I get asked a lot by people that are casual photographers how they might make an extra buck here and there with all the fancy gear they've accumulated.

Often, I find that they're surprised when I start reeling off a long list of ways that normal, everyday people can make money with their camera.

Now, I'm not saying that by having a camera that you can make money. Clearly, the overriding factor is one's ability to take a great photo.

Assuming that you fall into the "takes great photos" category, making money might just be easier than you think.

Let's have a look at three of my favorite money-making plans for photographers in 2017.

Photler

If you're a traveler, I'm going to go out on a limb here and assume you have a good collection of photos from your adventures.

I'm also going to assume that at some point, you've wondered if there's a way to profit from the photos you take.

Now there is!

Photler is a great way to make money off your photos because it gives you a platform for having a portfolio, a blog, and a way to share and sell your photos. But don't just take my word for it...

"My all-in-one platform! I can finally expose my photos, write visually stunning blog posts and sell my work under one roof!" - Natalia Horinkova

The first step to making money from your photography is getting a portfolio together. It's your window to the world, so people that are interested in buying prints or hiring you can actually find you and see the type of photos you take.

Likewise, you need a way to market yourself to get eyes on your photos and your name out there as someone that's got the talent to take incredible images. A portfolio helps you accomplish that mission.

But you need more than just a portfolio, and Photler understands that.

You don't have time to mess around designing your portfolio or website, so Photler does it for you.

There's no coding skills required - build your website with a gorgeous pre-made template and make it your own by updating it with your information in an easy-to-use CMS.

Adding your photos couldn't be easier, either. With one click, you can import your images from all over the web - Instagram, Flickr, Dropbox, and so forth - with a single click.

"What I like the most about Photler is that I managed to create my personal website without too much effort :-) Just a few clicks to customize it, upload my pictures and my website came alive - that's fantastic! I definitely fell in love with the interactive map: a simple and brilliant feature to easily travel from a place to another :-) Photler team never leaves you alone if you need some help with technical stuff or anything else - they are really unique :-D In a nutshell, highly recommended to all passionate photographers!" - Grazia Dibenedetto

You can also tell the stories that go along with your images with the integrated blog, which helps immerse people in your photos and connect with your work on a deeper level.

And what does all that mean?

It's easier for you to make money!

Sell your images right from your portfolio, commission free. That means whatever you sell, you get 100 percent of the profits. You also keep your copyrights.

Add in a custom domain name for a professional look, built-in analytics to track the performance of your images and blog posts, social media integration, galleries, and contact forms, and you have the makings for a professional website for your photography.

What's not to like about that?!

There's a lot more to love about Photler. Get an introduction in the video below:

Freelance

Freelance work has always been a possibility for photographers, but in recent years, it has become a much more popular avenue for people to make money with their camera.

Whether you live in a small town or a big city, newspapers, magazines, websites, and so forth are always looking for someone with a creative eye that can fulfill their need for images of local events, places, and people.

The first step to getting freelance work is to put together a portfolio, which as I noted earlier, is quite easy to do with Photler.

Once you have a solid collection of images, it's a simple matter of contacting local publications, pointing them to your portfolio, and make yourself available to document whatever they need.

Granted, freelance work isn't the most stable means of making money, however, if you just need some money on the side, it can work out quite well.

In the long term, once you've got an established relationship with a publication, the stream of jobs is much more likely to be more stable, and might even turn into something more permanent, if you desire.

Become an Assistant Photographer

A great way to make a little money with your camera and get valuable experience behind the lens is to become an assistant photographer, or what is usually referred to as a second shooter.

Established professionals will often hire second shooters to help them cover large events. Weddings, graduations, corporate gigs, and so forth are just too large for a single photographer to handle in many cases.

Enter a second shooter.

Being a second shooter is an excellent way to get your feet wet in the industry without the pressure of having to start your own business, find clients, and so forth.

What's more, in addition to having a chance to make money and get experience, you can also get advice from the primary shooter about how he or she started their business, market themselves, get clients, and so on.

