Does Photography pay?

India
January 4, 2007 6:08am CST
I am interested in photography. It is relatively a new field for me. But, I am looking for some magazines that would pay me for my shots.Is anyone here interested in photography and has anyone tried selling the photos? Is there a chance to make money using photography? Let me know if you had any success.
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@volschenkh (1043)
• South Africa
8 Jan 07
I am newbie photoblogger @ http://memyselfandmyslr.blogspot.com/ On my blog you will find the following: 1. A gallery of my digital photography 2. Make money by displaying/selling your photo’s online 3. Links and articles about improving your own photography 4. Make money with chatting and online discussions 5. Make money by completing offers and surveys 6. Make money by becoming an affiliate marketer or online auctions 7. Make money by gambling online 8. Various other photography and money making links are also all over the blog Hope you enjoy the experience on my photoblog @ http://memyselfandmyslr.blogspot.com/
• India
8 Jan 07
Thank you. That sounds very intersting. Will check it out.
6 Jan 07
I would suggest you to register and try selling you pics at the below site:- http://www.fotolia.com/partner/44196 It does work and is a very good site for amatures like you. I have already registered and have made $200 so far. It's a great site and if you photography is good, it will definitely sell. All the best!!
• India
6 Jan 07
Thank you so much sydney for the info. I will definitely check out the site you have mentioned. How long since you have been a member there?
@bobmnu (8157)
• United States
5 Jan 07
I am a retired educator who has started my own photo business. I have been doing it for over 6 years and have make enough money to buy my new toys and upgrade my equiptment. I have built my business up over the years and noiw take the sports photos for the the local school. I am on a retainer for the local newspaper to take photos for them. I have done a cople of weddings and have even sold some photos to other newspapers. Most of my income comes from the sale of Sport Teams and Individual Athletics. I do not do studio work. My work for the paper has started to produce interest in ohter people who want to purchase my action sports shots. I have set up a web page where I can sell my photos on line. If you want to sell photos to magazines it is very difficult. Most have freelance Photographers they use or they go through stock agencies. The photographers I know that are making a living at it are the ones that have build up a business taking Sr Portrates, FAmily Portrates, School Photos and Weddings. I know one who took Professionla Sport Teams Action Photos but when he got married he could not afford to do it any more.
• India
5 Jan 07
Thank you bobmnu for being so helpful. And sorry for this late reply.I thought it is pretty easy to send the photograghs to the magazines, but now I know the truth. Thank you. Aren't there any ezines that ask for photos?