How I Turned My Love For Photography Into A $177K Business | On The Side

Grace Torres is a 23-year-old Florida-based wedding photographer. She kept a part-time job with a non-profit before taking the leap to full-time in 2021. Grace juggled college courses and an internship while building her photography business.
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How I Turned My Love For Photography Into A $177K Business | On The Side

[@gregwatkins1332]

It's always impressive when you can turn a hobby into your full time career!

[@alezandradavila2581]

Yes

[@kbruff2010]

Amen. Many hobbies can be lucrative.

[@Rctdcttecededtef]

It's impressive because it almost never happens

[@SideHustleInspiration]

you can say that again, Greg!

[@tyronewilson7890]

That's how it should be. What ever you love doing, turn it into a business. It's the best thing you can do for yourself.

[@heyanhho]

As an Asian kid myself, when she said that she had been pursuing photography since her 13, I had a hunch that she was not brought up by Asian parents. I hate that I was right...

[@rah7207]

Ok, but she studied science like an asian. She always had a backup plan so she definitely had an asian mindset (if you’re saying she didnt, youre wrong). Does it feel good she fit your stereotype? Or not? Watch the entire video before commenting

[@heyanhho]

@@rah7207 I did indeed watch the whole video before commented. Having a backup plan isn't an Asian thing. Smart people - which are most people - do have a plan B for big decisions such as this. She does fit the stereotype I mentioned from the bits and pieces of her we have in this video but I don't know her and I'm sure she is a full person with lots of personality and cool things that wouldn't fit any boxes. I just wanted to point out that this is not typical for most Asians' journeys when wanting to do arts instead of pursuing accounting or medical to satisfy our parents.

[@therza1133]

That's a huge thing with a lot of other cultures too. Not supportive of interests or, more specifically, pursuing* interests outside of getting a STEM degree and a job in that field... I can relate to that pressure u guys had.

[@bahaatamer1245]

@@heyanhho trust me, it's not only Asians. I'm African, and I wanted to pursue Engineering for a while (I'm currently in my last semester as we speak, assuming I don't fail anything), and I bought my first camera last year. I accidentally figured out I enjoy photography too, and now I'm just throwing thousands upon thousands into better equipment so I can go full time pro.

[@egodrunk]

Can't be blaming your parents.. Grace clearly had the mindset from an early age and went with it. Blaming your parents for restrictions and how they raised you is just dumb. They more than likely came from overseas and probably struggled most of their lives--it's just a different mentality, so you really shouldnt be blaming them.

[@_justjerika]

Reading these comments just shows me that a lot of people have limiting beliefs and that is why you may be struggling!

[@CanonUSA]

Thank you for sharing your photography journey and process, Grace! We're proud to have you as part of #TeamCanon!

[@GraceTorresPhoto]

Team Canon forever!

[@bahaatamer1245]

#TeamCanon ❤️

[@DSwizzy]

Sponsor her!

[@drakedillingham9838]

What camera is she shooting with ?

[@BeverlyH]

@@drakedillingham9838 Canon R6

[@Jus1408]

Photography is tough business - a lot of pressure sometimes and people who want things for free. Did fashion and event work for 10 years , got burnt out and left. Good for her - she has a good business acumen, extroverted communication skills and her photos also look good.

[@anta40]

Probably even tougher is if your photography genre is not social/people-oriented. I'm thinking of fine art photography: art for the sake of art, I do whatever what I want, 100% personal vision driven, etc. Anyway, most photographers in this genre I know are already financially stable, have decades of experiences. 😅

[@callous21]

It seems that those soft skills are often just as important if not more than hard skills,

[@richardzheng2805]

That your bored ape ser?

[@eddypan007]

You have to get in the wedding industry.. I make about 140k

[@KevinJYang-og2ng]

so true. I moved out being photographer to now a commercial producer. It's tough business...

[@gomezbollina1004]

*Don’t just save all your money in the bank as they tax you so much keeping it. It’s better to invest your money for future expenses. Everyone needs to create a passive income stream to stay debt free and live comfortably*

[@amrhamed9315]

@Marìa Teresa Please, your coach you mentioned, how do get in touch with him?

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[@MaximusTheChosenOne]

@@johnsonbriton1567 you bots are pathetic lol

[@realestatecoachestv]

CNBC it doesn’t take much to share her socials in the description guys!!