Just like with freelancing, becoming a second shooter requires that you prove your worth to potential employers.

Again, having a solid portfolio that shows off your technical and creative abilities is a crucial aspect of that process.

But having a portfolio isn't enough. You'll need to pound the pavement, make connections with photographers in your area, and take the initiative to seek out second shooting opportunities.

Wrapping It Up

Though there are many different ways you can put some money in the bank with your camera, the ones outlined above are among your best bets.

As noted earlier, being a second shooter gets you valuable experience in the field. Doing freelance work is a great way to make connections in the industry and set yourself up for a potentially long-term working relationship.

But the key to both of those is having a professional portfolio to show off your work. To do that, I can't recommend Photler highly enough!

Get started today so you can unlock the potential of your photography and start making some money!

There's plenty you need to do to build a photography business.

But one of the first things that needs to happen is to get your photography website up and running.

Fortunately, we live in a time in which there are plenty of options to help you do that.

Naturally, there are better ways to build a photography website than others, though.

Below, I've outlined three possibilities for putting together a unique and beautiful website.

Think of these as the "good," "better," and "best" options.

The Good Option - Hire a Pro

Having a professional website built can be advantageous because the responsibility of doing so rests on the shoulders of the person you hire to do it.

That means that you can spend your precious time focusing on other things related to your business, like actually taking photos!

On the one hand, a professionally designed website means you'll have a beautiful, functional web presence that will wow your customers and potential customers.

But on the other hand, a professionally designed website comes with a hefty price tag.

In fact, it could end up costing you a couple thousand dollars when it's all said and done...

That's why this is a "good" option and not a "better" or "best" option.

Though you (hopefully) get a great looking site, the downside comes when you have to write that big check. Whether you're just starting out or have been a photographer for years, budget will always be a concern.

The Better Option - DIY

A better choice might be to opt for a do-it-yourself website option like Wordpress.

I've put this in the "better" category for one reason and one reason only - it's inexpensive.

There are tons of Wordpress themes out there - many of which are low-cost or free - that enable you to have a good-looking website without spending a lot of money to do so.

This is especially advantageous if you have some experience with website design and coding because Wordpress makes it relatively easy to build a website on your own.

And while this option is great for your pocketbook, it's not so great from a time perspective...

Using Wordpress means you have to do a lot of legwork to get the site going.

You have to find a theme, do any customizations you want to get it looking the way you want, create individual pages and posts, and so forth.

In other words, this is a time-hungry option.

So, a professional website is fast and expensive, and Wordpress is slow and cheap.

If only there were an option that combines the best of both worlds...

The Best Option - Photler

Fortunately for those of us in the photography industry, there is a "best of both worlds" option, and that's Photler.

For starters, Photler was designed by photographers, for photographers, so you know that it's a product that has all the features and benefits you want and need to build your business and your brand.

Consider this...

With Photler, you can create a breathtaking image portfolio that allows you to share your images with the world. It's as simple as adding your photos - that's it!

You also get crucial tools for communicating with clients and potential clients like a blogging platform.

With a blog, you not only have a means of driving traffic to your website to get more eyes on your photos, but you also have a pulpit from which you can demonstrate your mastery and understanding of photography topics.

By that I mean this - people want to know that you know what you're doing before they hire you. They want to see gorgeous photos, yes, but they also want to get a feel for how you go about your craft, too.

What better way than to do that with frequent blog posts?

Perhaps the best part, though, is that Photler has a built-in e-commerce function that allows you to sell your photos.

That means that as soon as you set up your account and get your images on your Photler site, you can start selling.

With Photler, you even get to keep all your proceeds from your sales -there's zero commissions!

"I am a new user to Photler so I am still learning my way around. I've had questions along the way but the customer support has been outstanding. Everyone is so lovely to work with and always so eager to help me problem solve. As a new company, they are still working out a few kinks, but they are such a proactive, hardworking and genuinely happy team that I have no doubt that they are on their way to becoming a gold standard in the industry." - Sami Wellcome

So, let's recap here...

