MAKE MONEY as a Beginner Photographer!

[@jayphoenixcos3136]

*might be coming from a biased perspective if you cant tell by my username* But, another unconventional tip for anyone out there is see if there are any local comic/sci-fi/anime conventions in your area because there are TONS of cosplayers willing to spend some money to get photos of their costumes done during conventions. You can easily get multiple clients in one day and most cosplayers already expect photographers to have hourly rates so you can figure out a price you think suits your skill level and go from there. And a great thing about this as well is you dont necessarily need to pay to attend the event since most photoshoots at conventions happen outside of where you would need a badge/wrist band. This works especially well of you're also just looking for experience with shoots and working with people in general. It may seem stupid, nerdy and the photos you get might not fit into your portfolio very well but its honestly a great way to make some money or gain some practice if you happen to have any conventions in your area.

[@JamieNotLamie]

This is a great tip! Serve your goods to cosplayers! That'd be so fun! Thank you, will keep in mind!

[@getsome8735]

PhantomPhoenixCosplay but always be careful to check that the con doesn’t have any photographers already booked! You don’t want to ruffle any feathers and risk getting kicked or in trouble. Other than that this is a great idea.

[@ericclark8710]

as a new photographer and drone user i love the cos player costumes,don't understand it but i'd do it for free just to gain experience

[@techychristen]

This is a great idea! I work in Japan and I know there are heaps of cosplayers out here.

[@K3zz21]

AMAZING

[@bigcoconuts]

Honestly I’m getting Peter McKinnon style vibes here. I love the b-roll and change in location to spice up the video! Keep doing what you’re doing!

[@Pt7FIRE]

Chelsea lol I know right

[@leavedetailblank]

Had the same thought regarding Peter McKinnon. Feeling it.

[@donevanson733]

Hey

[@sierrapadilla808]

Thanks for the Video clip! Excuse me for butting in, I would love your opinion. Have you considered - Riddleagan Money Shot Remedy (search on google)? It is a good one off guide for conquering any DSLR camera minus the headache. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my cousin got amazing results with it.

[@raygames8712]

Excellent Video clip! Apologies for chiming in, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you thought about - Riddleagan Money Shot Remedy (should be on google have a look)? It is a great one of a kind product for conquering any DSLR camera minus the headache. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my m8 after many years got amazing results with it.

[@dawsonssmith]

I'm a beginner photographer! This really helped, thanks for sharing!

[@LizziePeirce]

Yes Dawson! Embrace it! This stage is so much fun. :)

[@dawsonssmith]

Thanks Lizzie!

[@akey69er]

Same! I love making little videos & seeing people's reactions when they see my photos... Just hate it when people are like "yeah you like it as a hobby, but when it becomes your job you'll not like it..."

[@1Vienas]

Same here! This was wery helpful! Love to take photos and sometimes make videos.

[@buddyWalrus]

those people who complain that they have to work as a photographer dont truly deserve the job imo. i would love for my passion to be my means of living. i would still try and make time to shoot the subjects that i love and do whatever else i could to not remain stale as a professional photographer. i think thats what people are really saying when they dont like it as a job- their creativity just stops and they forget to challenge themselves like how we do as beginners.

[@atolavisuals]

From waitress to world travel content creator. A freaking castle! Gaah

[@英雄联盟辅助]

Can communicate with mom

[@英雄联盟辅助]

Can communicate with

[@bruhdabones]

战小宏 what

[@felixalejandro4158]

I\'m not sure but ,if anyone else trying to find out earn cash make money with your camera try Loctavan Camera Cash Strategy (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my mate got amazing results with it.

[@YakmunIdontsay-yh1bm]

I love money most in life

[@BeckiandChris]

SOOO many good tips!! I’m gonna share this with the club! Also, this trip looks like it was very photogenic! 😍

[@HJcillie]

How do you make people pay your price????

[@traviscarr1379]

Becki and Chris! Really cool to see you on this channel!

[@5u7uELF]

Omg becki and chris was here 😁

[@jonathandavidson9869]

Try out FROZ ENP A. C 0 M

[@davidjaxx8414]

sorry to be so offtopic but does any of you know of a way to get back into an instagram account? I stupidly forgot the login password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me.

