Real Estate Photographer

3 Real Estate Photographer Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 6th, 2024

A real estate Photographer is responsible for taking photos of properties. These photos are used by buyers, sellers, and real estate agents to market and sell properties.

As a real estate photographer, you'll need to have an eye for detail and be able to take quality photos. You'll also need to be familiar with the latest editing software so that you can make your photos look their best.

The average salary for a real estate photographer is $53,633. Salaries can vary based on experience and location to as much at 60K with the high end earners making over 150k per year!

This real estate business trend is a great way to make money if you're creative and have a good eye for composition. With the different abilities, there is a need for quality photos of properties. If you have the skills and experience, starting your own photography business can be a great way to make money in the real estate industry.

You can use your photography skills to generate income through advertising and affiliate marketing. Or, you could use them to build a client base and eventually start your own real estate photography business.

In this list, you'll find real-world real estate photographer success stories and very profitable examples of starting a real estate photographer that makes money.

1. PhotoUp ($2.64M/year)

Devon Higgins joined PhotoUp in 2013 after meeting the founders at a Grand Rapids coworking space. Within a decade, Higgins helped scale the company from 10 to over 260 global employees and expects to close in on $3 million in revenue this year.

How much money it makes: $2.64M/year
How much did it cost to start: $50K
How many people on the team: 200

How We Run A $3M/Year Subscription-Based Services Company

Case Study: PhotoUp is a real estate photo editing company that has gone from a team of 10 to over 200 employees in the Philippines, with over 60 contractors around the world and expects to close in on $3,000,000 in revenue this year.

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2. Catherine Nguyen Photography ($99.6K/year)

After a trip to France, Spain, and Vietnam, Catherine Nguyen discovered her passion for photography. She decided to pursue a career in photography after her cousin suggested it, and with her background in design and project management, she was able to start and grow her own photography business. Now, Catherine has a thriving business with a strong client base and an organic Instagram following, and she continues to attract new clients through referrals and publications.

How much money it makes: $99.6K/year
How much did it cost to start: $5K
How many people on the team: 1

How I Grew My Freelance Photography Business To 6-Figures

From freelance photography to six-figures: This case study shows how a Raleigh-based photographer grew her business through organic Instagram growth to gain new client inquiries almost daily, built brand awareness through publications, and hired a marketing firm.

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3. LRF FLOORING LTD & LF MEDIA ($84K/year)

Liam Francis, a qualified floor layer, and his partner moved to London to kickstart their photography and videography business. They lost their jobs due to the pandemic, but they persevered and started LF.Media. They offered their services for free in exchange for products, built their portfolio, and started charging clients, eventually making £100,000 a year in just 12 months. They also started LF.Flooring, which helped fund LF.Media and contributed to their success.

How much money it makes: $84K/year
How much did it cost to start: $20K
How many people on the team: 2

How I Went From Jobless To Making £100K/Year In 12 Months

London-based entrepreneur goes from jobless to making £100,000 a year by starting two successful businesses: photography/videography company L.F Media and flooring selling/fitting company L.F Flooring, despite losing everything due to the pandemic.

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