[@IsaacC20]

4k per wedding. 45 weddings per year. US averages 1+ million marriages per year, declining, post-covid wedding boom will cool off but still, if she decides to travel around for gigs, she can make enough to retire and let interest do the work while she pivots to something else. Given the churn rate of US marriages, she's gonna be in business for a while lol

[@brendanleong]

Was a wedding photographer as well, but recently sold my company to my business partner. Averaged about $6000 per couple at about 35-40 bookings per year within the first 4 years of the business....which isn't bad since our wedding season here is only about 6 months long due to weather. But one thing that I found is more important than the 6 figures revenue is the time and mental well-being. 35-40 weddings condensed within a 6-month period is extremely tough on social relationships, and I got really burnt out. It'll become just another routine "job" and especially in photography as an art, it will end up showing in your work. Congrats to her, and hopefully she can stay positive and passionate about her career!

[@oliverlison]

You over did it. I over did it too.

[@mainwavepw1713]

@@oliverlison u just need to Read the eMyth by Michael Gerber and try again lol

[@pinarimsi]

Same here. I used to do food photography and I grew my business until it became an agency. The bad side is you get paid for the effort you put. It’s not scalable.

[@SenorGuzman32]

@@pinarimsi thank god

[@SideHustleInspiration]

hey Brendan, you should've kept efforts heart of the business. With the good news is this. Now that you have your own KZbin channel and you probably still have a 4K digital camera at home, you can still earn good money online by consistently uploading videos to your KZbin channel discussing your past wedding photography business. And if you're looking to get back into photography full-time, you can use your KZbin channel to get new customers. Let me know if you have any questions about photography-based side hustles or side hustle in general so I can into you in a KZbin video response. Thank you ^

[@lesliemctavish4300]

I love this. Seeing an artist make great cash. It's so easy to get caught up in marketing media messages which say make millions and have time freedom by doing something that's not what we love

[@No29999]

”wanted to show other young females that it is possible to have a successful business”. But why mention females?

[@leeraxd]

Not to discredit Grace's photography skills, but she is successful at 23 as a photographer because of her soft skills -- aka her people skills (which is arguably the most important part of photography!) . She's clearly very articulate, bright, and extroverted. As someone who also did photography as a side hustle (I'm a designer) and went to school with photography students, and know so many friends in L.A. who tried to do photography, it is NOT an easy business to get into successfully. Most people I know take 5-10yrs before seeing her kind of cashflow. As an introvert myself, I see a lot of introverted friends go into this hobby thinking they can make a living out of it, but don't realize that in order to really be successful, you have to have major people skills. And this isn't to discourage anyone of course. I'm just keeping it real. When I do it as a side hustle, I have to talk to people constantly, make them feel comfortable, and also guide them to posing and getting the shots. I love everything about cameras and photography, and like Grace, I was in love with it from a very young age (12 or 13), but man, kudos to people who do wedding photography and engagement photos, etc. I just stick to street photography and doing it as a hobby now, because I honestly can't stand how extroverted you have to pretend to be to do the job. Side note: If you are introverted but still want to make money off of it, you should be an assistant! I did some assistant photography for a main photographer, and although it doesn't pay a lot, it's a legit side hustle. You're essentially there to get backup shots or b-roll footage. There's also some photographers who outsource photo editing.

[@playmasterangie]

true being extrovert and bright with people skill can get you very far in life especially when it comes to businesses

[@courtr1588]

You don't have to pretend to be an extrovert to get work.

[@bfoz]

It depends on your interest area. You could do real estate photography and maybe just interact with a couple people if that.

[@edit-retouch-photo]

Yeah, I realized that also as an introvert, it's very hard. All my photographer friends are extrovert (and most of them slightly narcissistic lol)

[@jamilgotcher365]

My cousin's wife is introverted and much younger than I am, she had an interest in photography but eventually became a teacher, I started photography in my 40s and it's taken some time but I have a steady clientelle of commercial and portrait clients. For a while my success in photography hurt our relationship, my Cousin must have told her about my business doing well. I'm so glad that she seems to have found a career she really enjoys and she makes really great money, more income than I do. I'm glad because the awkwardness we had there for a while didn't feel good because I love my Cousin and need to also have a good relationship with his wife, which we do now. Everything you say about introverts and extroverts is true. My Dad has been a professional photographer since the 60s and I was a professional fashion model for 15 years so photography as a career came more natural to me because of the experience of assisting my Dad and watching him take control to get a great shot.

