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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 20 MIN

86: 7 Ways to Make Money When Photography Business Is Slow

from Get Booked: A Photography Marketing Podcast · host Alison Bell, Melissa Arlena

How to Generate Income During Photography Slow Season We're diving into creative ways photographers can monetize their downtime and turn their "sawdust"—those byproducts of your primary business—into real revenue streams. Whether you're facing seasonal slumps or looking to diversify your income, there's something here for every photographer. On this episode: Studio rental opportunities and side income ideas Local business partnerships and product photography gigs Associate shooting and volume photography strategies Here's what we cover: The beauty of these income streams? You don't have to advertise them as part of your main brand. Create a sub-brand, keep it quiet, or use your existing client list. Many of these started as temporary fixes and became legitimate revenue sources. From renting your studio or home on peer-to-peer platforms to shooting headshots, Google My Business photos, and volume work—you've got options whether you're fully booked or in a slump. Want to dig deeper into restructuring your business for sustainable income? Grab a free 15 minute discovery call with Alison to talk through what might work for your specific situation.   Get Booked is for ambitious female photographers and service providers who are restructuring, relocating, or scaling their businesses while managing the demands of family life. Real talk, real strategies, real results. Tired of being invisible on Google? Learn the 5 SEO mistakes keeping photographers from getting found (and how to fix them) in Melissa's free masterclass: https://pictureperfectrankings.com/mistakes Ready to streamline your content? Melissa's got you covered with her 35+ Blog Post Topics freebie—grab them now. Looking for your next clients? Grab Alison's list of 39 FREE ways to get more bookings—no ads required. Links: Get on Alison's email Waitlist for Live Workshops Leave a review in Apple or on Spotify 5 SEO Mistakes Killing Your Photography Business Webinar Download 39 FREE Ways to Get More Clients Get Melissa's Free Blog Post Topics Find Alison on IG @‌alisonbellphotog Find Melissa on IG @‌pictureperfectrankings Used #getbookedpodcast on socials!

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