Is Real Estate Photography For You?

Take this 2-minute quiz to find out if real estate photography could be the right photography income stream for you.

QUESTION 1: Do you already own a camera that you know how to use in manual mode?

A. Yes

B. Yes, but I’m still learning manual

C. I have a camera, but I’m not confident using it

D. No, but I’m willing to invest in one

QUESTION 2: Are you willing to invest in a wide-angle lens if you don’t already have one?

A. Absolutely

B. Probably, if I know it’s the right lens

C. I’m not sure yet

D. No, I don’t want to invest in equipment

QUESTION 3: Which schedule sounds most appealing to you?

A. Morning and afternoon shoots, with most evenings and weekends free

B. ⁠Mostly Monday–Friday work

C. Flexible workdays where I can choose when I shoot

D. I actually prefer evenings and weekends

QUESTION 4: How would you feel about working independently for most of your shoots?

A. I would LOVE that.

B. ⁠That sounds pretty good to me.

C. ⁠I’d probably need some time to get comfortable.

D. ⁠I’d rather have someone with me most of the time.

QUESTION 5: Which sounds more appealing to you?

A. ⁠Photographing beautiful homes and spaces

B. ⁠Photographing people and directing them

C. ⁠Honestly, I like both

D. ⁠⁠I’m not sure

QUESTION 6: How do you feel about chasing clients, rescheduling sessions and constantly coordinating with people? ⁠

A. ⁠I’m over it.

B. ⁠⁠It’s one of my least favorite parts of photography.

C. ⁠⁠I don’t mind it.

D. ⁠⁠⁠I actually enjoy the client interaction.

QUESTION 7: Which sounds better to you? ⁠

A. One portrait session where you’re working with a family, managing personalities, posing everyone and creating an experience.

B. One property where you arrive, photograph the home, deliver the images and move on to the next shoot.

QUESTION 8: How would you describe yourself when it comes to business?

A. ⁠I’m motivated and willing to learn.

B. I’m already entrepreneurial.

C. ⁠I want more income but don’t really want to run a business.

D. I prefer someone else to handle the business side.

FINAL QUESTION: What’s motivating you to look for another photography income stream?

A. I want more consistent income.

B. I want more freedom and flexibility.

C. I’m tired of working evenings and weekends.

D. I just want to see what’s possible.

E. I want to build a business around photography.

F. I want to get out of portrait photography.

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