[@timosauter1080]

I got here this way: 1. search for an EOS R review in 2018 2. Got McKinnon’ed 3. Obviously being the German I am, loved Chris’ videos (Peter’s video about the 100k lead me there) 4. Got directed by Chris to Lizzie’s channel. Point being: KZbin is a social platform. Connect with other creatives! I might have never gotten here otherwise, but I am happy I did and I am staying because the content is great and valuable. Much love from Germany to you two!

[@lincolnlin480]

I love how you guys talk really fast and no bs. Just pure content. Subscribed

[@mitchandaustintalking1296]

Killer slav squat in opening scene

[@RiKo18]

cheeki breeki

[@mileshiebert892]

нет. She is western spy. Always remember, "heels on the ground comrade found, heels in the sky western spy."

[@bruhdabones]

Miles Hiebert LOL

[@TanceMagic]

Yes she has infinite squat power!

[@hippiewithadrone9800]

I've never had a KZbinr talk to me while in frog position, I love it xD

[@lujainsherief4464]

?? 🤔

[@carlossamayoa2110]

she did it the whole video, her back is acchinggg brooooo

[@johnernieesteban9495]

i bought my first dslr 3 weeks ago. I search and subscribed to peter mckinon benjamim thomas heaton nigel and etc. Now i found you whos sharing and helping a beginner like me.. thank you for enlightening us lizzie

[@1AMSPLIFF]

also watch sean tuckers vids hes great!

[@jiniusday4427]

OMG, same as my first "go to" youtubers, they are all great to learn from.

[@Nightshade1881]

Yeaaah no one should get into photography just for the sole purpose of making money. Everyone who does that fails and quilts after sending tons of money. It should start off as a hobby of passion I’ve seen people try and make Money when they can’t even control a DSLR.

[@chainsaw2046]

What kills me is people like one of my friends who does photography for money (he also enjoys it) who only shoot on automatic and don't correct for things like backlighting, and just never even try to shoot on manual or even aperture priority. He also constantly puts me down because I shoot film, but that's just bonus info I guess.

[@sonnic1995]

@@chainsaw2046 I get what you're saying, i'm starting into wedding photography, and in my city (located in mexico) i see a lot of automatic photographers that get a lot of paid work and even tho some have better cameras, the pictures still look terrible, i once found like 2 or 3 FB pages of some photographers in my city and when i started checking their pics i thought the profiles were a joke, they upload absolutely everything and it's clear that they just take out the pictures from the camera to the pc, no edition no fixing, they even upload the out of focus ones, and i'm not talking about an artistic choice to have bokeh or have the subjects out of focus on purpose, more like not giving the camera enought time to do the autofocus in what you want. I still have a lot to learn, but damn when i saw those pics i thought they looked like the first couple pics i took when i just got my first camera.

[@Feltkitty705gaming]

I’m about 3-4 months into doing photography so I am a beginner I really do enjoy it as a hobby but it would be nice to be able to make some money off of it through my photography website

[@Nightshade1881]

Maddie Games put in the time first, go out and shoot random things everyday. Develops your style and learn your camera inside and out. I’ve been doing it part time for the past 8 years

[@icameisaws4829]

"Everyone"? Trust me, i know a few who are ONLY in it for the money and have been doing it for years. We have to realize that some people honestly don't care about the artistic value or what "real" photographers put into their work. The client sometimes just wants an airbrushed picture that can be achieved with the latest smart phone.

[@thatarkansan]

Did the fact that she’s bent over in 90% of her shots bug anyone else, or was it just me?

[@Coochie2k]

Honest Alexander small tripod or no tripod😂

[@roomkaaas]

It's pretty annoying to watch the whole time. I get back pain from looking at it

[@bruhdabones]

Mrstealyogramma yeah she says in the description that she used a gorilla pod and doesn’t list anything else... so a foot or less

[@ROBlivion]

it hurts my neck.

[@mybestideas1]

I hated it.

[@sendystarcic7489]

I like you, you are not annoying, very well in explaining and actually kept my focus till the end. Thank you, I'm subscribing!

