How To Make $1000 a Month With a Camera | A Realistic NO-BS Guide

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.

No joke these videos are why I’m slowly living/realizing my dream to be a creative entrepreneur

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.

Always looking out for the community, loving the new video styles.🙌 Extremely helpful advice!

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.

Evan, I just discovered your channel by searching "how to make money as a photographer" on YouTube. 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. 😁

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.

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!

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!

Love these types of videos mate. Always so informative

Yo Evan been really liking your content keep it up. Probably one of the only people i look forward to watching recently!

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

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.

One of your best videos yet. Great work evan, keep crushing it!

I needed this video. So glad I found you online. Thank you!

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. 🤝💯

incredibly helpful! I like how the video is straight to the point!

Great stuff Evan. Love the business strategy talks.

Bought your course couple weeks ago and also good video as always!

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!