Making Money with Photography — Part 3: Everything Else (That Might Work)
Workshops, Photo Walks, Portfolio Reviews, Courses, and the Usual Fantasy Traps
So far in this series, we’ve covered the real money-makers: client work, editorial, licensing, and events. You know—actual jobs, not wishful thinking.
But there’s always the following question:
“What else can I do to make money with photography?”
This post is the no-BS overview. Some of these methods can work. Others are a waste of time. And most only make sense if you’ve already built trust, experience, and reach. Over the next few weeks, we’ll take the best ones and go deeper.
Previous two parts:
👉 In Making Money with Photography, Part 1: The Mindset That Matters, I covered the mindset shifts that separate hobbyists from professionals—the difference between taking photos and selling photos. I also laid the groundwork on agencies, licensing, and the editorial market.
👉 In Making Money with Photography, Part 2: The Work That Pays. Goes deep into portraits, clients, and corporate work—how most pros actually earn.
If you missed it, you might also want to read:
👉 Why Some Photos Sell and Others Never Will
👉 The 3 Mistakes Killing Your Photography Income
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Coming Soon:
“The Profitable Photographer” isn’t just a series. I’m building this into something bigger — maybe an Akademie, maybe an Agency. Lessons, portfolio reviews, real strategy. Workshops, marketing deep-dives, licensing, and social media that actually works. If you’re serious about making photography work for you — stay tuned.
Next week, we shift gears.
We’ll start talking about social media and photography—why the traditional platforms are failing, what’s actually working now, and how the Fediverse might be the next real opportunity.
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