[@Studio-74]

We're in the first 6 months right now for our photography business, commercial though! It's always inspiring to see others have managed it before us 😊

[@KerrCreatives]

What makes it commercial?

[@mmou_]

@@KerrCreatives corporate maybe

[@ladhkay]

I knew immediately when she said that her family took a RV trip cross country when she was a kid that either one parent was white or she was adopted. Asian parents too busy hustling and cant afford that luxury. Also Indian/parents push you to more STEM fields.

[@Krystal_Kitty7]

My old neighbor was a full time photographer she made 80k a year, I always admired her she was living the dream. ❤️

[@haleyshomemade]

Ugh. I’m struggling so hard right now! I’ve been a photographer for almost a year (I’ve been taking pictures longer but just started a business last year). I only have several sessions booked for the rest of the year, but I started off with sessions every weekend!!! Hoping this is just a slow month 😅

[@quallzone6219]

Hang in there, and grow your professional network. When I was shooting, the *PPA* was an amazing resource. The organization provided lots of valuable business and marketing advice. Remember, Fall is family photography season. Start advertising in September for October/Novemember dozens of short, lucrative family portraits sessions!

[@laflor8964]

Law of assumption. Thank me later

[@freedomthrubusiness3047]

Dreamville, dream living, on the beautiful coast! This is possible for all of us!!! Grace is paving the way, I am so so inspired from this! Thanks for the share CNBC. Grace is living proof that business is a reflection of oneself. Now that she has mastered the process/systems, she can enjoy some time of enjoying time at the beach. Who wouldn't want this type of life balance?

[@livedeliciously]

You need so much hustle to make a photography business really profitable.

[@jimjimgl3]

The more you are talented the less you have to hustle. Grace is cute and seems sociable and her pics are pretty polished for a younger photographer. There are SO many photographers out there who are getting by with not so impressive talent. They just have to work harder to get the jobs. The one thing usually necessary to really achieve a good photo business is to set your self aside from other photographers--usually by creating some sort of distinct visual identity with your images.

[@anastasiasanchez7852]

@@jimjimgl3 hustle like what or how

[@cryora]

@@jimjimgl3 It would have to be a visual style that is in demand. She took graduation portrait photos which transitions well to wedding photography. If one specialized in, say, cyberpunk style long exposure night time street photography, I doubt that person would have as many customers.

[@Rerollful]

You really don’t I know a lot of people who get booked consistently you have to take photos that’s in demand your landscaping photography no one cares about look at how social media is mostly half clothed women , happy couples , modeling etc I live in LA and let me tell you it’s easy to make money out here with photography because of how many people are conceited

[@Elizabeth-zv4ho]

Mrs Grace is legit and her method works like magic I keep on earning every single week with her new strategy

[@johnsonmm2696]

She's really amazing with her skills. She changed my 0.5btc to 2.1btc

[@collins4380]

No doubt... there are quite a few sincere expert though but I have Been investing with Miss Grace for some time now and she's been awesome

[@Elizabeth-zv4ho]

Oh yeah She is always active on what’s-APK. 🇬🇧

[@Elizabeth-zv4ho]

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[@Elizabeth-zv4ho]

Trade with her and remember to share testimonies with others ☝️😊..🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@yasinnabi]

There are many business ideas, but the start is the most difficult part of a business

[@lindab3340]

Wow. She is beyond inspiring. So hard working, focused and courageous. One of the best stories I've seen here. And they are all so good!

[@TiaCMol]

Very very inspiring and realistic unlike some of those other similar videos. I truly found this motivating to follow my true passion. What a lovely young woman with such a mature mindset, even from when she was a child. You go Grace!

[@ChrisPieta]

Loved this video. For any photographers out there struggling, my channel is all about the photography business side of things. Worth a watch to learn more about client acquisition, sales, etc.

[@charlottecarlton-moss1045]

Lol - starting at $4,000. I did a wedding a couple of years ago for £200 (UK). Yanks must have more money than sense (!)

[@levelupoutsourcing1093]

It's inspiring to see someone take a hobby and turn it into their life's work!

