Get Clients Fast, Start Taking Photos Now!

Here is a quick outline of the top 4 things you can do right now to start making money as a photographer.

Email, text and call your friends and family letting them know you are booking photography sessions and offer a referral discount or bonus (this can be a small finders fee of $25)

Post on personal and business social media, including a strong call to action, such as “I have 3 open slots for a mini’s this week - DM to book!
2. Create a valuable offer:
Mini sessions: Short, affordable, themed, i.e. 20 min, for $150
Time limited discounts or bonus: Book by Friday and the deluxe mini session at no added cost (this could be 2-3 extra images included in session.

Share in Facebook groups
Look for a local second shooter group on Facebook, this is a great way to collaborate with other photographers, and be a second shooter while you are getting established. When photographers are booked, they refer to other photographers they know, building these relationships are mutually beneficial for everyone.
Offer flyers in Coffee shops, Salons, yoga studios
Offer a photo session after hours in a yoga studio, coffee shop or yoga salon, co branded promotion (you can have the studio get a small % finders fee).
Connect with event planners and venues, build relationships for referrals long term.