At some point in your photography stint, you might want to start shooting professionally. Or, you may have ventured into the craft of photography with the eventual goal of making money from your work. Whichever the case, we’re sure today’s featured photography cheat sheet will provide some cool ideas on how to make money as a photographer – 36 different ways, in fact!

Want to make money as a photographer but not sure what to specialize in or what projects to take on? The infographic below was put together by Photography Concentrate to help you kickstart your professional photography journey. Making money as a pro is definitely not easy, but with these suggestions, you’ll at least have a starting point.

The photography cheat sheet is conveniently divided into two subjects or topics to persue as a professional photographer: people and things. Additionally, there are a number of other suggested activities you can take on to earn money in photography.

If you decide to photograph people professionally, among the most popular routes you can choose are wedding photography, engagement shoots, boudoir, and fashion photography. Each come with their own challenges and calls for their own creative approaches, so make sure to do your research!

If you’d rather photograph things, places, and happenings, you have plenty of options as well. For example, you can get into commercial photography, which addresses products and promotional or marketing photos. Or, you can offer your services to architecture firms and real estate companies in need of photos for their portfolio and sales kits. You may even want to take on the challenge of tackling social issues and covering world events as a photojournalist.

But wait, there’s more! You can also supplement your income as a professional photographer with other suggestions on the cheat sheet. If you’re confident with your skills and experience, you may want to pass on your knowledge via photo tours or photography lessons. You may want to put together a photobook project or exhibit to showcase your best work. You may also want to do some stock photography or sell prints on the side.

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