Commission Structure
How PhotoVault Commissions Work
A complete breakdown of how you earn money with every client, including real-world scenarios and calculations
Commission Summary
$50
Upfront Commission
When client pays $100 first year
$4/mo
Recurring Commission
From year 2 onwards ($8/mo client payment)
$22/mo
Platform Fee
Your PhotoVault subscription
The Basic Commission Flow
How it works with a typical new client
1
Client Books Session
You photograph a wedding, newborn session, or family portrait. Total charge includes your photography fee.
2
Client Pays $100 First Year
Client pays $100 to PhotoVault for first year of storage. This is baked into your package pricing.
You Earn: $50 upfront commission
PhotoVault keeps: $50
PhotoVault keeps: $50
3
Client Renews (Year 2+)
After first year, client pays $8/month to keep their photos accessible forever.
You Earn: $4/month passive income
PhotoVault keeps: $4/month
PhotoVault keeps: $4/month
4
You Pay Platform Fee
Your PhotoVault subscription covers unlimited galleries and all features.
Your Cost: $22/month
Covers: Unlimited clients, storage, features
Covers: Unlimited clients, storage, features
Example: First Year Math
Client pays for session + storage:$100 (to PhotoVault)
Your upfront commission:+$50
Your monthly platform fee:-$22
Net profit first month:+$28
Ready to Start Earning?
Join PhotoVault today and turn your client galleries into recurring revenue streams