You can make money with your digital camera.
A digital camera is a great tool to make extra income these days, especially since the cost of film and developing to create photos have been virtually eliminated. With the rise of the Internet revolution, a lot of people are searching to buy photos online to add sparkle to their website content. Having a keen photographic eye and business creativity will unlock other opportunities to start earning money using your digital camera.
Instructions
1. A simple subject from a stock photo website.
Take plenty of pictures in your surroundings and submit them to stock photography websites. There are numerous sites that buy photos such as fotolia.com, istockphoto.com and fotosearch.com. The payment is usually 20 percent to 60 percent of the royalty rate for each of your photos that was download by a buyer. For example, if the stock photo website sets a price of $3 for a high-quality download of your photo, and you are entitled to 40 percent royalty share, then you earn $1.20 each time the photo gets sold. Study all the information on these websites to get a feel for what kinds of photos are on high demand and then do a lot of submissions.
2. An interesting photo that can win a contest.
Join photo contests online. There are numerous competitions on the Internet that are open to different categories such as nature, urban landscapes, kids and abstract photography. Make sure to follow judging criteria to increase your chance of winning cash and awards. Always adhere to the required theme and show great creativity and originality.
3. A photo studio can be set up at home.
Set up a home studio. You don't need expensive equipment in the beginning. Start with a minimum investment by buying used photo equipment that is available on eBay. Take quality photos of relatives, friends and neighbors and ask them to recommend your service to others. Print business cards and brochures and create a website to promote your service. You can also bring your portable equipment and take pictures in your clients' home if they prefer this kind of set-up.
4. Create a greeting card with your photo.
Sell photos to greeting card companies. Superior-quality photographs on various subjects and themes are needed to get the attention of large companies like Hallmark and American Greetings. An alternative option is to create your own personalized greeting cards from your photos. Make them relevant by adding decorations based on holidays and occasions and sell them to relatives and friends.
5. Newspapers need photos.
Contact newspapers and magazine in your area to submit photos for local publication. Apply as a freelance photojournalist who can provide relevant photos on news and events taking place near where you live. Take captivating sample photos on a recent event that can be a part of your portfolio to san editor.