With Photler, you get professionally designed website templates that are ready to go for you - there's no waiting and no paying huge design fees.

You also get an easy-to-use content management system that makes customizing your site and adding your photos a breeze. That means you spend less time worrying about getting your website going and have more time to attend to other tasks.

Add to that incredible features like a custom domain name to match your brand, gorgeous image galleries to show off your photos, contact forms for capturing leads, social media integration, and analytics tools built right in, and you have a complete photography website package!

"I get my personal portfolio page, just with few clicks. It’s very useful!" -  Michał Gałczyński

Photler is easy on your pocketbook, packed with tons of helpful features, easy to use, and can help you get your site up and running in a matter of hours, not weeks.

If you want to maximize your online impact, go with the best option. Go with Photler.

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Since we live in a world in which just about everyone has a camera in their pocket and social media accounts to show off their photos, it can be a daunting task to make a name for yourself.

That isn't to say that you're competing with every single person with a camera for customers, but it does mean that there's a lot of "photography noise" out there that you need to help potential clients sift through to find you.

Part of your business strategy needs to focus on building your brand so that you're a recognizable asset for people searching for photography services.

The question is, how do you build your photography brand?

You Need a Good Website

One of the most visible aspects of your photography business is your website.

It's your window to the world and will serve as the primary point of contact for a large number of potential customers.

Yet, some photographers neglect this aspect of their branding strategy in lieu of simply having a Facebook page or a Flickr profile.

In this day and age in which everyone seems to have a Facebook page and a Flickr profile, that's just not going to cut it for you.

Having a gorgeous, professional-looking photography website doesn't have to be hard to create or expensive, either.

Photler was designed with photographers in mind because it allows you to build your brand quickly and easily...

"Being a designer myself I'm picky about which tools I use. Thanks to Photler I can customize every detail of the design!" - Raoul Korzuschek

Not only does it allow you to create a beautiful portfolio to show off your photos, but you also get blogging tools (more on that in a minute) as well as a complete photo-selling platform so you can start making money off your images. There's no commissions on your sales, either, so you keep 100 percent of what you earn.

Not bad, right?!

Perhaps the best part is that there is absolutely no coding required.

That means you don't have to hire a programmer or spend countless, frustrating hours trying to figure out how to build a website yourself.

Photler has beautiful, professionally-designed website themes that put a face to your business name, each of which is easily updated in an intuitive content management system.

And adding images is a breeze, too - just import the images you want to show off from Instagram, Flickr, Dropbox, and other locations online, and you can populate your website galleries with your gorgeous photos.

Photler really is a feature-rich branding solution for photographers...

"An awesome website builder that helps you create a unique online space to share your travels and to also sell. I really love the simple, yet unique, templates that you can customise to your liking. I especially love the World Map feature! The team at Photler are also an amazing bunch. Whatever problem there is, big or small, they always are there to help in the best way they can. I highly recommend the team at Photler to anybody looking to share their world adventures to the online world!" - Michelle Foong

You get a beautiful website with a custom domain name, a portfolio, a blog, and image galleries, contact forms for capturing leads, and even social media integration to connect your site to all your existing social media channels.

There's even analytics tools built right in so you get a better idea of what content is successful and what content needs more work.

If you want to build your photography brand, Photler should be on your radar as one of the most comprehensive (and easiest!) ways to do so.

Put Valuable Content Out There

As I noted earlier, one of the great things about Photler is that it includes blogging tools.

That's a huge benefit for you because another avenue you can take to build your photography brand is to put valuable content out there.

Again, this seems to be something that's lost on some photographers.

Sure, they might share content that other people have created or do a good job of posting new images they take to their portfolio or social media channels, but consumers want more than that.

Valuable content can take many forms, too.

You might start a weekly blog post in which you give advice to consumers about purchasing camera gear.

You can start a YouTube channel and give video tutorials on photography tips and tricks.

