Home photo printing studio

Families, hobby photographers, small studios, schools and local businesses who want better quality than supermarket kiosks.

Price per print or product, with extra for colour correction, framing, mounting and rush orders. Repeat orders from photographers and local groups build steady income.

• Colour management and basic photo editing
• Attention to detail and quality control
• Customer service and clear communication

• Check with your local council whether you need approval to run a home-based business
• Get an ABN and check when you need to register for GST
• Customers may send images they do not own, so have terms covering copyright and permission to print
• Ink and paper costs and printer maintenance can eat into margins, so price carefully
• Look into public liability insurance and cover for your equipment

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on the printer, paper and other equipment you choose. Treat this as an estimate. Ink, paper and maintenance affect your margins, so price carefully.

Check with your local council whether you need approval for a home-based business, and get an ABN and check when to register for GST. Also have terms covering copyright and permission to print, and look into public liability and equipment cover.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $3,500, depending on how many customers you attract and the products you sell. Ink and paper costs and printer maintenance can eat into margins, so price carefully.