Home photo print studio

Hobby and pro photographers, wedding and portrait studios, artists selling prints, local families, and small businesses needing wall art.

Price per print by size and paper type, plus extras like color correction, mounting, framing and rush orders. Repeat orders from photographers and artists help most.

• Color management and basic photo editing
• Attention to detail
• Customer service and clear communication
• Packing and shipping fragile items

• Check whether your city or county requires a home occupation permit or business license, and whether your HOA or lease allows it
• Check your state's sales tax rules for printed goods and whether you need a seller's permit
• Get general liability insurance and check what it covers for damaged or lost customer orders
• Only print images the customer owns or has rights to, and set a clear copyright policy
• Ink, paper and printer maintenance costs can eat into margins, so price with them in mind

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on the printer, paper and packing supplies you choose. Ink, paper and printer maintenance are ongoing costs, so price your prints with them in mind.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on how many customers you win and what you charge. Revenue is not profit, and ink, paper and maintenance costs can eat into margins.

Check whether your city or county requires a home occupation permit or business license, and whether your HOA or lease allows it. Also check your state's sales tax rules and seller's permit, your insurance coverage, and set a clear copyright policy.