Event Photographer

Event Photographer Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 10th, 2024

Do you enjoy capturing memorable moments? Becoming an event photographer is a great way to combine your love for photography with your love for events.

Event photographers often work for companies that specialize in event photography. They are hired because of their expertise and experience with the kinds of events they will be covering. They may also be hired by individual clients who have a specific need for event coverage, such as a wedding or corporate retreat. You can find potential clients through social media or local networking groups; once you've got a few clients lined up, start scheduling events with them so you can really show off your skills.

Aside from having a passion for photography, it's also important that you have some experience with lighting and setting up equipment at events. You should also be aware of how various lenses function and what they are used for.

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

1. Studio 31 ($600K/year)

Pranesh Padmanabhan, the founder of Studio 31, came up with the idea for his wedding photography business after attending numerous weddings in India and witnessing the lack of respect and recognition for photographers. Recognizing the opportunity in the booming Indian wedding industry, Pranesh started his own company to provide couples with a fully managed wedding media solution and exceptional customer experience. Through clever marketing strategies, a team of talented photographers, and a commitment to professionalism, Studio 31 now captures over 350 weddings a year and has achieved an annual revenue of approximately a million dollars.

How much money it makes: $600K/year
How much did it cost to start: $0
How many people on the team: 30

How I Run A $50K/Month Wedding Photography Studio Like A Startup

This case study follows the journey of an Indian first-generation entrepreneur who built Studio 31, a profitable and award-winning wedding photography and film company capturing over 350 weddings annually, with a unique focus on customer experience and organic marketing, serving more than 90% NRI clients and generating an annual revenue of about a million dollars.

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2. Stephan & Adriana ($168K/year)

Stephan and Adriana, former professional ice skaters, discovered a passion for photography during their time touring the world. When Stephan missed his deadline to apply for college, he decided to give photography a chance, and the couple started shooting houses, landscapes, and weddings. The pandemic unexpectedly revealed a high demand for smaller, outdoorsy weddings, propelling their business to new heights as they focused on elopements and intimate weddings in breathtaking locations like Yosemite National Park. Their business now brings in an average of 12-18k per month, allowing them to spend quality time with their families in both California and Brazil.

How much money it makes: $168K/year
How much did it cost to start: $30K
How many people on the team: 2

This Couple Left Their Careers & Built A $168K/Year Business

How two ice-skating world travelers built a wedding photography business with a focus on intimate, outdoor weddings, working mainly in Yosemite National Park, where they managed to attract clients almost solely through content marketing and SEO, bringing in an average of 12-18k per month.

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