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Sell PhotosFeb 11, 20268 min readKamero Team

Instant Photo Sales at Events: Set Up, Price, and Get Paid on the Spot

The old model of event photography — shoot, edit for a week, deliver to the client, hope for referrals — is being replaced by something far more profitable. Photographers are now selling photos directly to event attendees, collecting payments instantly, and walking away from events with additional revenue in their pocket.

The Instant Sales Model

Here is the concept: while you are shooting an event, your photos are uploaded in real-time via Kam-Sync. Attendees scan a QR code, find their photos using AI face recognition, and purchase them on the spot. Payment is instant. Delivery is automatic. You earn while you shoot.

Why Instant Sales Convert Better

  • Impulse buying: People are most excited about photos while at the event. Waiting days to share a gallery means losing that emotional peak.
  • Social pressure: When one person at a table buys their photos and shares them, others follow.
  • Convenience: One tap to buy, instant delivery. No friction in the purchase process.
  • Fear of missing out: "Get your photos now" creates urgency that "photos will be available next week" does not.

Setting Up Instant Sales

Before the event

  1. Create your event on Kamero and enable Sell Photos.
  2. Configure your pricing (see strategies below).
  3. Set up Kam-Sync on your camera for real-time upload.
  4. Print QR codes — table cards, standees, and posters.
  5. Prepare a brief announcement script for the MC or event host.

During the event

  1. Shoot as normal — Kam-Sync handles the upload.
  2. Review and approve photos from your phone (optional but recommended).
  3. Have the MC announce: "Your professional photos are available now — scan the QR code on your table."
  4. Monitor sales in real-time from your Kamero dashboard.

Pricing Strategies for Different Events

Weddings and social events

  • Bundle pricing works best: "All your photos for ₹499."
  • Guests typically appear in 5-15 photos, making bundles feel like great value.
  • Consider offering a "family bundle" at a slight discount for groups.

Sports and marathons

  • Per-photo pricing: ₹99-₹199 per photo.
  • Bundle: "All your race photos for ₹299."
  • Runners typically want 3-8 photos (start, mid-race, finish, medal).

Corporate events

  • Higher price points work: ₹299-₹599 per bundle.
  • Professionals value headshots and stage photos for LinkedIn.
  • Offer the organizer a bulk deal: "Unlock all photos for all attendees" at a flat rate.

School events

  • Keep prices parent-friendly: ₹99-₹199 per bundle.
  • Parents will buy photos of their children without hesitation.
  • Offer class group photo bundles as an upsell.

Maximizing On-the-Spot Revenue

  • Announce early and often: The MC should mention photo availability at least 3 times during the event.
  • QR code placement: Every table, the entrance, near the bar, by the stage, at the exit.
  • Show previews: Display a slideshow of recent photos on a screen near the QR codes.
  • Create urgency: "Photos available at event pricing for the next 48 hours."
  • Leverage AI face recognition: The selfie-to-find-photos experience is a conversion driver. People are amazed when they see it work.

After the Event

Sales do not stop when the event ends:

  • Send a follow-up message to attendees: "Your event photos are still available."
  • Share highlights on social media with a link to the gallery.
  • Offer a limited-time discount: "Last chance to get your photos at 20% off."
  • Most photographers see 30-40% of total sales happen in the 48 hours after the event.

Payment and Payouts

Kamero handles all payment processing:

  • Buyers pay via UPI, credit card, debit card, or net banking.
  • Payments are processed instantly and securely.
  • You receive payouts directly to your bank account.
  • Full transaction history and analytics available in your dashboard.

Real Numbers from Real Events

Photographers using instant photo sales typically report:

  • 10-25% of attendees purchase photos when sales are promoted actively.
  • Average order value of ₹200-₹500 depending on event type and pricing.
  • Additional revenue of ₹10,000-₹50,000 per event on top of their shooting fee.
  • Higher satisfaction from event organizers who see the added value.

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