Idea #10: Portrait parties

For many years, makeup salespeople, Tupperware salespeople, and your annoying neighbor have been getting sales for their companies by asking people to hold a party and invite their friends. Then, the salesperson attends the party, provides some entertainment, and then pitches a sale to the attendees. Some of these parties can be really fun, and others are a bit too pushy.

Photographers, especially female photographers, can take advantage of this idea too! Do a portrait party where you make a home-studio in the person's house and take fun pictures of all the women who come to attend. If you're clever and can throw a good party, the attendees will love it! Then, make your pitch and offer a price reduction to do a shoot for the women. If they have kids, newborns, or even just a spouse, they'll be on the hook for another session. If you have the personality for this type of thing, it could be a great way to get clients booked!

Money you can make by implementing this idea: If you are a “people person” and can make the event fun, it is likely that you'd get around half of the attendees to book a session. Multiply the number of sessions by your normal fee, and you have a great profit, and it was fun to earn!