Photo Career/Small Business Ideas

Looking for ways to earn more money with your photos? If you're looking for an opportunity to start your own small business, seeking a career change, or just want to make some extra money on the side, here are some ideas that can help get you started:

Stock Photography
This is different from beautiful art, and it's certainly not the same as snapshots of your family. You probably won't get far with flowers, cats, or dogs. But if you have a sense for what sells in a commercial stock photo marketplace, you can earn a solid income from it.

Documentation Photography
If you can take a clear picture, whether or not it would qualify as "art" or "stock," then you might be interested in documentation photography. This does not require high-end equipment and you can work from home on hours you select.

Portrait Photography
The ability to take good portrait photos and market yourself well can lead to a steady income that is in regular demand in almost every area, plus it allows specialization such as business portraits, celebrity portraits, political campaigns, etc.

Screensavers and Miscellaneous
There are many niche areas of photography that can be lucrative with the right marketing. This link will lead you to information about miscellaneous photo markets that can add up to a good source of revenue.

According to Rich Dad, Poor Dad, an asset is something that earns you money. Is your camera an asset? The above links can help ensure that it is!