How Much Money Can an Architecture Photographer Make? (2023 Income Revealed)

Curious how much money an architecture photographer can make?
The spectrum is as broad as the buildings we photograph. Some people can make a happy living at $30,000 a year. Others can easily make more than $300,000 a year.
In this video I'll show you exactly how much I made as an architecture photographer in 2023 and break down where that money came from.
But more importantly, I'll try help you to think a little more intentionally about the work you do and how you spend your time outside of work to achieve a balance that allows you to be happy and fulfilled.
00:00 - As an architecture photographer in 2023 I made $235,543.
00:35 - Spending your time intentionally to have a work-life balance.
02:30 - How I set myself up financially to be able to turn down work I don't want to do.
04:00 - My family's "vision statement".
5:56 - Setting goals
6:20 - Tracking goals
9:19 - Break down of my 2023 income
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Adam Taylor is a Hawaii interior and architecture photographer based in Oahu, and servicing all islands, including Maui, Kauai, and Big Island.

[@jblandingphotography]

I always appreciate how open you are about your business, and how willingly you give great advice to anyone that comes along with a question.

[@adamtaylorphotos]

Thank you, it truly does help fulfill me and bring me happiness. Especially on a platform like this where I know people watch, and leave comments like yours.

[@jonihofmann3318]

This video came along just at the right time for me! I need to stop dragging my feet with my transition to full-time A&D photography. There's nothing stopping me but my own fears. Your information and transparency is truly appreciated, Adam.

[@adamtaylorphotos]

Thank you Joni! Set goals, make a plan, take action, work hard!

[@jonathanadediji9438]

Appreciate you taking the time to share your skills and your personal family vision statement.

[@adamtaylorphotos]

Mahalo Jonathan!

[@cnkaufmann]

This is one of the most helpful videos I’ve seen on architecture photography, especially for me who plans to get into the industry.

[@adamtaylorphotos]

Amazing Chris! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment...knowing that it helped even one person means so much to me and is the reason I make these videos. (Without feedback, they would feel like a waste of time.)

[@rephotonewbie]

Congratulations to having a great year Adam, but mostly to doing work you love!

[@adamtaylorphotos]

Thanks so much Oscar!

[@elinstrom288]

Appreciate you Adam. Proud of your priorities, and excited to see what 2024 has in store for you. -Ethan Linstrom

[@adamtaylorphotos]

Thanks so much Ethan!

[@squidlyist]

This is great Adam! Thanks so much for putting this out there! It's very inspiring!

[@adamtaylorphotos]

Thanks Ryan, appreciate that!

[@mikestewart4733]

Thanks for sharing! Great example for all of us.

[@adamtaylorphotos]

Thank you Mike!