Start a monthly or quarterly on-location photography class so you can interact with photography enthusiasts in person.

The point is that when people search online for a photographer (or any other service provider, for that matter), they want someone that has demonstrated their knowledge and abilities in their field of work.

What better way to say, "Hey, I know what I'm doing!" than by consistently offering the public tips, tricks, and secrets to success in photography?

Figure Out Why You're Unique

Having a website and putting valuable content out there for potential clients to consume are certainly important steps in building your business.

But you can't undertake those tasks until you figure out what makes you unique in a sea of photographers.

When you start out as a photographer, your inclination might be to try to be everything to everyone.

But if you approach branding that way, you'll quickly find that you're more of a "yes man" than someone that actually has something of value to offer.

In other words, by trying to please everyone, you'll have a branding message that's muddled and confusing, and you'll end up pleasing no one!

Instead, focus on something that makes your approach to photography one that's different from all the rest.

This might be the type of photography you do, the manner in which you approach working with clients, or even the way you price your images for sale.

The point is that you need to ensure that the branding materials you put out there - be that on your website, in the local newspaper, or someplace else - need to be unique, fun, eye-catching, and valuable to potential clients.

Make sure that your branding materials aren't just on-message, but that they also reflect who you are as a person and your personality.

There's not many ways to better convey your uniqueness than saturating your branding with your unique personality!

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If you travel at all these days, you know that it can be a harrowing experience...

That means that once you get to your destination, you might be looking for respite from the kind of stress and anxiety that you experienced on your trek to get there.

One way to do that is to make sure that you have photography gear that makes taking photos, processing photos, and sharing your photos as easy as possible.

I've put together a list of a few photography gadgets that help you do just that...

Taking Photos

A Next-Level Camera Remote

If you want to make the process of taking photos easier (and more productive), I suggest you pick up a camera remote.

The virtues of a camera remote are many: 

• They help minimize camera shake, thus resulting in sharper photos.
• They allow you to take self-portraits or be in group portraits with your friends and family that are on the trip.
• They give you the power to hold the shutter open for long periods of time for making long exposures.

But if you opt for a high-end camera remote like Pulse by Alpine Labs, you'll have even more capabilities at your fingertips.

For example, Pulse helps you create time lapse videos with just a few touches of your smartphone's screen.

That means you'll not only have tack-sharp still images of your trip, but you'll have gorgeous time lapse videos, too.

It'll let you take real-time video as well, and has all the controls you need to take epic long exposures.

In other words, Pulse is a camera remote on the next level, something that lets you preview images and histograms on your phone, control your camera from up to 100 feet away, and is packaged in a tiny gadget that only weighs 1.5 ounces.

If that's not travel-friendly, I don't know what is!

A Travel Photography Tripod

Clearly, not all occasions when you're traveling will necessitate a tripod.

But when the time calls for one, you don't want something that's big, bulky, and heavy.

You also don't want something that's flimsy and poorly built...

The ideal solution is a solid, well-built tripod that folds down small but doesn't weigh a ton.

That perfectly describes the Sirui T-1205X Carbon Fiber Tripod.

This tripod weighs only two pounds but can support up to 22 pounds of camera gear.

What's more, it can extend to more than 51-inches tall, but when folded down, it's a mere 13.8-inches tall.

If those aren't the stats of an ideal travel photography tripod, I don't know what is!

Processing Photos

Photoshop, Lightroom, or GIMP?

There's plenty of options for processing your photos when you're on the go.

Naturally, many photographers prefer the big boys like Photoshop or Lightroom.

If you're on a budget, GIMP is a free photo editor that has many of the same features as the Adobe products mentioned above.

For my money, Lightroom is the best option of the bunch.

That's because Lightroom has the best organization system of the three, so you can quickly sort and file your photos after a day out shooting based on the date, the subject, or the event.

Additionally, Lightroom allows you to create editing presets that you can then save, so if you have a certain editing style, you can just apply your preset to each image you import rather than going through the entire process of repeating each editing step every single time.

