Let’s get something straight: passive income doesn’t mean doing nothing. It means doing the work once and getting paid for it again and again.
This morning, I checked my numbers from the day before and here’s what I saw: $1,978.50. Earned while I was sleeping.
That income came from the digital products I’ve created, mini courses, preset packs, templates, and workshop replays. I didn’t launch a big promotion. I wasn’t on Instagram all day. I was simply living my life. That’s the power of passive income for photographers.

You Already Have Something to Teach
If you’re a photographer, you have something people would pay to learn. Your process. Your posing style. Your editing workflow. Your client experience. That knowledge can become:
- ✅ A mini course that sells on autopilot
- ✅ An ebook that brings in income while you sleep
- ✅ A preset pack that sells during your kid’s soccer game
- ✅ A workshop replay that works for you long after it’s recorded
I’ve created all of these, and they’ve helped me add a powerful passive income stream to my business, without trading more hours for more dollars.
You Don’t Need a Huge Following to Start Making Passive Income
Here’s the truth: you don’t need to be “famous” or have tens of thousands of followers. You just need:
- A clear idea that solves a problem for other photographers
- A simple system to package and deliver it
- A way to market it that feels authentic to you
When I first started creating educational products, I didn’t wait to “be known.” I trusted my gut, followed what I was already being asked about, and created resources based on what I knew worked.
If your gut is whispering “I want this…” it’s not random, it’s your next level calling.
Ready to Pivot Into Digital Products and Passive Income?
I’m working on something brand new for photographers who are ready to pivot into education and digital products, and start building an extra six figures of income a year.
Not sure if it’s for you yet? I’ll send you my free workbook to help you figure out if you’re ready to take the leap.
Because passive income isn’t just a dream. It’s a business model that works, especially for creatives like us.

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