How To Make $1000 a Month With a Camera | A Realistic NO-BS Guide
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@adnan_velic Жыл бұрын
I’m in Miami Florida and I started off taking my camera to nice restaurants/resorts any time my wife and I would go out. I would then post these videos on my Instagram and tag the business. A lot of times they would call me back. Now I make content for the Four Seasons resorts in my area and fine dining restaurants around me. I did however spend about 4 years learning my camera inside and out plus color grading. I’m a videographer by the way. Hope this helps someone.
@golocc16 Жыл бұрын
as someone that also lives in Miami and is trying to get into the photo/video industry, this is actually motivating and goes to show - getting out of your norm and comfort zone will eventually pay out in a way. Props to you brotha and thanks for sharing
@adnan_velic Жыл бұрын
@@golocc16 glad this helped you bro keep at it. Most important of all have fun. Don’t let your love for your work get ruined by chasing business.
@jakeshootsstuff8187 Жыл бұрын
I'm in West Palm
@connor_williams Жыл бұрын
Delray Beach checking in!
@golocc16 Жыл бұрын
@@tariksparksstudios your name sounds familiar - by any chance, did you go to JWU?
@GettingNegative 9 ай бұрын
In my experience, the most important part of this process is knowing who you want your client to be because every step to success is based off of them. How you find them, approach them, price them, etc. The more you know about their business, the better. So for beginners it’s always a good idea to base your business off of someone else’s business you know. I’d also suggest finding one client that needs your services on a regular basis so that you can focus in on every possible need they have for your work, then when you’re comfortable with approaching new clients you already know their full suite of needs.
@CallejasMichael Жыл бұрын
No joke these videos are why I’m slowly living/realizing my dream to be a creative entrepreneur
@SergiuSalcau00 6 ай бұрын
very practical feedback
@PricklyBones123 3 ай бұрын
With 33 subs and 3 vids? 🤔
@CallejasMichael 3 ай бұрын
@@PricklyBones123 yeah I mean I don’t be posting on KZfaq but word of mouth, social media like Instagram and having my own website has allowing me to make moneys through digital media ✊🏽
@freedompanda9438 Жыл бұрын
Diving into a pretty cool photography business idea in 2023, and I’ve gone through these steps to prepare for the launch. Evan’s approach works. Yes, lots of variety in business models, but the paths towards viable l, measurable success are all similar, if not almost the same. Well done, Evan. Look forward to more, and happy new year!
@mrc_lift 10 ай бұрын
How is it going?
@Mikee_A Жыл бұрын
Always looking out for the community, loving the new video styles.🙌 Extremely helpful advice!
@ering.3978 11 ай бұрын
Evan, I just discovered your channel by searching "how to make money as a photographer" on KZfaq. This video was a breath of fresh air, because literally all of the other videos that were coming up in my search results were just annoying and not helpful at all. Your comment about the expensive Instagram courses made me laugh, and I am so happy you gave us an actual realistic goal of $1k a month, and explained that you may not hit it right away. People in these videos keep making me feel like I'm a failure if I don't get to $10k a month within the first year or so, so it's really discouraging; your video, on the other hand, was super ENcouraging because I'm literally starting at the very beginning. Photography has been a hobby of mine for years, and it's only been within the last year that I began thinking about ways to make money with it. I will definitely be watching more of your videos and checking out your website soon, and you've earned a new subscriber today so I will be in touch as I learn more on this exciting journey. 😁
@oliviaborer6040 Жыл бұрын
What a great video, I am so glad I found your channel! I love the honest and detailed advice. I've been struggling a lot with creating an actionable plan for my art and have been overwhelmed while trying to find my direction and focus. I took notes on your five steps and I am eager to get started today! 1 - WHAT am I selling and WHO is my perfect customer? 2 - Do the math! What is my income goal and how much do I need to sell in order to reach that goal? 3 - Acquisition strategy. Where is my target customer and how can I gain their interest/trust? 4 - Creating a platform to exchange information (make sales, showcase your products/services, create social proof, create trust) 5 - Get that customer, test your strategy! 6 - Refine your strategy. Double-down on what worked and reconsider what didn't.
@standupguysfilms 2 ай бұрын
hands down best video about growth in the video production space. Most pple sell a lifestyle your bringing awareness. Listened to this while editing a video like 3 times. Retaining the knowledge and brainstorming. No CORNY jokes and distractions. You've gained a real followers, today. 🤝💯
@kpj805 Жыл бұрын
So far the most profitable approach for me was entering the photobooth business. Specifically 360 videos. I avg. $300/hr for schools and $400/ hr for corporate.