[@thechrishau]

Great video Lizzie! Also - TITLES ON POINT. Loved hearing your backstories! :) who was the guy in the middle? He should shave his face.

[@LizziePeirce]

Chris Hau hahaha I’ll let him know 😉

[@LimitedSpectrum]

Shave his face? How about a haircut, too?! No...oh, no, I can't believe I said that. I'm awful. Don't do it!

[@saithorat3483]

Chris! ❤️😍 You both are amazing!

[@raymondlo5759]

Shave his face? What are you, nuts? That dude is majestic with that on. Leave him be.

[@AmberDawnLee]

shave his face --lol

[@martynsarfas9443]

honestly one of the best videos on how to make money as a photographer out there!

[@OurPastSecrets]

Holy mackerel I just found your channel and it's soooo good. Amazing to see a woman in this space, as there aren't enough on youtube. Only 25 videos and 14k subs! A few more videos and you're gonna be huge. Subbed!

[@Mangotropolis]

I'm a photographer. I've won some awards. My photographer friend had me do her wedding and engagement shoots. I don't travel to exotic locations (they require funds). I shoot with natural light for the most part. I take that challenge to keep showcase my subject's natural beauty. I don't show the world most of my stuff.

[@montazownianr1]

so....?

[@bruhdabones]

“They’re two beginner photographers” nah they haven’t touched their cameras in a while, they just wanted to hang out with you

[@kuda2010]

Lol watched this video a year ago, never really tried to make money as a photographer. But now I'm accepting jobs and this month my first month I got three jobs 😁. Futures brighttt

[@abhishekhajare4500]

The video in 2018 announces a prize money.. You tube* recommends me this video after a year😑

[@robertpietraru1939]

Same

[@mirintheuniverse25]

... gets recommended this two years later.

[@abhishekhajare4500]

@@mirintheuniverse25 lol😂😂😂💯

[@justinarndt7147]

I am so happy seeing your channel grow so fast! Thank you for the tips. And thank you for inspiring the little guys!

[@ladhbaher_ritik]

I am also photograph

[@Fullyautomagic]

ritikminati rs well said

[@adityaeswaran9581]

ritikminati rs I agree; I am a photograph.

[@supermalevitality6651]

yes you are a beautiful photograph

[@westernadventures5561]

youre all i want is a photograph

[@LXVIII_MADETHIS]

I am too

[@sopranomusingsphotography3077]

Thank you so much for this advice! Still working on building my portfolio and will give a few of these a try right away.

[@chrisssssteen]

I just discovered your channel but I find it super helpful and refreshing! These tips seem pretty basic but it's probably the best advice I've gotten so far on that particular subject: simple, useful, accessible, and mostly, not from above an ivory tower. Thank you!

[@DaniBarker]

Will check the contest out for sure! The most important thing that got me started was just doing projects for my friends and family - there's less pressure and it feels a way more comfortable - and then as you build more and more confidence and a portfolio to show off then it all starts snowballing!

[@LizziePeirce]

That's also a great idea! Be careful though as you get more experienced, family members can start to ask quite a lot from you! I've been asked to shoot family members weddings and I decline because 1. They're A LOT of work. 2. It would be so terrible if for some reason they weren't happy with the results and there would be some very permanent lasting awkwardness.

[@des666]

See you on Shuttout Dani! And I can agree with you - starting with shooting your family and friends, family parties etc is always a great start. And then people WANT you to come as a photographer and you can start building your position from that easily!

[@DaniBarker]

Lizzie Peirce agreed and agreed! Once you've done a couple of things and feel like you're ready it's definitely time to start charging - it took a while for me to learn my worth but now I feel more confident to work in a way that actually works for me :)

[@DaniBarker]

Matt Chlodnicki looking forward to it! That's what it's all about :)

[@crystalbaker7325]

Wow I just entered and you voted for my photo!

[@LizziePeirce]

I'm glad you're finding these helpful!! And that means your photo is DOOOOOOPE. Glad you figured out your issue with the entry too!

[@marianodiaz2483]

which one is your photo dude?

[@crystalbaker7325]

Mariano Diaz one of a lighthouse at sunset 🌅

[@marianodiaz2483]

Crystal Lou i don’t find it,add the link!mine is the one that is a man on the sand

[@lauracaptaintv]

So awesome you got to walk through that old castle. I dream of going to Scotland to see and photograph castles.

