How to make Money With Your Digital Camera- 10 Suggestions on where to look for freelance work...
10 best opportunities for the Freelance Photographer- It's time to get motivated, be confident, work hard, have fun and make lots of money!
1. Stock Photo Agencys
What a great time to be a photographer. Computers have made it easy and inexpensive to shoot a large inventory of images and sell them to buyers from all over the world, who are looking for stock photos for all sorts of projects. There are many services that will give you a free gallery and sell your work. Check our stock photo section for a list agencies that accept freelance work.
2. Photograph School Sporting Events
Sell your photos online with a professional photo gallery. Especially regional and state tournaments or championships. They are a
goldmine, parents love pictures of their superstars. If you take a photo
of each kid and then a team group picture, many of the parents will buy a
few. One for the house, one for grandma etc. When you add up all the kids
from all the teams, you're looking at hundred's kids. The money starts
adding up real quick. a) Football Team Photo b) Cheerleader Squad
photo c) Homecoming Activities d) Regional & State Championships e)
Soccer, Wrestling, Swimming etc... f) School Plays, Concerts and more g)
Little League Baseball h) Soccer Teams i) Basketball Teams
3. Photograph Local Events
Check the
local paper and see whats happening in your area. Shoot the event on speculation and hand out cards. Customers buy online at your pro pro photo gallery. a) Hot Air Balloon
Races and Air Shows b) Car Shows & Motorcycle Rally’s c)
Parades & Fireworks d) County And State Fairs e) Craft Shows f)
Trade shows g) Concerts h) Tail Gate Parties
4. Photograph Boy Scout and Girl Scout Events
Many kids don't
play soccer or basketball they enjoy scouting, and they buy lots of
pictures of the kids during scouting activities. Just go around the
event and shoot it up, try to get a nice posed photo of each scout, then
a troop shot with the leaders. Make sure you get permission from the
appropriate council. a) Camp outs b) Hikes c) The Annual Jamboree d)
Pinewood derby e) Fundraisers
5. Photograph Property
Real estate agents need quality
photographs to promote their listed properties. Let your local agencies
know your available on call and watch the cash start flowing in.
Architects need photos of the properties they design for many reasons.
Show me the money! a) Real Estate Agencies b) Commercial Properties c)
Architectural Photography d) Builders and Contractors
6. Photograph Recreational Activities
This is my favorite,
I live up in the mountains and we have a lot of these type of adventures
available close by. Folks on vacation sure like photos of themselves
while participating in activities. If you have activities like these in
your area, talk with a local outfitter, they are usually very receptive
to the idea of photo souvenirs, because it promotes their service long
after the adventure is over. a) Whitewater River Rafting b)
Horseback Riding Outfitters c) Ski Resorts d) Snowmobile Trails e)
Golf Tournaments
7. Photograph for Insurance Companies
Most insurance companies require
documentation to reimburse policy holders for a loss. A photographic
inventory of all items covered by the policy is recommended by insurance
adjusters, this is a huge market. a) Residential b) Commercial
8. Family Portraits
Many families have a portrait
done annually. I like to photograph the family during fun time, rather
than a studio. I like to have a good time with them. I always get better
smiles and more interesting images on location. This year suggest doing
the photo at an activity that the whole family enjoys participating in
together "A family that plays together, stays together" a)
At home b) In the studio c) On location d) Holiday Cards in October
9. School Activities and Events
If I told you how much money you could make in one day photographing
graduates, clubs, dances or homecoming activities, you wouldn't believe
me. So I am going to let you find out for yourself. Then you email me
and tell me and I will believe it! Photographing some of the school
events like graduation and plays should be done at a dress rehearsal
prior to the actual event. Always make prior arrangements with the
school before you shoot. a) Graduation b) School Plays c) Dances d)
Marching Band e) Homecoming
10. Taking Photos Traveling and On Vacation
Discover the World, shoot it up and pay for the trip! Write off your
travel expenses. Do you like to travel? This is the perfect job for you. a)
Museums and Historical Landmarks b) National Parks and Monuments c)
City Skylines and Architecture d) Amusement Parks e) Back Roads and
Byways f) Scenic Overlooks
How much money does a photographer make? It depends upon many variables but here is a link to the US Department of Labor, Bureau Of Statistics for official government information about the nature of photographer work, working conditions, training, qualifications, employment, job outlook, earnings, related occupations, sources of additional information.