@teshy2 Жыл бұрын
Interesting! Could you explain a little more what those kind of projects entail? Is it 360 video of the locale, people, events etc? If you have the time of course 🙏
@justadrum 8 ай бұрын
@@teshy2I have a friend from HS (not a filmmaker) who has a similar business - basically she has a 360 platform with a phone camera. They show up to events and run the 360 photos booth and upload all the videos to a site where everyone can get them. Sometimes for free (got paid being booked), sometimes with a watermark and you can buy the video and that’s where they make money.
@BartRosfotografie Жыл бұрын
Great and insightful video Evan. I have been running my business since 2017. And I followed a similar method divided over a few years. But in 2023 I want to branch out a bit. And this is a perfect refresher. Thx.
@mutassemmahmoud8 Жыл бұрын
I find this type of content very useful. Often I’m on a 20-30min car journey so I have these type of podcasts on while driving
@seandamolaris1055 Жыл бұрын
Yo Evan been really liking your content keep it up. Probably one of the only people i look forward to watching recently!
@SoothingSpells Жыл бұрын
Same here! And he’s one of my favorite photographers/KZfaqrs 😁 Happy new years btw! May this year brings you what you most desire and want, happiness, joy, good health.
@ZackMorrisARCH Жыл бұрын
This was super helpful! I'm working on establishing myself in a new area, and these tips are great, I'll follow up once I have some results!
@JonnyRoams Жыл бұрын
Love these types of videos mate. Always so informative
@nickanater505 Жыл бұрын
One of your best videos yet. Great work evan, keep crushing it!
@dominikaradzicka2519 4 ай бұрын
This was super useful! No BS, no gatekeeping just actual decent advice. Thanks
@SouthernSweetness2 8 ай бұрын
I needed this video. So glad I found you online. Thank you!
@rodrigonoctis Жыл бұрын
The title says everything, NO-BS and feels like i'm drinking coffee with a friend. Great Vide!
@alf.quijano7582 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. I’m just starting my journey into photography as a business. I think the video format you did is good and the examples you gave made sense. I know this video is a year old but it still holds value.
@georgehersant Жыл бұрын
Hey Evan, shot in the dark here, but next time you’re in the UK, I’d love to do a portrait session with you! Let me know!
@derekraymond9618 Жыл бұрын
incredibly helpful! I like how the video is straight to the point!
@NathanielRolland Жыл бұрын
Great stuff Evan. Love the business strategy talks.
@anatamo7860 7 ай бұрын
A good one I got into was real estate photography. Not a lot of people talk about this option. Started charging $200 per 1 story house and $400 for a 2 story home under their enlistment. And then once you start getting better you can up charge your services. And then play with numbers when it comes to 1 story to a 2 story home. Some people I know charge a flat rate per or by hour. It’s honestly up to you.
@ElijahWeaver-ql7rr 5 ай бұрын
How do you get the real estate photography jobs?
@anatamo7860 5 ай бұрын
@@ElijahWeaver-ql7rr look up local real estate agencies near you. Contact them via phone or walk in. You can start by saying “I would like to practice my real estate photography, may I take a few photos on current properties that you have for sale free of charge?” It’s usually hit and miss. But the ones that allow you to use those photos as your portfolio. Or you can always just tidy up your own house and practice taking photos there or even at family or friend’s houses. Now once you have that portfolio you can then go to those agencies and say “Hello my name is ____ and I was wondering if I can send(or walk in and show them) you my portfolio for some real estate photography I’ve done, and would like to offer you my services.” And then go into explaining your prices. Typically as I stated people would charge flat rate per floor some charge per hour. That would be you to decide on how you want to go about it. Hope this helps.
@bryden5243 2 ай бұрын
I'm a photographer and am currently training to be a real estate agent, was thinking of using my photography skills in combination with that. Offer clients free house photos if I'm their agent, or sell the photo services separate of that
@ivanasluneckova6887 Жыл бұрын
Bought your course couple weeks ago and also good video as always!
@daniel_izmerly Жыл бұрын
I really liked this video. The format is also great!
@HVRIS Жыл бұрын
Love it, keep up this style of content 🙏
@dunkley7776 Жыл бұрын
Very powerful advice. Thank you! Subscribed.
@nicopichler9001 7 ай бұрын
very good video, I am trying my best to grow as a photographer. Thanks for this breakdown.
@johnkenny9832 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Really useful, actionable, information.
@visionarywatts Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the knowledge sharing!
