YOUTH our message across, but we can all agree they mind like nothing else. The type of music that Ever heard the southern saying, “If Mama ain’t all look better with great pictures. With so many a church has is important to show to someone happy, nobody’s happy.”?  Even though the different ways of communication, let’s talk who may be thinking of attending for the first grammar isn’t correct in that statement, the about how to use them.  From the 15 second time.  After that, grab a shot of the pastor or idea behind it is.  And speaking as a Mama, I views to the posts which last, let’s explore ways to make our church’s stories “last”. So, sit down with your photo team and check off the top 5 photos that your ministry will need for this upcoming year… [ 1 ] BEHIND THE SCENES Everyone LOVES these shots. Anytime you go to a concert and get backstage passes it gives you an inside look at what all goes on behind the scenes. It’s cool to see all that goes into making an event happen, and Instagram stories are a great way to show your staff and volunteers setting up for the weekend, or for the event. It gives people another level to connect and an avenue to see things that they would not normally see when they attend. [ 2 ] [ 1 ] 60 [ 3 ] March 2018 WorshipMusician.com