Make Money with Your Digital Photography

Here's how to make money doing something you love
Digital photography has you hooked. And you're pretty good at it. If you want to turn that hobby into a moneymaking venture, here's the advice you need from someone who's done it. With input from other professional photographers and specialists, Erin Manning presents a smorgasbord of ideas for generating cash from your photography, plus the nuts and bolts of marketing yourself, managing your money, protecting your work, and staying legal. Ask yourself. . .

What do I enjoy?
Assess your interests, skills, personality, and comfort zone
What do I need?
Learn about camera equipment and software
What shall I shoot?
Explore specialties: portraits, sports, weddings, products, food, and travel
Who'll buy my stuff?
Discover consumers and businesses who buy what you shoot
How should I market it?
Learn to research your market, develop your brand, and market effectively
How do I run a business? Develop a business plan, register your name, copyright your work, set prices, and manage your cash flow