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How I Made $5K Online with My Two Photography Guides (No Ads Needed)

Josephine Carter • March 21, 2025

How I Made $5K Online with My Two Photography Guides 

I still remember sitting at my kitchen table, staring at a blank screen, thinking… how do I even start writing everything I’ve learned?

I’d been mentoring photographers one-on-one for a while by then, and every session, I’d hear the same things:
“I just want to understand my camera.”
“I wish someone could just tell me how to actually start getting clients.”
“I’m overwhelmed with all the information out there, what’s real? What works?”

That’s when I knew I had to write something that could genuinely help. Something real. Something simple, actionable, and powerful.
Not fluff. Not theory. Just what actually works, what worked for me.

Why I Wrote the Guides

I didn’t grow up as a photographer. I didn’t go to uni for it. I started from scratch, in a land no one knew me, with no connections, no formal training, and a cheap camera. At the time, I had a newborn and a partner who was unwell, and we were just trying to make ends meet.

And from that place, with zero experience : I built a six-figure photography business.

Not by luck. Not because it was easy. But because I learned how to master the craft, understand people, build trust, and market myself in a way that felt authentic.

So I decided to write it all down, to create something that could guide others through the same journey, without the overwhelm.

That’s how these two guides were born.

The Beginner’s Photography Guide

Photography Basic Guide Digital

This guide is for anyone who’s just starting out or still feels unsure with their camera. You might be a total beginner or someone who’s been dabbling for a while but still doesn’t feel confident.

Inside, I walk you through the basics in a way that’s simple and clear, no confusing jargon or technical overload. You’ll learn:

  • How to use your camera with confidence
  • The fundamentals of lighting and composition
  • How to capture images that feel intentional, beautiful, and you
  • What gear matters and what doesn’t
  • Simple shooting exercises to build your skills quickly

This isn’t a dry manual, it’s like having a mentor sit beside you, breaking things down in a way that finally makes sense. I wanted this guide to feel empowering, not intimidating. And that’s exactly what it’s done for so many photographers.

Guide

The Six-Figure Success Photography Guide

This guide is where things get exciting. It’s everything I’ve learned about turning photography into a real business and a profitable one at that.

This isn’t theory. These are the exact steps I took to go from shooting for free to charging thousands and staying fully booked with dream clients. In this guide, I share:

  • How to find your first (and next) paying clients
  • What to charge and how to raise your prices with confidence
  • How to create a brand that connects deeply with people
  • The marketing strategies that actually work (even if you hate selling)
  • How I built systems and structure that allowed me to grow sustainably
  • My exact mindset shifts that helped me go from unsure to unstoppable

If you’re a photographer who’s ready to go from hobbyist to pro or a working photographer stuck at the same income level : this guide will change everything.

The Best Part? No Ads. Just ValuHere’s the wild thing: I didn’t run a single ad for these guides. No fancy funnels. No big campaigns. Just honest content, shared with intention.


I launched them quietly through , mentoring clients, and Instagram. And within a short time, I had made over $5,000 in online sales.

Why?
Because the content actually helps people.
Because they’re real. Practical. Personal.
Because people can feel when something is made from experience, not just for profit.

And because I know the journey my readers are on, I’ve been there.

Who These Guides Are For

These guides are for the passionate photographer who’s tired of guessing. For the creative soul who wants to do more with their gift.

For the dreamer who’s ready to make photography more than a side hobby.

If you're just starting and want a guide that feels like a friend you need the Beginner's Guide.
If you're serious about growing a profitable photography business you need the
Six-Figure Guide.
And if you're ready to go all in on your journey you need
both.

My Promise to You

These guides are built from real experience. From lessons I learned the hard way so you don’t have to. From shooting over 300 weddings, building a personal brand, and staying booked out year after year. I never had financial support. All my money came from Photography.

I poured my heart, time, and everything I know into these guides because I believe in photographers, especially the ones who are just starting out, or stuck in a rut, or scared to charge what they’re worth.

If that’s you, I see you. I was you. And I created these guides to walk you through it all, one clear, powerful step at a time.

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