Picture Profit: How To Earn Extra Cash With Your Camera

There are plenty of opportunities for bringing in a few extra bucks while doing what you love—and you won’t have to quit your day job. Here’s how.

| Published Mar 18, 2013 8:54 PM EDT

How To

Chloe Ramirez learned by working for other wedding pros for a year before going out on her own. Chloe Ramirez

bridal photography in woods — Chloe Ramirez learned by working for other wedding pros for a year before going out on her own. Chloe Ramirez

Shooting Sports

Chris Garrison, who started out shooting part-time and later turned pro, makes money photographing the extreme events he loves.

Weddings Half the Time

Nathan Chandler makes his money both as a writer and a wedding shooter; this was his favorite from a 2010 Iowa wedding.

Family Pictures

Clickin’ Moms, a website for mothers (and anyone else) going pro, has been a valuable resource for Lora Swinson.

Not the Average MWAC

Combining parenting and photography, Amy Grace posts weekly to the website Little Bellows. She took this photo of her son on his second birthday.

Gallery Bound

If you want to sell your prints, Derek Jecxz points out that it will take lots of dedication and persistance. And beautiful pictures, like this one made in Point Pleasant, PA.

Concept

Jenn Huls loves shooting stock because she is free to create what she likes and can work according to her own schedule. The image at left is a composite of 15 to 20 different photos.

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