How Do Photographers Make Money With Real Estate Photography?

Yes — photographers can make reliable, repeatable income with real estate photography.
Most do this by charging a fixed fee per property and photographing multiple homes each week for real estate agents.

I personally make my income by photographing residential homes, charging per shoot, and working with agents who need properties photographed week after week. This creates consistency that many other photography niches don’t offer.

📝 All figures below are in Australian dollars. If you’re based elsewhere, the structure stays the same — only the numbers change.

The Simple Business Model Behind Real Estate Photography

Real estate photography income is straightforward:

• You charge a set price per property

• You photograph multiple homes per week

• Agents rebook you regularly

For example:

• $500 per property

• 4 properties per week

• = $2,000 per week

When I started, I charged closer to $350 per property. At that rate, I needed around 6 shoots per week to reach a similar income. As skills, confidence, and demand increased, pricing increased — and workload actually decreased.

Why Real Estate Photography Is Different From Other Photography Niches

Many photographers struggle to earn consistent income because their work is:

• Seasonal

• Event-based

• Irregular

Real estate photography is different because:

• Homes must be photographed every time they’re listed

• Agents need reliable photographers they can trust

• Work happens during normal business hours

• Clients often book weekly, not once a year

This consistency is why many photographers use real estate photography as either:

• A primary income stream

• Or a stable base alongside other creative work

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