Monetizing Photography Skills Without Social Media Presence

Simone reveals how to monetize photography without relying on social media, emphasizing strategic connections and diverse revenue streams.

### Monetizing Photography: Strategies for Success Without Social Media
* 📸 If you're looking to monetize your photography skills but dislike social media, there are effective strategies to **grow your business without a large following**.
* 🖼 Two primary ways to earn money in photography are through **products**, such as prints and calendars, and offering photography as a **service** for events like weddings or corporate headshots.
* 💵 When pricing prints, a good starting point is to **charge three to four times the cost of production**, ensuring a balance between **affordability and profit**.
* 🤝 To gain exposure, collaborate with individuals or organizations with a **strong social media presence**, offering your services in exchange for **credit and visibility**.
* 🎉 Working for free at events can also be beneficial, as it allows you to **make connections**, **gain experience**, and potentially **secure future clients**.
* 🌐 Having an online presence is crucial; a professional website **showcases your work and builds credibility**, making it easier for potential clients to **find you**.
* 🖼 Consider offering your photography products to local businesses, such as coffee shops or libraries, which may need **wall art** and are often willing to **collaborate**.
* 🌟 Lastly, differentiate yourself by adding personal touches to your work, like **story cards or certificates of authenticity**, to make your photography **stand out in a competitive market**.

Make money as a photographer WITHOUT SOCIAL MEDIA!

My name is Simon d'Entremont and I'm a professional nature, astrophotography and wildlife photographer living in Nova Scotia, Canada.  I’m a photographer first, YouTuber second, and my mission is to lift the knowledge, skills, and spirits of the people around me so they can be at their best, whatever they want that to be.  My favorite saying is « I know you can do it! ». 

Remember, it’s not a competition!

Reach me at simon@simondentremont.com 

Simon d'Entremont

Introduction and Monetizing Photography Without Social Media

Focus on monetizing photography skills without relying heavily on social media.

Tips to enhance photography business exposure and sales.

Monetization Methods: Products vs. Services

Explanation of selling physical products (calendars, prints).

Low barrier to entry for print sales; various printing options.

Pricing strategies for prints (multiple of cost).

Selling calendars, bulk ordering for discounts.

Photography as a service: custom photo shoots (weddings, portraits, etc.).

Pricing strategies for services (hourly rate, fixed price).

Strategies for Promotion Without Social Media

Providing services to those with social media reach for exposure.

Working for free at events for experience and networking.

Strategic event selection to reach target audiences.

Importance of an online presence (website).

Additional Strategies: Offering Prints to Businesses and Events

Offering photography products to businesses needing wall art (coffee shops, restaurants, etc.).

Selling products at physical events (trade shows, farmers markets).

Tips for selling prints (mats instead of frames).

Highlighting the value proposition of your work compared to AI-generated content or cheaper alternatives.

Storytelling through accompanying cards, website links, or certificates of authenticity.

Expanding opportunities after establishing brand (digital downloads, presets, etc.).

Encouragement to start a photography business and potential for future videos.