[@tyronewilson7890]

That what everyone should do. Whatever you love doing, find a way to turn it into a business.

[@DimAngelProductions]

Very inspiring, and this is going to sound mean, but partly because her photography is so average. Shows that getting far is not about talent but just how hard you work.

[@Dj.D25]

Just judging from her Instagram, I think her photos look okay, though I'll admit there's better out there. She does a better job than some other wedding and portrait photographers I've seen. Also noticed she has a distinct color palette/preset in her photos. Is that required to be a successful photographer?

[@anonym5510]

@@Dj.D25 Most professional photographers will have their own unique style/color palette. Its what makes them unique and people will want their photos specifically for the unique colors they use.

[@Dj.D25]

@@anonym5510 Makes sense though if I get into portrait or even wedding photography I rather use a wide variety of colors. Sticking to a limited number of presets seems boring. But if I have to stick to just a few to be successful, I guess I have no choice?

[@anonym5510]

@@Dj.D25 You'll have better luck finding a style and sticking to it

[@user95395]

@@Dj.D25 the most successful artists do one genre or style extremely well. They may be capable of others but It's very rare to see a true virtuoso.

[@christinawatkinsyoutube]

Love this story! I wish I had started taking it seriously earlier too. Just started my wedding photography business here in Berlin last year

[@kouleeofficial]

I am a videographer trying to make it in the freelance videography and eventually photography business. It is really hard, but once you build a good portfolio and relationship with others, good things will come your way. I love watching this video!

[@Brett.Hatfield]

Don’t believe all the hype. I know wedding photographers charging $1200 yet claim $7500. This markets a train wreck.

[@SideHustleInspiration]

Kou, you can make it big as a videographer. Freelancing is the biggest thing one KZbin and online as a side hustle. Ask me a question and I'll answer you in the KZbin video response. And when you pose your question, be sure to head over to my channel, subscribe, and leave your question in one of my KZbin video comments sections, okay?

[@LoveLaRieXO]

@@Brett.Hatfield Negative Nancy. At my peak I was making $400 an hour. I had a blast capturing weddings and only got out because editing 1000s of photos became boring. Most of my best clients were weddings. Weddings pay fantastically, especially if you love, love and like to have fun in general.

[@Brett.Hatfield]

@@LoveLaRieXO weddings arent paying anything like they were in 2015. I could easily bank 5-7500 per wedding film... now fast forward today 99% of "photographers" are giving away video for free..to compete with the other 99% of tards in the industry... ive got more nationally published weddings as a solo shooter tha most studios combined..weddings are a disaster today

[@EyeBeZombie]

@@LoveLaRieXO curious how do you go about getting your first paid gig at a wedding especially if you've never done one before?

[@laina-brown]

I was lucky enough to take music lessons when I was young and that turned into my teenage side hustle! I am still teaching lessons and absolutely love it!

[@freshchoice5177]

She used to bully me in highschool! So glad she’s doing well though.

[@jeromenansel1806]

Excellent story of success. I just started back into photography as a hobby, so I can teach my son the same hobby.. Already have a business so we will never make this a career, but really happy for Grace turning this into something successful.

[@ShaunTrades_]

Love stories like this, driven, courageous, execution. Amazing women! 💪

[@hannahn7375]

Grace, may your photography business continue to flourish. Thank you for sharing your inspiring story.

[@zerogravityshowu]

In LA almost everyone is a Pro Photographer...

[@albertshere219]

1:23 woah, uhh thats photoshopped

[@elonfc]

One day CNBC ull interview me as well. Waiting for that day 🙂.

[@TomeRodrigo]

Being a wedding photographer is a stressful job, I can say. Sometimes you have moron customers whose attitude towards you is just ridiculous.

[@freshchoice5177]

Pretty much any job. But you’re getting paid 3-5k to deal with morons in this case so it kinda is worth it.

[@martin-steiner-photography]

Lucky to live in US to charge such amounts (top from the very top photographers in Czech is 1100 USD per day). Well done and keep shining!!

[@remontheroad]

Wow man.. 4000 for a wedding... US is truly another world. In Europe, if you manage a 1000 to 2000 you can be proud of yourself 😅 Beyond that you're a star!!

[@JakeLDS]

Her busiest year she shot 46 weddings, if she made 177,000 that means she's charging nearly 4k a wedding or probably more because there will be expenses involved. I need to get into wedding photography.