In other words, Lightroom will keep your photos organized and help you edit them in short order - just what you want when you're on the go!

Sharing Photos

A Photography Portfolio, Elevated

Anyone can upload their photos to Facebook or Instagram...

But as great as those platforms are, they just aren't as professional as having your own portfolio and website.

And I know what you're thinking...

You don't have the time, the money, or the computer know-how to build your own website and portfolio.

Luckily, there's a solution that was built by travel photographers, for travel photographers, and it's called Photler.

 "A much better showcase for my travel photography!" - Anthony Ellis

Think of Photler as the ideal portfolio-making system.

Not only does Photler have pre-built, professionally-designed website templates to choose from (meaning you don't have to do any coding at all!), but they also have all the tools you need to promote your work.

"I have a really good experience with Photler - very easy to use & simple. And what I really appreciate is very good customer support. The people from Photler are doing a good job!" - Ondrej Lednicky

That includes one-click image importing, blogging tools, mobile friendly website templates, and even a sales platform to make some money off your travel photos.

Sounds too good to be true, right?

Wrong!

As I mentioned, Photler was designed by photographers, which is why it's packed with features that make your life a whole lot easier.

No photographer that I know wants to be holed up in their hotel room trying to build or maintain their portfolio. They want to be out in the world, taking photos of the people and places that inspire them.

Photler allows you to do that.

You can customize your selected website template to your heart's content, but since they look so good right out of the box, you might not have to do much customizing in the first place.

Plus, Photler gives you things like free, secure hosting, a map feature that allows you to pin the places you've been, and site analytics.

You also get password protected galleries, the ability to embed videos, and 24/7 customer support, all for a price that's tough to beat.

Whether travel photography is your job or simply a hobby, the gadgets and tools outlined above are, in my opinion, must-haves.

From taking photos to processing to sharing your images with the world, these tools will make your life much easier - and allow your fans to see your work with greater ease, too.

Don't keep messing around with your current workflow. Upgrade your travel photography experience with Photler and the other tools listed above!

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I won't mince words, here - building a successful photography business is hard to do.

But that doesn't mean that you can't take measures to make it easier on yourself and make success a more likely outcome.

In fact, part of what might ensure your success as a photographer is the "behind the scenes" work you do before you ever open your doors.

By that, I mean that devising a business plan, getting solid experience, and having a means to share and sell your work can go a long way in helping you achieve your dreams.

Let's look at each of these steps in more detail.

Develop a Business Plan

If building a successful photography business is the goal, a business plan is the roadmap to get there.

A business plan will help you organize your thoughts and ideas, develop a name, a brand, and a marketing strategy, help you identify your strengths and weakness, as well as your needs to move forward.

What's more, a business plan requires that you outline in specific terms what your business will be and how it will make money.

That includes analyses of things like cash flow, expenses, the type of business structure (i.e., sole proprietorship, LLC), and an examination of the target market and competing businesses as well.

Additionally, when developing a solid plan for your business, consider the following:

• Your unique selling points - why customers will choose you over your competitors.
• Your target market - the range of customers you intend to cater to.
• Your business policies - ranging from your hours of operation to your client contract to how you'll handle dissatisfied clients.
• Your goals for the short-term and long-term.

Creating a business plan requires a ton of thought and effort, but when you're done, you'll have a solid outline of where you are, where you want to be, and how to get there.

Learn More:

• Enroll in PhotographyTalk's Business Builder Mastery Course
• 3 Secrets for Building Your Photography Brand
• How to Start a Photography Business

Get Experience Behind the Lens

Even if you have a ton of raw talent and you can create jaw-dropping images, you still need to get some experience actually working as a photographer.

I mean, it's one thing to grab your camera and head out to take photos of landscapes or your friends or the night life in the big city whenever you feel like it.

It's another thing entirely to have to work on other people's schedules, taking photos that they want you to take that may or may not jive with what your creative vision would be.

In other words, you have to learn how to be an employee and get the job done with your camera.

