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How much you can make as a photographer

How much you can make as a photographer

by Stanley LearyMay 1, 2012January 15, 2026

My stepson looked at his first paycheck and asked, “Who is FICA?” This was his first hard lesson about where the money goes – the cost of doing business. Much of the money we pay…

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2 responses to “How much you can make as a photographer”

  1. Stanley Leary Avatar
    Stanley Leary
    May 1, 2012

    Sara

    It is amazing to me, but while I talk about it most other posts on photography have more to do with gear and how to take photos.

    Thanks for appreciating my efforts. I want to see photographers be successful. It helps me when they are.

  2. Sara Chapman Avatar
    Sara Chapman
    May 1, 2012

    I think I have heard you talk about this 4 or 5 times now and every time I think it is great info! Thanks for sharing again!

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