@MikeSimpson1 5 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks for sharing these insights 👍
@reginaldgooden3495 5 ай бұрын
Great Video! Thanks Evan!!!😊
@jordancraig8911 6 ай бұрын
You made me excited to get to work and make this happen!
@luismendez-of8su Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for sharing
@bastienhuet656 Жыл бұрын
Really helpful, thanks so much!
@MarvinCetiner Жыл бұрын
Great Video. Always something new 🙏
@michaelbenoit9240 11 ай бұрын
I've always been an amateur artist playing in volunteer classical ensembles so I've never thought of making art as money and it's been really interesting to hear the making money side of things as someone who delivers pizza for rent money right. I'm about to take part in a modeling network type photoshoot event where I'm paying the models for shots to improve my portfolio but it's interesting to see if I can get to the point of doing it the other way around.
@ItsJustDre-TV 9 ай бұрын
Don't be afraid to make money while still portfolio building! It builds character!
@jackheald8808 Жыл бұрын
Excellent advice, Evan! Have you considered opening a full-service ad agency or consulting service?
@ZoCineStreet Жыл бұрын
Evan, thank you for the gold! Always an inspiration
@TheTitohoffa Жыл бұрын
Great info...caught my attention with the Write down my ideas
@randallburgess6393 27 күн бұрын
Awesome Video thanks so so much much needed
@karstenbonnaire2706 7 ай бұрын
Most important step, dope video
@MichalVoros Жыл бұрын
Thank you....!! Great video, very useful.
@JoeYatesAlaskanFilms Жыл бұрын
Fun fact: in Alaska - you can make $1,000 a day to take photos in a 8 hour work day.
@RanftEvan Жыл бұрын
Haha there’s the shortcut we needed!
@kpj805 Жыл бұрын
Private events or projects? Sounds fun.
@JoeYatesAlaskanFilms Жыл бұрын
@@RanftEvan : The only this is the we inflated our prices before it was a trend 😂 $1k doesn’t get too far here. But, if you know the right people, you can fly up here for a 3-4 day event and then fly back down and enjoy.
@JoeYatesAlaskanFilms Жыл бұрын
@@kpj805 : Both 👍🏼
@FPVNOLA Жыл бұрын
@@JoeYatesAlaskanFilms I would love to get into this & would love to know more! Would you be willing to share more info?
@markrossi5721 5 ай бұрын
This was the first time I ever watched your channel but I'm glad I watched this one. I found it to be quite edifying. You got a thumbs up from me and I think I'm going to go back to it and subscribe even though I already subscribe to too many channels on KZfaq.👍
@iamSirPlusTV Жыл бұрын
Got my gears spinning. Thanks!!
@aabbssaarrpthn Жыл бұрын
Thank You So Much for this ! I'll surely keep it in mind and make a plan and start working on it. ❤️
@CCTBYOUVSYOU Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video 🎯
@heliophobix Жыл бұрын
Trying to become a car photographer for four years now. Got two payed jobs in that entire time. I feel like nobody wants to pay for automotive photography. Dealerships already have their own photographers or just don't give a f about there social media presence and marketing. So yeah ... In theory it all sounds super logical and the video is incredibly well made! But unless I'm just the definition of incompetence, sometimes things don't work out even if you're doing everyting you can.
@goldlinemedia967 Жыл бұрын
No one wants to hear the truth about the reality of being a photographer. This dude along with 90% of photographers are making their money from KZfaq telling other photographers how to make money.
@Me-gy7yk 9 ай бұрын
I've been doing sports for 12 years. I've had my work evaluated by one of the top sports photographers in the UK, who said my work was good enough to work at the very top level and I believe I'm one of the top "amateurs" in my region, if not the best. But there's no money in what I do at all. I know I'm good, a top pro says I'm very good but I've been paid for my work precisely... once. And that was only because it was used by a local news outlet without permission and I chased and chased them until they paid me (they'd been warned previously not to use my work). Maybe I need to get a YT channel and pretend you can make a fortune from photographing sports.
@EagleArrow 9 ай бұрын
@@Me-gy7ykI'm sure it is frustrating, but keep going. Also, why not be a contributer photographer to the locals newspapers? Once the relationship is established, they can pay you for future photos. You controll it.
@willpower3317 6 ай бұрын
Is it possible that you just aren’t as good as you think you are?
@dfuhrman Жыл бұрын
Social proof. In case you didn't realize, this guy has figured out and done all the work for the rest of us. We just didn't know which words to put to it.
@itsoneducation9698 10 ай бұрын
Great video thanks!!
