On-Location business and marketing photographer

Cafes, restaurants, trades businesses, real estate and professional firms, tourism operators and marketing agencies.

Half-day or full-day rates, or a fixed price per project, with editing included. Repeat work comes from ongoing content needs.

• Portable lighting and camera skills
• Photo editing
• Working with people on set
• Quoting and client management

• Public liability insurance and equipment insurance, as you work at clients' premises
• Check whether you need permits for shooting in public spaces or council-owned locations
• Get written agreements covering copyright, usage and payment terms, and consent from people who appear in images
• Register for an ABN, and check the GST registration threshold
• Drone photography has extra rules, check with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) before offering it

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on the camera, portable lighting, editing software and insurance you need. Your existing gear will affect where you land in that range.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $6,000, depending on how many clients you book, the type of shoots you offer and how much time you can commit each week.

Check public liability and equipment insurance, whether you need permits for public or council-owned locations, and written agreements covering copyright, usage and consent. Also check ABN and GST registration, and CASA rules before offering drone photography.