Making Money with Photography: The Truth They Don’t Tell You
July 23, 2025If you’re serious about turning photography into a career — not just a side hustle or hobby — this post is for you.
Forget the fluff. No presets, no influencers, no passive-income fantasies. Just the raw, uncomfortable truth about what it takes to actually earn a living through photography today.
In this first part of a multi-part series, I break down the foundational mindset shift every working photographer needs. It’s about thinking like a professional, not a dreamer. About ownership, strategy, and making hard choices.
📸 We cover:
– Why treating your work like a business isn’t enough
– The myth of talent vs. the reality of persistence
– How entitlement and nostalgia ruin careers
– The crucial difference between photographers who adapt… and those who disappear
This intro sets the tone for everything that will follow, from editorial and agency work to monetising archives and turning skills into scalable income.