If youre a shutterbug, one easy way to make money is by taking family portraits.
People flockhome for the holidays, which means a rare opportunity for whole families to be together.
Thats where you, the amateur photographer, come in.
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Then tell your entire connection youre offering this service, and ask them to help you spread the word.
If they know of anyone who might be interested, call up those potential clients yourself.
Dont wait for business to come to you.
Did you know?
All the client has to do is look nice.
Just remember:the more work you put in marketing yourself, the more business youll likely get.
To give you an idea of what you’re free to earn, Ill share my own experience.
My first gig was taking family portraits for a friend as her Christmas present to her parents.
I keep my rate low because Ive only done this for friends.
And $33 per hour to make my friends families happy is more than I need.
Have you ever thought of earning money from your hobby?
Susan Shain, senior writer for The Penny Hoarder, is always seeking adventure on a budget.
Visit her blog at susanshain.com, or say hi on Twitter @susan_shain.
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