April 4, 2008

How To Start Your Own Digital Photography Business - Without Selling Photos!

Does this describe you? You're 'super passionate' about photography, and there's nothing you'd love more than to know an easy way to jump into the digital photography business, and pocket yourself some nice 'side income' in the photography niche…

Well, if you keep reading, this article will show you exactly how you CAN do this - without having to sell a single photograph yourself!

And as you may well know, for some of us it's an uphill battle to pull an income from selling photos. Especially if you're just starting out, haven't really built up a strong portfolio yet, or are still learning the 'digital photography' ropes.

But with this technique you can still jump headfirst into the photography niche, make new friends, learn all about digital photography… without having to be an amazing photographer, have any sort of photography gear, or trek far up the nearest mountain to get a bunch of great shots!

If you're wondering what it is, then let me explain.

The technique is rather simple, but, like all things, it does take work and you'll have to use some elbow grease to make it happen. Simply put, you find other photographers who have a strong interest in selling their images, and then you recommend a particular solution to them (that will hopefully help them out).

OK, so… where would you find photographers? Well, let's see… photo forums and photo groups for starters. There's an abundance of them around… Photography clubs, photo websites, eBay photography sellers, etc. (Where do you hang out online?) Do a quick search for 'photo groups' and you'll see hundreds…

Now, about that 'particular' solution we were talking about… Yes, it's an information product. (We'll use an ebook here as an example). And without getting too deep into the benefits of 'info products' for space reasons, just understand that they're an immediate solution to the 'problem' or challenge the photographer is facing…

And this is precisely what makes them such an attractive proposition. The photographer can quickly purchase, download the ebook and literally be reading it (and acting on it) within minutes…

Of course, this is all great for the photographer involved, but how does this help you out?

You, being the 'referrer' of the info product, pocket a commission for every sale. (In most cases, about 40-70% per sale). But, it gets even better. In some instances, the creator of the info product will even allow you to earn 100% of every sale you make! That's pretty exciting when you think about it…

In fact, let me give you a real life example. Take a look at my 'How To Sell Your Photos Using eBay And CafePress' ebook at http://howtosellphotosonline.com. I created this guide so that YOU can 'recommend' it to others - and pocket 100% of any sale you refer! Granted, the price is only $7.00. But done right, it can add up quickly!

And by the way, you refer others simply by a special referral code that's unique to you. No need to sell anybody an 'actual' ebook! (You leave all that to the sales page of the product you're recommending).

Can you now see how you can step right into the digital photography business without actually having to know 'how' to sell your own photos? It's quite a remarkable opportunity that you can take and run with if you have the inclination. Of course, there's a bit more to it than what we can fit in here, but this will point you in the right direction!

© Copyright Martin Hurley 2008

Martin Hurley, the Sell Photos Online dude is a photo-preneur who guides photographers towards becoming online entrepreneurs, uncovering their genius, and selling more photos. Learn how to use this 'sneaky' CafePress technique and other sell photos online photography tips to your advantage!.

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