[@grannydearest840]

What video camera do you recommend for breaking into videography?

[@DustinHarrelson]

Thanks for this! I’ve been into videography and getting into photography now but definitely want to start picking up more jobs. I’m in college as well so it’s encouraging to hear that you did it even with school and a job👌

[@NatalieKeeton]

photography, or videography, is the BEST COLLEGE JOB! Find an established photographer and become their assistant. Learn and make CASH MONEY

[@Mood_idfc]

Just saw your profile and seeing you actually continue makes me so happy 🥹

[@jacksonpat6624]

I got the canon t3i on Wednesday!!! It’s so good

[@ethanvrg7269]

Lizzie is it to late to enter now?

[@chesneycoleen3627]

I just found your channel and this is literally the most informative, helpful and amazing photography channel!!!!

[@PaulJWCampbell]

LIZZIE, I was genuinely in the same building as you when you where at the University, It was like I was playing hide a seek with you and Chris. .... you both won

[@tomwhyte]

Could you suggest some good stock websites to upload photos to?

[@mbg140897]

Of all of the videos I have seen, the was so simple yet so helpful. I for some reason never even thought of Facebook groups, or contests with small fees! Thank you so much for this information! Definitely subbed!

[@C3LL0PHANE]

Thanks for the tips. Watching yours and Chris' videos have inspired me to purchase my first full frame Sony tomorrow. Not the A7III but hoping I can get some great shots with the A7II and enter your contest.

[@des666]

Jason, I believe that A7II is also a great choice and you will be more than happy with it! I was also considering this camera (my friend uses it and loves it) but ultimately decided to stay for a little while with Sony A6300 and aps-c sensor because I had lenses to adapt from my aps-c Canon 70d that died... Looking forward to seeing your best shot (with A7II or anything else) on Shuttout soon! Have fun! That's the most important part :)

[@supermalevitality6651]

i have a plain ol a7 and it's legit with vintage glass

[@mrow80]

Hope you enjoyed Scotland! I've just started making photography based KZbin videos from around Scotland, let me know if you guys ever come back!

[@joker030292]

You have to show us that fist video : belly dancing promo!!

[@miguelhernandez4794]

Just want to say thank you Lizzie. I have been struggling to find my purpose (my next gig) for a while as I have also been unemployed. I cant believe I totally forgot how much I love photography! I took a class in junior college and I have always shot kick ass photos so I can definetly see myself doing this for a living and making it my new passion! Haha I realize I have alot to learn and to set up before I can expect to earn any income so Im going take whatever job I can land for the time being but I will also be working to get closer to being a pro photograper just like you$! so thank you.

[@NatalieKeeton]

Try finding an assistant photography gig! It's a great way to learn AND MAKE MONEY!

[@joshuajohn3563]

Hey, How did you learn photography and videography ? through some course or? Please tell me

[@steve7015]

Very helpful! Thanks You really have a great energy, look and confidence on camera. So many go over the top, but you're really good!

[@err7273]

this was SO helpful wtf! thank you so much, i’m gonna do literally all of this right now. subbed!

[@vinylplay1]

i canny belive two youtubers i watch all the time are actuallly vlogging in my home town ---- like 10 mins from where i live......please why where you here??? just on holiday ?? hahaha wish i had bumped into you guys

[@LizziePeirce]

Jamie Henry we were there with the Scotland tourism board but we’ll be back soon! Sorry we couldn’t meet you - next time hopefully!!

[@glenreno4550]

What stock photography sites would you recommend

[@gamedev8697]

I wouldn’t ask that on this vid. It’s 2 years old. Try searching it up. ( sorry if this did seem rude it wasn’t meant to be)

[@Bonnie-sd7et]

Which stock photo sites do you recommend for a beginner please?

[@peacekeepermoe]

5:10 what lens do you use for the selfie vlogs? Great advice btw :D

[@MikeLunc]

Practice is so important. I'm in that phase right now. Let's hope it turns out good, hehe.

[@christophervo8643]

RTA represent! These tips are fantastic, thanks Lizzie!

