The WordPress Gallery Plugin for Photographers
Create beautiful galleries and sell photos with WooCommerce
The WordPress Gallery Plugin for Photographers
Create beautiful galleries and sell photos with WooCommerce
How to Make Money from Photography with ShutterPress
Looking for proven ways to make money from photography?
Whether you’re just starting out or already running a photography business, this free 65-page guide shows you exactly how to turn your passion into profit.
Written by Olly Bowman, the founder of ShutterPress and a pro photographer, How to Make Money from Photography covers 11 income streams you can use today. From paid client work and stock photography to selling prints and creating passive income, every chapter includes practical tips and clear action steps.
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Why ShutterPress
ShutterPress is a WordPress Gallery plugin built for photographers who want to sell their work directly from their own site. No marketplaces, no heavy commissions, no loss of control.
With ShutterPress you can:
- Sell prints and digital files through WooCommerce
- Create private, password-protected client galleries
- Use built-in watermarking, zip downloads, and licensing PDFs
- Choose from modern layouts with lightbox, infinite scroll or pagination
- Control branding, colours, and icons to match your style
About the Guide
- Learn how to start a photography business and attract paying clients
- Discover how to sell photos online through galleries, prints and downloads
- Build sustainable passive income from photography with licensing, templates and presets
- Follow easy action steps at the end of every chapter
- Get an exclusive ShutterPress discount to power your galleries
ShutterPress is a WordPress Gallery plugin built for photographers who want to sell their work directly from their own site. No marketplaces, no heavy commissions, no loss of control.
What’s inside the e-book?
11 Chapters over 65 pages, with tips, examples and actionable ideas on the following topics:
1. Client Work
Weddings, portraits, events and commercial projects. How to price your services and keep clients coming back.
2. Stock Images
License your photos on major stock sites and create long-term passive income.
3. Licensing & Rights Management
Protect your work, understand usage rights, and maximise royalties.
4. Selling Prints
Set up online galleries, connect with print labs, and offer photo products.
5. Social Media Marketing
Grow your audience, showcase your portfolio, and attract new clients.
6. Photography Education and Workshops
Earn by teaching workshops, running courses or mentoring online.
7. Affiliate Marketing and Gear Reviews
Recommend gear, software or services and earn commissions.
8. Photojournalism and Editorial Work
Break into editorial, travel and news photography with practical advice.
9. Creating an Online Subscription Community
Membership platforms, Patreon and private groups for recurring revenue.
10. Organising Photo Tours and Holidays
Combine travel and teaching by hosting tours and guiding workshops.
11. Passive Income Strategies
Sell presets, templates, e-books and digital products that earn while you sleep.
Pro Features so you can keep your client galleries on your own website
ShutterPress gives photographers the tools to turn any WordPress site into a show-stopping portfolio. From sleek gallery layouts and fully customizable lightboxes to lightning-fast load times and mobile-ready designs, every detail is crafted to elevate your work.
Whether you’re selling prints, proofing with clients, or just showing off your best shots, ShutterPress makes it effortless to create a high-performance, visually stunning site that looks as professional as your photos.
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Yes, I built ShutterPress… and yes, I’m giving it five stars.
I use it on my own photography site and it’s made my workflow so much simpler and increased my print sales. Which to be honest is why i built it. If it works this well for me, I know it can work for other photographers as well.
Olly Bowman – Olly Bowman Photography
Creator of ShutterPress