What's more, more practice never hurt anyone.

Whether you dedicate a couple of hours a day to perfecting your approach in the field or in post-processing, getting more camera time will only help you develop your artistic style and your workflow.

And if you can get some time behind the lens and find a mentor too, then you'll be even better off!

A mentor can be the best asset you have as you build your business because they've been there, done that, and can offer real-world advice of what to do and not to do.

Maybe it's just a good friend that you talk with on occasion. Perhaps you take a job as a second shooter under the wing of a more experienced photographer.

However you do it, getting more experience, learning about the industry, and perhaps most importantly, getting sage business advice, are critical components of your future success.

Learn More:

• Your Guide to Becoming a Professional Photographer
• 3 Options for Building a Killer Photography Website

Find a Way to Share and Sell Your Work

A crucial component of whether or not your new photography business will be a success or a flop is your ability to reach potential customers.

That means having a website that acts as a hub for marketing your brand, sharing the work you've done, and selling photos to clients.

There are plenty of ways to do this, ranging from hiring a professional to create your website for you to finding a Wordpress template to work with.

The problem with hiring a professional, though, is that it can be incredibly expensive. And the problem with something like Wordpress is that you have to have knowledge of website design and development to build your site.

That's why using something like Photler is a better choice.

Photler has stunning pre-made website themes that were made by photographers, for photographers.

That means you don't have to sift through thousands of so-so templates to find something specifically for photography. Instead, you have access to gorgeous photography themes that allow you to get online and do so quickly because Photler doesn't require you to know anything about coding.

In that regard, it's like a plug-and-play website. You just pick your desired template, add your information and images, and you're on your way!

"I don't think I have ever met such a fantastic group of human beings running a business as good as these guys. The journey has been amazing since day one and is one for a lifetime! Photler has the humour, kindness, professionalism and perfectionism than any big company can't beat. And because they are a start up they still have the luxury to call you by your name (or even nickname) and follow your adventure as excited as you personally are. You are not a ticket amongst millions on their customer support dashboard you are you, unique. And they are so proud of all of their users that you just want to hug them all. On top of the amazing customer experience but they have the expertise of the digital world and are very up to date with the latest trends when it comes to digital so you will be the first in the know when a new functionality is up and running. Basically to cut it short, they grow as fast as you grow and that's where the magic begins. Thank you!" - Marion Payen

But don't think that Photler is just a slick-looking image portfolio...

It's a total website solution that includes blogging tools, contact forms, built-in social media integration, and analytics tools.

"The WOW effect created by the world map with my personal pins and the overall design is unlike any other portfolio site I've ever come across!" - Ross Louis Klein

Photler also has built-in e-commerce so you can begin to monetize the images you take.

In other words, Photler not only gives you a quick and easy way to get online, but it enables you to have a professional-looking website with custom branding, blogging, communication tools, and e-commerce, and all without the huge price tag of hiring a professional to do it for you.

When you're building a business, keeping an eye on your bottom line is necessary for your survival.

With Photler, you have a way to build your brand, expand your clientele, and build your business to start bringing money in.

Now that's how to start a business!

Learn More:

• Explore Photler and Sign up for Your 14-Day Free Trial
• 3 Great Ways to Make Money With Your Camera
• Explore Photography Business Tips from A to Z

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Let's face it - as fun as photography is, you aren't in the business of taking photos simply to enjoy yourself.

You need to make money, too.

Fortunately, there's plenty of ways for you to improve your business' bottom line.

But with all those options comes the question, "What's the best way to share and sell photos?"

Let's see if we can't answer that question!

The Good Option: Stock Photography

Stock photography has long been a good option for sharing and selling your photos.

Not only are there plenty of stock photography sites you can join to sell your images, but there are also millions of people looking for quality stock photos each and every day.

With all those people seeking images, there's a good chance that you'll be able to make some sales.

The trick, of course, is to give the people what they want.

On the one hand, that means staying on top of current trends in stock photos and setting aside time to create images to fit that trend.

