How I Turned My Love For Photography Into A $177K Business | On The Side
Photography has always been a passion of mine. From capturing breathtaking landscapes to candid moments with friends and family, I have always found joy in taking photos. However, it wasn’t until a few years ago that I realized I could turn my love for photography into a profitable business.
It all started as a side project. I would take photos for friends and family events, and they started to recommend me to others. Soon enough, I found myself being hired for various events, from weddings to corporate gatherings. It was then that I realized I had a potential business opportunity on my hands.
I started by investing in high-quality photography equipment and editing software. I wanted to ensure that the photos I delivered to my clients were nothing short of exceptional. I also took the time to enhance my skills through online tutorials and workshops to stay updated with the latest photography trends and techniques.
One of the key factors that contributed to the success of my photography business was building a strong online presence. I created a website to showcase my portfolio and started leveraging social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook to attract potential clients. I also encouraged satisfied clients to leave reviews and testimonials on my website and other online platforms.
Networking played a significant role in growing my photography business. I attended local trade shows, networking events, and wedding expos to establish connections with event planners, wedding vendors, and other professionals in the industry. This not only led to new clients but also referrals from other businesses, further expanding my clientele.
As my business grew, I started offering additional services such as photo editing and printing. This added more value to my business and allowed me to increase my earnings. Moreover, I began offering photography workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions, catering to amateur photographers who wanted to improve their skills.
Today, my photography business has generated over $177,000 in revenue, and it continues to grow. While I still have a full-time job, I have been able to turn my passion for photography into a lucrative side business that brings me joy and financial success.
Turning my love for photography into a profitable business has been a journey filled with hard work, dedication, and continuous learning. I am grateful for the opportunity to do what I love while earning a significant income on the side. For anyone with a passion for photography, I encourage you to pursue it as a business opportunity. With the right mindset, skills, and determination, you can turn your passion into a successful venture.
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As a photographer for 25 years
Because you are such a beautiful girl. That’s all.
When a wedding photographer focuses mainly on the monetary return, Instead of seeing through the lens, the dollar sign is covering up the lens. It'll eventually break the business.That's what happened to my friend while his greed made him terminated the best sales person in the company.
Why does this generation has this voice ?
You make it look simple. I couldn't think of anything worse than wedding photography. The people are painful.
What do you do with clients who are slow to pay or skip out on paying?
Talk about that.
That's great, using a fiduciary can also make you as much.I progressively increased my stock purchases at the beginning of the year, but nothing major. Why am I treating this so harshly? I want to be the first person in my polygamous family to make a million dollars, even if others in my industry make six figures per person. I am well aware of the costs associated with working more hours in order to make more money.
Phantastisch video, very special and professional young lady, but very annoying background music, artificial and soulless.
People waste money on this stuff and she takes advantage of it. Smart
Bravo, girl, for charging $4,000 per couple, what wedding photography is worth! I'm a wedding filmmaker, and video is often looked at as an afterthought, so I'm lucky if I can book myself at $1,500 per couple. I'm certainly capable and talented enough to do still photography. Video editing is a time-consuming killer. Photo post-production on 500-900 images is no easy task either. Getting the exposure consistently pretty close to perfect in-camera is the key so any post-processing is minimal.
I have huge passion for photography and I do shoot every week.
But I don't have a camera, or gain any money. I shoot with my phone and of nature and wildlife.
$6000 is a complete rip off for her kind of work….if you've actually seen her website or Instagram. All of her pictures can be taken with an I Phone…I've seen way better photographers that charge way less for better quality work than hers. She literally used the SAME filter for EVERY PHOTO….don't get scammed by her…
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I feel like she should be making more… She's killing it!
Outside of wedding photography you need to be extremely good or have good connections in order to survive.
Great stuff
So if you're delivering 500 to 900 photos to a client, how many of those are edited? If they are all edited, did you outsource the editing, sit down and edit them all individually, or edit in packs?
I bet you need to be married to be that successful at wedding photography.
That's inspirational! Congrats! I love photography and wouldn't mind making money with it.
this is amazing.
So why have you not offered printed products? You work really hard but burn yourself out. If you go to IPs you won’t be burning out. Working less and making more.
Hello I am a photographer and editor and I am from India I want photography work
The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard. Yet their message has gone throughout the earth, and their words to all the world. God has made a home in the heavens for the sun. It bursts forth like a radiant bridegroom after his wedding. It rejoices like a great athlete eager to run the race.
– Psalms 19:1-5 (NLT)
People Capp on how much they make tbh
Honestly it's not even her turning photography into a business that's most impressive it's her work ethic
exactly what I dream of doing!
Keep the grind up! I am a photographer who at age 29 was making 70K a month.
Yo CNBC, send me an alert when you do a vid of a 15 YO making $500k a year
This chick makes me feel utterly useless lol
In LA almost everyone is a Pro Photographer…
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Oh my gosh she is gorgeous!
Just like me except I'm doing real estate photography. At 19 I started getting serious and at 21 decided to make it my full time job. it is difficult but it's sooo worth it. The grind for more clients and bigger jobs will never stop
I really enjoy photography, the cameras, the shooting. But to do weddings is a leap beyond anything. This woman is amazing, this takes talent, patience, skill, and motivation to shoot those. She deserves everything she earns.
I am also a 14 year old up coming photographer hopefully one day I will make it like how she did
This is what I'm talkin about
I Would Love to be a photographer I like taking pictures I need money for a Camera
Reading these comments just shows me that a lot of people have limiting beliefs and that is why you may be struggling!
motivation good jobs
maybe its more important to tell woman to be a woman and stop masculating yourself to the point where you forgot your job as a wife and future mother. Your purpose is not money, keep that in mind.