@static-co 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for making this video
@labradorhund7769 Жыл бұрын
How often can you say modern creative money? Evan: yes
@HUMZMIC1 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video great information....I Like!!!
@Serryvisuals Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the video! ❤️ i just started with my video bussines and 5 weeks a go got my first client paying me! Now as you said go an create i did also stuf for free to get me to the point where i am now! Stil not there but we trust the process and work hard every day 💯🙌🏼
@willpower3317 6 ай бұрын
How’s it going?
@lester-vision7429 Жыл бұрын
very good information 💯
@Youcef_photographilly 26 күн бұрын
Thank you sir
@mlowentertainment Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@dailydriver5942 8 ай бұрын
3 words my man! “Fun With Feet” ❤ you’re welcome
@wheresthename4474 11 ай бұрын
if you have Mac how much RAM would I need to sustain my video editing (Final Cut Pro) comfortably. I was thinking 36 Gb but not sure. any addition info would be helpful, thanks
@lisacrumley Жыл бұрын
Great video! just a beginner trying to catch up with everything! lol
@chregig7967 Жыл бұрын
Haven't watched your videos in some time since you started doing more business-type stuff, but clicked on this for the title (yes, I'm a sucker for good clickbait). I'm not really a very social person, so I'm not at all good at stuff like giving directions to models, so wedding photography or family photography wouldn't really be my thing. But you actually gave me the idea that I could explore sports photography! I've worked with athletes before when I maintained a website for a group of trainers, so I already know a few potential clients. Additionally, I've been to a surf camp and I really enjoyed taking pictures of everybody there, and it was so great being able to give each of them a picture of them surfing. With sports photography, you don't have to interact with the subject - if you do they'll probably mess up - so I can stay in the background, which I definitely prefer. Now I just need to figure out how to monitize that... If anybody has any tips, I'd be very thankful
@dosam_6146 Жыл бұрын
Hey- Watch F stoppers last video on how to make money. I think there’s something in there that would be perfect for you!
@chregig7967 Жыл бұрын
@@dosam_6146 thanks, I'll check it out
@funkyylogan Жыл бұрын
😊 arus
@L7pushman 7 ай бұрын
Awesome Advice
@TFJ360 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. 😎
@Snap_Pix_Media Жыл бұрын
This is so helpful, going to start my own photography hustle soon. Thanks for the video bro
@hipster_cph Жыл бұрын
Hey E. The backdrop is dope. Is it savage? Which color model :) ?
@angelsaywhat Жыл бұрын
Your Squarespace is dope
@butch4111 3 ай бұрын
Interesting! Thanks. I'm retired, living on the Central Oregon Coast. I have MANY coastal images and looking for a profitable avenue to get some of these image out there.
@taylorrowson3961 10 ай бұрын
Great videos, would love chapters for future viewings
@tejjasphotography2590 Жыл бұрын
Thankyou
@VentiViews Жыл бұрын
Do you find people ACTUALLY book through your website or do they just reach out to you through social media?
@cithasdasorcerer7357 Жыл бұрын
How do I go about starting an llc. Is it better to focus on establishing clientele and skills beforehand. Or would it better to start and learn as you go?
@wheresthename4474 11 ай бұрын
logically skills first hands down in my opinion. but if you're like me you'd wanna do both at the same time. what do you really have to lose?
@lucyweilbel6681 Жыл бұрын
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@carlyanderson3369 Жыл бұрын
As a first time investor i started trading with Mrs Rose Gardner, with just a thousand bucks. my protfolio is worth much more now within just weeks of trading with her
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@courtlandfuller7498 Жыл бұрын
Did you know who your photography niche & customer type were prior to making social media/KZfaq? Or did you figure it out as you went?
@adivila1298 Жыл бұрын
usually you determine your target audience/clientele beforehand, however transitioning to other niches down the road isn’t particularly unheard of.
@eagleseyemedia Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks and im also in ATL just moved out here from NYC if you ever need any help on sets or anything let me know i m there.
@DannyRndm Жыл бұрын
I’m in Atlanta also. I have a camera, a bunch of lenses and a drone (mini 2). How do I make money? That’s why I’m here. Thanks for this info.
@jasonscottish2824 Жыл бұрын
Where can I find the Podcast?
