Making Money with Photography
There are multiple ways to make money with photography. Besides becoming, a professional photographer and having a full-time job you can realistically make money as a free-lance photographer. Several events no one would want to interrupt in order to stop and take pictures when they are doing other things, such as weddings, funerals and other family gatherings. You may also find that you like to simply take pictures of static objects and be creative with post processing to achieve a desired effect. If you have great looking results that are pleasing to the eye you can then possibly frame your work and sell the framed picture as fine art photography.
Others ways you can make money with your photography work is to license your work to be reproduced on calendars, cups and other objects which pictures may be reproduced on. When you perform a search on any search engine, you will find several sites that will give you ideas on how to make money with your photography. Other significant ideas include greeting cards, modeling, and photojournalist photography. If you can be at the right place at the right time you can make money selling your photographs to the newspapers and television news shows. This is a very lucrative and exciting way to make money with photography if you have the time for it.
Do not fall for any gimmicks that promise to teach you how to make money from your camera if you by their book and money making system. These types of swindles typically prey on those who are sincerely interested in doing something with their talent but do not know how to get started. Be patient and fully research making money with photography by using the internet before you purchase anything. You should be able to educate yourself cost free by simply reading and wading through the scams and gimmicks.
Also, do not let anyone discourage your photography efforts through criticism and ridicule. You can make extra income if you are seriously interested in taking and utilizing photographs in various methods. Put your heart into it and you can do whatever you want. There are sites that will allow you to submit your photo, and each time the photo is used, you will get paid for it.
Some other examples that are great ways to make money in your spare time are:
Pet Photography – Taking pictures of customer’s pets at their home and them processing and delivering them.
Fishing Contest Photography – Visiting a fishing contest and taking pictures during the weigh in and solicit to the contestants.
Parade Photography – Go and watch a parade and take pictures of the interesting events. You can then solicit to those who participated or bystanders.
Landmark and Tourist Photography – As tourists arrive at areas or in areas that have frequent tourists or attractions you can offer to take pictures of families and tourists.
School Graduation Photography – By simply attending a graduation you can take pictures and sell the photos to the family members and graduates.
Holiday Event Postcard Photography – This may mean giving up some of your holiday time but you can make certain that everyone is in the photos that are taken.
Novelty Item Photography – You can tailor your shots for cups, mugs and calendars and then solicit your shots to companies that manufacture these items.
Used Car Photography – Car dealers will typically pay a set price for photographs of their inventory that can be sent to the paper.
Promotional Slideshow Photography – Conventions and other professional gatherings will likely benefit from having their event documented for future exhibits.
Newborn Baby Photography – Everyone wants to have pictures of their newborn babies. You can offer (of course with the hospitals permission) to provide this service.
Overall there are several fun and exciting ways to make money with photography. Whether you are an amateur or a professional there is a need for your creative photographic ideas.