For example, with the "Great American Eclipse" happening earlier this year, people were searching for photos of solar eclipses.

On the other hand, that also means understanding how to properly keyword your images. After all, if you don't include the keywords people are searching for, they'll have a tough time finding your images.

One negative about stock photography is that it just doesn't pay much compared to other sales methods.

Sure, you can make a great deal of passive income off your images if they become popular, but for most photographers, stock photography translates into nominal side income - not a full-time job.

Nevertheless, it's still a good way to promote your work and make a little money at the same time!

Learn More:

• 123RF Review: How to Make Money Selling Your Photos
  
• 9 Alternatives to iStockPhoto

The Better Option: Etsy

Etsy is a popular selling platform for a lot of artists, not just photographers.

You can have your own little online shop where you can sell prints, albums, photo books, framed images, and so forth.

The nice thing about Etsy is that it's become an increasingly popular place for consumers to shop. Like stock photography, that means there's the potential for a lot of people to see your images, and hopefully, buy something.

What's more, it can easily become part of your larger marketing strategy.

By that I mean that you can use it as an online store for your work and reach a much larger audience. You can also put your Etsy shop link on your website, business cards, and other marketing materials to try to drive more traffic to your shop.

As a result, Etsy has better upside than stock photography because the items you sell are likely worthy of a higher price tag.

Of course, unlike stock photography, Etsy is not a source of passive income.

That means that you have to constantly update your product offerings, and if you sell something like a framed print, you have to make it, box it, and ship it.

Granted, you're probably already doing things like that out of your brick-and-mortar studio, but still, it's added work.

The bigger problem is that Etsy takes a cut of your earnings.

Not only do you have to pay a fee to list something in your shop, but you also have to pay a fee on every item you sell. There's also fees based on where buyers live.

While Etsy has the potential to be a lucrative means of sharing and selling your photos, you don't get to keep all those earnings.

Learn More:

• 3 Great Ways to Make Money With Your Camera

The Best Option: Do It Yourself

So, stock photography bends to the whims of what's popular, which means you have to try to adapt your images to what people want.

Online shops like Etsy have great potential as a complement to your brick-and-mortar store, but the fees can add up.

You can get around these issues by sharing and selling your photos yourself on your own website.

If it sounds scary, it isn't! Especially with excellent photography website builders like Photler.

Not only does sharing and selling your photos yourself mean that you have total creative control over what images you present to buyers, but it also means that you don't have to pay anyone else for the privilege of doing so.

Where some website builders charge fees like Etsy, Photler doesn't. With no commissions to pay, you keep all the profits off your sales - as it should be!

And Photler makes it easy to start selling photos, too.

"Photler is amazing, and has the potential to be even more amazing. It is unlike any other photo platform I have encountered, and look forward to even more features and functionality as they grow. I look forward to having my site grow with them." - Ross Klein

There's no coding, no worry about integrating a third-party store. There's no Photler branding or ads, either.

Instead, you just select a pre-made template from Photler's collection, customize it to your liking should you wish, add your information and images, and you've got a professionally-designed website complete with an online store. And you don't have to pay a web designer to do it, either!

And don't think that Photler is just an online shop...

It's a total website solution for photographers. You get a gorgeous portfolio to show off your work, blogging capabilities to tell your fans about what you're doing, and handy tools like one-click image imports, mapping tools, and mobile-friendly designs.

"I made my personal website in a very simple way and the result is beautiful and professional!" - Alessandro Calzolaro

Add to that awesome features like social media integration, secure hosting, password-protected galleries, and 24/7 customer support, and you start to see why Photler is the best solution of the bunch.

Not only is it an easy way to share and sell your photos, but it's also a complete branding solution for your business.

Build your website, show off your work, interact with customers with blogging and social media tools, and make money off your images.

If that doesn't say "easy way to share and sell photos," I don't know what does!

Learn More:

• Explore Photler and Start Your 14-Day Free Trial Today
• 3 Options for Building a Killer Photography Website

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