Making Your Camera Pay

"Making Your Camera Pay" by Frederick C. Davis is an early 20th-century guide that teaches beginner photographers how to make money from their photos. Written as a manual, likely in the 1920s, the book shows how to sell pictures to magazines and newspapers. It highlights what types of photos sell well, how to promote them effectively, and what tools and skills photographers need. Davis stresses the importance of knowing what the market wants and finding newsworthy moments to capture. The book lists good subjects for photos, like local happenings and everyday life scenes, while also giving advice on cameras, how to prepare photos for submission, and how to send them to publishers. He encourages readers by stating the importance of understanding needs and developing an eye for captivating photographic opportunities, and the potential for success is attainable with dedication and hard work.