[@SheilaKarner]

Is $177K before of after taxes?

[@oliverlison]

I hate when people are saying how much they earn. It is not all about the money. It also about the heart. From these 177K there is a huge deduction to run a business (Studio or workspace, gear, multiple cameras, computers, car, insurances) and then there is not so much left of 177k. So the number is kind of an illusion.

[@alp.9672]

I said to someone else I do not believe this number an also sorry but that number is not going to be consistent either.

[@edyann]

Too bad I'm too lazy to think of ideas to get ultra rich, haha. Good for her!

[@mihadalzayat6957]

What’re you good at? Do that but work for yourself.

[@harshjha6715]

@@mihadalzayat6957 nothing

[@edyann]

@@mihadalzayat6957 Oh, I just saw your reply. I own 3 vegan businesses here in my country but I'm stuck having to work them myself. That's why I think that what she's doing is fantastic. I also love what I do but I live in a developing country. I'll never be a multi millionaire.

[@qdavis126]

It's alot of negative Nancy's on this post .. I believe in myself I can do all thing threw Jesus who strengthens me 🙏

[@mattc4875]

Gross $10k a month = $120K, and you take your wage out of that. So is the $177k a year is a bit of a clickbait lie right?

[@realmatic5401]

This is what I want to do ! To have my own schedule and pursue something that makes me happy and others

[@zephire6943]

She has such a great mindset and was very responsible and strategic about the transition into entrepreneurship. Very inspiring.

[@kaloalexander1587]

Just like me except I'm doing real estate photography. At 19 I started getting serious and at 21 decided to make it my full time job. it is difficult but it's sooo worth it. The grind for more clients and bigger jobs will never stop

[@jonisalyer597]

Love seeing other boss babes charging their worth! I'm a boudoir photographer in Maryland and my goal is to hit 300k this year! Can't wait to see you hit that mark too!

[@littlebrit]

When I was a kid they were called photographers, now we call them entrepreneurs. I think it helps as Florida is a wedding destination.

[@bobby3003]

Wedding photography is more for extroverted photographers

[@fredriksvard2603]

Work is for extroverts, period

[@clownshoe69]

Photography of people will never die...

[@l31007]

The problem with shooting events is that most events happen on weekends. You spend weekends celebrating with strangers and you don't have time to celebrate with family. Even when you do spend a weekend with family, you always have in the back of your mind the possible thousands of dollars you gave up to be with family.

[@dna8269]

Photo & video work is really hard to make a living in. Shoutout to her for figuring out her lane...it can be a brutal grind for 9/10 people trying to make it

[@alp.9672]

I do not believe she is making that make, and not consistently.

[@nesbygalvan2088]

@@alp.9672 that is just you projecting your own limitations

[@AsianFoodNerd]

🚀 1) find something you love 2) find something other say you’re good at 3) find something someone will pay you to do

[@ZombieRofl]

Outside of wedding photography you need to be extremely good or have good connections in order to survive.

[@johnnyc.5979]

I really enjoy photography, the cameras, the shooting. But to do weddings is a leap beyond anything. This woman is amazing, this takes talent, patience, skill, and motivation to shoot those. She deserves everything she earns.

[@chaotify_]

As a 14 (almost 15) year old who is really getting into photography, you're my inspiration. may your business continue to be successful!

[@PsychonautTV]

keep working! I started photography with a $500 dslr that i bought with money that I earned working at Subway when i was under 15, now i'm turning 21 and have two weddings booked this year :)) you got this!

[@lydbrand]

Very inspiring story, thanks Grace for sharing your journey with us....

[@liizzset]

I love this video. It is encouraging me to keep going. I am a struggling soloprenuer with a stationery store. And a graphic designer. Low sales. And low client work. Any advice for this? And I do have social media experience. Any advice for this too?

[@cryora]

You say you have social media experience, so does that mean you know how to reach customers online? Maybe build a stronger online presence? Sounds like there isn't a lot of local demand for whatever you're selling at your stationary store.