[@maxwellkwadwobosea6794]

am confused .. which lens should i buy 24-70 or 7-200 for my street photography , portraits and events ?

[@reveiansuralta4729]

how did you buy your first camera? I would like to have a camera but I'm just a student.

[@sumitnandan2498]

Hii, is Nikon d5300 is good to buy now, as a beginner photographer and do it can give a proper sharp picture.

[@hk-feet6278]

I reckon Ist thing to learn would be to find out how to set the camera at a hight and distance so as you can stand and not squat down.

[@katieshrum2424]

There are other platforms like Shuttout. Foap and EyeEm are both apps on the app store that have been nice for me.

[@maharlikabebz2249]

Hi lizie! I'm a new subscriber.. Love ur content!! I have question though, don't u think photography is an oversaturated market to get money from?

[@wolf_pup5620]

Can we send you photos and get some tips? When is your next photo contest

[@Cryonicity]

What stock sites do you guys recommend??

[@wellpreparedman]

I started this year, so there's quite a bit to take in. Thanks for the tips, awesome stuff 👍

[@inadventureland]

great video, just entered the contest too - for the first time putting one of my fav pictures of Lucerne's Chapel Bridge in a contest ... let's see how that goes ...

[@des666]

I've just seen your photo! It looks pretty cool with those light reflections on the water!

[@inadventureland]

Matt Chlodnicki thanks. it was one of the first ones I ever post-processed in lightroom. and I was blown away by the possibilities to enhance my pix.

[@JohnJonesRocketCity]

Wow thank you!!! Great info. Definitely encouraged me.

[@RWAquariumPages]

great video and love these amazing tips! can't wait to watch the next video!

[@brunosavastano1851]

These tips are great, but I have a question and hope someone can answer this to me, how do I get in contact later on with the client to send them the pictures and everything? Do you usually get paid in cash and checks or how do you all do transactions?

[@Schneephil]

I did some shots with my Huawei mate 9, its a 2 year old phone but still i got some sweet photos that are waiting on gettyimages to be bought.

[@acidsnow5915]

what an insightful video! super helpful thanks for sharing this with us really enjoyed watching this

[@luissalazar2021]

Wow at last. I am able to see someone telling the truth and not selling themselves. Thanks

[@jlmeehan3k]

Great video thank you for sharing . Do you have any suggestions on how to start selling stock photos and where to find places that by them ?

[@therelaxedcompany]

Great video! What sites do you recommend to sell stock footage / photos on?

[@mackopr]

This video es great. I started with drone video a year ago, but since May i got a Sony a6000 and got a gimbal and a couple of lenses. Im learning and trying to get to a pro level. This video gave me a tons of tips. Thanks for the easy way you explain.

[@BenHailu]

What was the song from 1:23-1:32? Great job answering this question also!

[@doryandali3230]

I also want to know!!!

[@darwincaidlang5816]

Hi Lizzie is the contest still on? thanks!

[@LizziePeirce]

Yep! Open until the 29th :)

[@jessicajeffrey2668]

Dose yearbook a good start for photography?

[@bamsemh1]

Don't waste your time on those sites! Contact your local news agencies and apply for freelance. The sites are selling your pictures for higher prices than you get paid, but with their mark on them. So you can't even claim the pictures to be yours anymore.

[@isaacheun9028]

This is the first video I have ever watched on your channel.

[@TrailReady4Runner]

Fondue! You Killed the video with petter, keep up the hard work!

[@jbbnixon]

Best beginnner tip vid I have found

[@ishtiaqueahmed7443]

Lizzie you rock girl. watching your video like combination of peter,mati and obviously chris :) wish u best of luck lizzie

[@mashpotatoinasock]

How do i make money off of stock photos and videos I take? What do I do with them when I take them? Thanks.

[@photobizmethod]

Great tips. It was fun to see the castle btw :)

[@vinjanos]

You should go to Isle of Mull and Isle of Iona. I lived there for 5 years. I love that place, Scotland is beautiful .

