📷 Photography Tools
Photography Profit Calculator
See your real profit and effective hourly rate after all time and expenses.
Package details
Travel, gear rental, print delivery
Fill in the details and click calculate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What profit margin should a photography business make?
After gear, insurance, software, marketing, and taxes, solo photographers keep 50–70% of revenue as pay+profit. Below 50%, either prices are low or costs (usually gear purchases) are hobby-driven.
What does a photography business actually spend yearly?
Typical full-timer: $3–8k gear amortization, $1–2k insurance, $1–2k software/subscriptions, $2–6k marketing, plus taxes. That is $8–20k before paying yourself — which package prices must cover.
How many shoots per month do I need to hit my income goal?
Target income ÷ average profit per shoot. If a $600 session nets $420 after costs, a $5k/month goal needs ~12 shoots — and the calendar space for their editing hours.
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