[@liizzset]

@@cryora Sorry. I bit in a rush so hope this would not be sounding as much. And might miss this comment if I don't respond quickly. I would say Yes and No. No as this. So far, I sell only the typical products such as notebooks and journals. Plus some digital printables products. And I don't really advertise locally too well. I have done so but it has failed me at times. As I did it only by online methods. I have not done it before like in a local newspaper. Or going to book fairs. Plus, I might have to register the business if caught selling without a permit. So that is another thing too. I don't have the profits yet. And I will eventually register but not too soon. I can sell but cannot say it is a business. Not a bad idea as it helps to find small business and if they need help too. Still looking into the laws of a small business. Yes, I have some success as well as people have contacted me for my graphic design skills. And I did some work for them. But they were just random clients. And some had visited my stationery store but no one purchased or left comments. There are sometimes where one of my Pins would be saved for later. I had some purchases but mostly outside of the country.

[@cryora]

@@liizzset Well it costs money to rent space for a stationary store, so if not having a permit is preventing it from being used to its full potential, then something's gotta change, unless you have a good strategy that requires keeping it unregistered .

[@liizzset]

@@cryora that is true. It does cost money to rent a specs. And that is why I wanted to try the online stationery store route. And sadly, I don't know any good strategies to keep it unregistered. Unless I sell as a kiosk in a small marketplace. Like a night market or day market. Or just have a travelling salesman approach. Like door to door. Or on the streets. But that would be another permit in some places. Well, not the marketplace. Some just registered for a day or two. Like a one day event.

[@toluwaakinbola92]

I know this might sound out if the box but most people tat sell stationeries do affiliate marketing with a very social brand. Like Kylie Jenner having a pencil brand would blow up. Otherwise it might be a long hard route. And I heard you say something about graphics. I'm an artist and I've made quick money from graphics. Try to sharpeen your skill and have it as a side hustle. It'll keep money in your pocket till you find balance with your store.

[@levipatrickdiaz]

I see that Contax T2!

[@fazebook7897]

i was in the business before. The clients yikes. Tough business. All the lightroom and photoshop. We even had proprietary software engineers to automate some of the tasks. I was one of them. She'll retire at 30 hopefully. It's great when your young. When your old. Look for new career.

[@milanjani7615]

Which camera you would suggest if someone is starting out? And what should be ideal budget for camera?

[@blackSUAAAVE]

As quickly as you can, try to get full frame cameras. Never know when you’re going to be in low light environments.

[@dontleaveamessage]

i could do this if i was able to live at home while going to college …. instead i get the pleasure of spending 2k in rent yay

[@nasibriyaniayam380]

and here I am, a medicine student in university who watch more video about photography than biology in the past year, and I just bough my new Fujifilm X-E4 😂😂

[@brandonleclaire2008]

Same lol - trying to transition myself to more possibilities as photographing weddings are become more frequent every weekend for me now lol - I’m still studying for the MCAT during the week! Don’t give up any of your passions!

[@abhinavchandola3321]

Ngl a camera like X-E4 definately makes you want to use it more, ultimately Making you a better photographer

[@meghasharma9262]

Love women growing and doing what they love!

[@Forreminiscing]

This is so hard to do when you’re not into portrait photography

[@multistack1502]

It’s super misleading when they say $177k a year, when that’s not what they make. She might have made that 1 year. Could go up, Could go down depends on clients, she could go down to like 20k etc.

[@BigTroubleD]

The smart thing to do would be to focus on a career and keep this up.

[@hudsoncaceres6820]

She definitely is the type of person that’s going to continue to develop this.

[@idahomountainlover754]

This is about what SHE made...not photographers in general. I’ve been blessed to make a lot more over the years and I have no doubt Grace will as well. Takes lot of hard and dedication but it’s definitely doable .

[@GGTanguera]

Why do self employed call themselves entrepreneurs?

[@MillennialMountainMama]

Some self employed people are also entrepreneurs.

[@GGTanguera]

@@MillennialMountainMama Most are not. There is a bit difference between freelancing and entrepreneurship. Most SMEs are not scalable.

[@mirabella2154]

Cause they are entrepreneurs.

[@RitaChioma-md4xh]

Your potential is nice, keep it bro.❤

[@afiasheikh416]

how she can make own schedule? when its client who tells when, where to reach... why people lie ?

[@amsthe3rd]

Great story! Good skill development over time. Goes to show that even if your main job is soul-sucking, having passions on the side balance out life's necessities.

[@fella9293]

The right gift for a children is a key to unlock their passion.