[@lxpphotography500]

This is really cool 😎. I am so happy for you that you got to become a photographer and make money 💰. You are very impressive young woman 😀. At the moment, I am using my Panasonic lumix dmc zs 100 camera as a hobby but I do want to make money off it and improve my work

[@rodakaskas]

How do you convince people to sign a model release for stock photos/videos?

[@skullkidsov9808]

I pretty much subscribe to every channel with high quality and good editing!! 🤣🤣🔥🔥

[@ArianeLaget]

Great tips, thank you so much ! I'm traveling to Poland tomorrow, hope to get some great shots for the contest !

[@des666]

What cities are you visiting in Poland? I'm Matt founder of Shuttout and we're from Poland! If you're visiting Poznan, let me know! :)

[@ArianeLaget]

Hi Matt ! What a coincidence ! Unfortunately I won’t be visiting Poznan. I’m spending a few days in Warsaw then going to Krakòw because I’m a huge fan of Tadeusz Kantor. Maybe some other time !

[@GG-uk3dn]

how is he best way to sell stock photos? thanks!

[@riverwoodruff5986]

Hey Lizzie. I’m trying to upload my photo to the contest, working from Lightroom mobile, and even the small file size registers as too big, any tips?

[@des666]

Hi River! That issue has been solved. We've received so many great photos to Lizzie's contest that we run out of space too quick and during the weekend. Sorry for the inconvenience. It's working now :)

[@tiffanya5305]

Can i ask how you deliver your photographs?

[@chesterdiaz4382]

Great video. It might be a great help for the freelance photography for the beginners.

[@bens.camera]

The Facebook group idea is great but I’m in a small town, what kind of things can I look up to find stuff that will help?

[@birgitsmetana]

Just rewatched this video ... great one! 😊

[@chanelleledesma1794]

how do you know how much to charge?

[@moneymillka9618]

Yeah but where do you put your photos to make money

[@carlie9584]

LIZZIE!! Thank you so much for trying to help out us youngbloods who have no idea what we’re doing hahaha ❤️

[@bellaohlsson2083]

who makes the desissions on the best foto in the competion?

[@liavalmore]

I don't understand how to enter the contest

[@naomisspace8970]

Great video! I've just entered the contest! Just wondering (maybe a silly question), are you personally picking your favourite travel photo as the winner or is the winner based on the vote system within Shuttout? Thanks!

[@des666]

Let me answer this one, Lizzie :) Shuttout is social photo contest platform, so the winners are picked by the community. BUT Lizzie will also vote on photos and those will be her special recognitions. And her votes as the host will be worth more than a regular vote :)

[@naomisspace8970]

Matt Chlodnicki Cool, thanks for the info!

[@JamieNotLamie]

These tips were great, thank you! Of course I'm seeing this just now and am way too late for the contest. I need some gear but I just don't have enough to invest! I've got so many ideas and just an all around excitement to make videos but it's so hard where I live in Delaware. I'm going to have to really try with being in the middle of nowhere. Ugh, just so lost.

[@JamieNotLamie]

Also, when exactly do I need to get my own business license. Saw someone suggesting doing pics for cosplayers which is a great idea but I just wonder if anyone will ask me for my business license or if I have any kind of permit or what have you. Just want to be able to offer services legally for anyone that can answer. Thanks!

[@NatalieKeeton]

You could start working with some local photographers! Often times they have extra gear and just need the assistance! No gear needed

[@JamieNotLamie]

@@NatalieKeeton thanks for the suggestion! I actually did email a local photographer and they don't need help now but he said he's working on getting a team together eventually. I'm going to keep asking around in the meantime though, that's a great idea. Thanks!

[@NatalieKeeton]

@@JamieNotLamie Yes! That's amazing! Someone will need you! Also, they might keep your number around if they are in a pinch!

[@hadjerbnl6343]

What was the song from 3:13 to 3:31 plz answer me ???

[@WorkingHoliday]

Why do you and Chris don't have your own Facebook Community ??? My Canada Travel Community is growing since a year just by placing the link in the description of all canada related videos from my chanel. Just an idea :* cheers Daniel

[@groovymotion5706]

Great video as always! And it's always nice to see you and Chris! 😎

[@jordanmedrano2422]

Youre the best! Thanks for the opportunity

[@tothespace2122]

What is the song at 3:11 called?