@user-bi1rh8ix1t Жыл бұрын
VERY INTERESTING 🎉
@Letgo_letlive Жыл бұрын
Aye I’m part of the 4Runner family as well 🎉
@codymckinney4934 5 ай бұрын
Honestly. Getting the first customer and every customer I've had has been all about price. Breaking out of the low budget client market is tough
@miguelgutierrez2456 Жыл бұрын
I needed this. Going to try and take this hobby and turn it into something. Wish everyone well in the comment section. 👍
@harshit_rajbhar391 Жыл бұрын
I love 💕
@orkust Жыл бұрын
Wow.. havent seen your channel in a long time, I unsubscribed when you moved to Leica. Good to see your still going
@TeenyWeeny 6 ай бұрын
The unfortunate part for my city, my customer don’t exist here. Ideally having an expensive overhead and renting out space for a studio and doing family photos, that could generate me more income but I don’t do indoor studio family photos. I offer couples, HS seniors, family photos all outside. And I feel my prices are more than reasonable too, but I don’t price for under $100 audience.
@jimmifalkenberg2466 Жыл бұрын
Yo, where did you get that background?
@recklessthor4 Жыл бұрын
I am client driven right now and trying to move into social media.
@Amperez93 25 күн бұрын
I felt like I was getting a lesson but from B.J. Novak. lol. Awesome content!!!! 😂
@retropixer Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. It’s hugely helpful and valuable advice. I do have a specific question if you have any guidance. Who buys street photography? I have been seeing in the caption of some of the street photographers social media posts the photo being from a “commissioned work”. Aside from the art collectors and alike, I cannot think of the class and type of buyers who’d plan for and commission street photography. What am I missing? Thanks!
@TheFunnyCamGuy Жыл бұрын
News outlets, magazines, journalists for a few examples
@lutendolukhele6754 Жыл бұрын
do you buy street photography?
@Nitidus Жыл бұрын
Street photography might also be commissioned by museums or a city's administration to document special times or specific events in an artistic way. Publishers as well, you just need to be famous already. Foundations, NGOs, or similar institutions. It won't happen if you're not well connected or haven't yet been actively engaged in those for some time. Except if you're famous, again.
@SirrMogul1738 Жыл бұрын
This literally came at the perfect tike
@jordanshellabarger4865 9 ай бұрын
Pro tip: shorter introductions with a hook = higher retention rates
@Bushmanphotog Жыл бұрын
I don't have a Leica, but I would imagine if I sold my camera equipment, I could make a thousand dollars in a month...
@jasetank8270 Жыл бұрын
I really do wanna be a photographer but I want to take pictures I want to take I would t mind weddings stuff like that at all but I wanna shoot stuff that I see around me and around the world, but what’s scares me most is $ I’d have no prob reaching out on social media and putting myself out there, another thing about the money I don’t wanna deviate from the path I’m in with my “career” I wanna do in a trade career I know it would make me great money especially if I got to a good place like a dealership, I just don’t know if it would be successful like I could be in the trade business I don’t mind having to put in time and effort for either work, but I’m still young and I have a year or so to figure it out, hopefully I could at least make it a side job or hobbie to be a photographer!
@sijilo Жыл бұрын
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@symplesym9632 Ай бұрын
I’m in WV and I have a hard time booking anyone for one hour at $75.00, up to 10 poses/shots, all digital images provided but print sales available as an add-on. I can get some here and there, but people think that’s way too much and I get a lot of inquiries on my work, but only about 5 or 6 clients a year book me. I have a lot of people wanting weddings, but no one wants to pay me what I think is fair. The highest I have managed to charge for a wedding is $600. And frankly, that’s not worth the time and effort that goes into one. I already don’t think I’m charging what I’m worth. Any suggestions, other than move somewhere else?
@symplesym9632 Ай бұрын
And before someone swoops in and says something about quality of work, I have won best of show and various other placings at many events for my photography, both local fair level and West Virginia Press Association photojournalism awards. I’m known in my local community as a photographer and long-time member of my local camera club. I’ve put myself out there. People love my photography, especially my portraits (which are my best work), but I still can’t get anyone to pay what I’m worth, and I believe I’m undercharging myself. And yes, I’ve attempted to price higher.
@YasinNabi Жыл бұрын
Success is growing, once you stop growing you are not counted as successful person. it is just my humble opinion. By the way I enjoyed watching your videos, a fellow creator
@Vinnamese 11 ай бұрын
12:00 bookmark
@oldemirolima1287 Жыл бұрын
👌
@yago427 Жыл бұрын
I wish this was true here where I live, people here are so cheap that I can't even ask for 40 bucks for a session. They would look at me like I'm crazy if I told them 250 for a session
@TheBawssThomas Жыл бұрын
You must live in the GTA lmao
@Dances_With_Skies 9 ай бұрын
Are doing these videos your "home run?"
@mae__wilson4450 10 ай бұрын
Okay Now how to get camera