[@henrikraymond5235]

Nice content! The best way to find that balance between saving and living is by investing, this way you get to have your savings intact and then live comfortably of the revenue coming in from your investments.

[@binagital5665]

His trade execution quality and profiting is well structured with great financial features.

[@lindalily6924]

Working with Romero pieto is the best thing that can happen to a beginner trader who is aspiring to be fruitful out of the market he is trustworthy and straightforward we surely need more men like him in trading world.

[@jasonthomas269]

Good good content .

[@abscottcoleman400]

Yes I'm a living testimony of Romero pieto his platform has also done a great thing for me.

[@katlinmicheal8121]

I've seen so many review about this man called Romero pieto who is he ?

[@WEEDobite]

You need hustle to make any business profitable. Good for her for turning her passion into $$$ 👏👏👏

[@astrallegends]

People Capp on how much they make tbh

[@dylansteele12345]

This is inspiring. I'm a photographer in Miami and I'm looking for more motivation to keep going and this did it! Thanks Grace!

[@dylansteele12345]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ That's the facts right there. He has been there every step of my life!

[@crawfordcapturesco]

I love, love this story! I relate to this on such a personal level. I started my photography business in college at 19 and went full time in April of last year.

[@ELIyslflyashell]

What cameras do you use

[@Helloworldwrjfjrjrj]

Wealthy privileged. Sorry

[@hopesutton8214]

how can you trust someone to edit your photos? who do you out source to?

[@mightsnow3654]

Keep the grind up! I am a photographer who at age 29 was making 70K a month.

[@user-cg6zo1hq6y]

howw? would u mind sharing your storyy. i just graduated high school and i’ve been in love w photography since i was a kid. my fav thing to do is edit and all my friends come to me for photography/videography. i’m gonna major in business, should i take courses in photography as well? then what?

[@krimstix]

I feel all the introverted people who wants to pursue photography -_-

[@youtubelearning2990]

So, did you need college?

[@MillaExplores]

This is so inspiring, well done!

[@aniqueenikkie7516]

I am happy KZbin has suggested this video for me , grace just gained a follower right now

[@andrewlillys3486]

To do what you love for your career is a an amazing thing

[@weisserth]

Thank God for weddings and wedding budgets, huh? It feels like this is the only reliable source of income for professional photographers at scale. Personally, I am an amateur photographer. I don't depend on photography as a source of income. In some years I have sold prints through art fairs and galleries where it made a financial difference, but nothing to the extend of the business Grace has built for herself. Congratulations!

[@sddnbn]

Honestly it's not even her turning photography into a business that's most impressive it's her work ethic

[@user-vb8sx9mw3v]

This was so great to watch! She speaks like she’s been doing this for decades. I am much older than she is, and I hope to be half as good one day. I am currently struggling to even find people that even want FREE portraits to build my portfolio 😅 Wish her nothing but great things!

[@RosaliaFacts]

Her photography is just like any other insta photographer tho. Same filters, same composition, same tacky creative decisions.

[@haygirltyler]

That is so interesting to hear she outsources her editing, that is such a major part of being a photographer but is what ultimately made me burn out.

[@MrScale30]

Henri Cartier-Bresson turned in his grave when he heard how easy it is to become a photographer these day's but also crying for it is a dying professional..

[@robertfredericks316]

Why , as a photographer yourself are encouraging and telling everyone how easy it might be do earn a living with photography ….So then next year there will be a army of newbie’s trying to steal your gig and offer really cheap photoshoots and your high income will be history 🤗🤗🤗 , congratulations greetings from Paris 🇫🇷😎👍. ( excuse my poor English I am French , merci )

[@jeremytheoneofdestiny8691]

Overachievers like this really make me feel less than.

[@donndonnn]

Photography makes bank to be honest. I grossed 102k last year, didnt shoot any weddings

[@mahamudmunna5000]

she is definitely not his dads

[@beckydal9644]

Becky Salazar bundle for me you send post to

[@beckydal9644]

Send post to work home to get work home

[@Photo_doctor]

I have huge passion for photography and I do shoot every week. But I don't have a camera, or gain any money. I shoot with my phone and of nature and wildlife.

[@jasonfanclub4267]

So interesting that all examples you are showing are super attractive influencer Style types

[@Leobynight]

I love this and I love photography