Fstoppers

Making Real Money: The Business of Commercial Photography with Monte Isom

Making Real Money: The Business of Commercial Photography with Monte Isom - Main image
$224.99 $299.99 In stock

Category: Business of Photography

Are you a photographer who has an amazing portfolio but still struggles to land the jobs you want? Maybe you've been a professional photographer for years but you still haven't connected with advertising agencies or international brands. Perhaps you feel like your photography business has plateaued and you're not sure how to expand. In Monte Isom's new tutorial, Making Real Money: The Business of Commercial Photography, you will get an inside look at what it takes to land work from advertising agencies, the world's largest magazines, and international campaigns.

A final check before payment

Review your options, quantities and the final total before confirming.

Ordering for an occasion

Delivery times are estimates, so leave time before your occasion.

Standard Shipping: Handling (business days) 0–1; Transit (business days) 7–15.

Express Shipping: Handling (business days) 0–1; Transit (business days) 7–15.

View policy
If plans change

Ask the store about your order before making return or refund arrangements.

Please contact us for the refund processing timeframe before returning an item.

View policy
Planning delivery

Review the available services for your destination.

Standard Shipping · United States: $0.00

Express Shipping · United States: $3.99

View policy
Return arrangements

Contact the store first to check the conditions for your item.

United States · Return window (days after delivery): 30. Return method: By mail. Return postage: Seller pays.

View policy

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Thomas Z. ★★★★★

The section on how to actually approach ad agencies with a portfolio was worth the price alone. Monte keeps it practical and doesn't waste time on fluff. I've already changed how I pitch to clients based on his advice.

Christopher ★★★★★

I've been shooting professionally for years but couldn't crack the ad market until I applied Monte's approach to building a client list. The breakdown of how to structure a rate sheet and negotiate with art buyers was worth the price alone.

Thomas ★★★★★

The section on pitching to ad agencies was a game-changer for me—it broke down exactly what they look for in a commercial photographer's portfolio. I've already used his approach to land two small but paying gigs.