Modelling and Presentation Classes in a Hired Studio

Teenagers and their parents, adults wanting confidence or social media skills, and people curious about modelling.

Course fees per student, plus optional extras such as a photo shoot day, one-on-one coaching or a final showcase event.

• Confident posing and presentation
• Teaching and giving kind, honest feedback
• Organising classes and bookings
• Good communication with parents

• Working with Children Check requirements if you teach under-18s, check your state or territory rules
• Public liability insurance, and check whether the venue needs its own cover from you
• Never promise paid modelling work or agency contracts, Australian Consumer Law applies to misleading claims
• Clear fee, deposit and refund terms in writing
• Get written parental consent before taking or sharing photos of minors

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on studio hire rates, insurance, marketing and the equipment you need. Hiring by the hour keeps upfront costs lower than leasing your own premises.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on class sizes, your fees and how many courses you run. Revenue is not profit, as studio hire and marketing costs come out of it.

Check your state or territory Working with Children Check requirements if you teach under-18s, plus insurance and venue cover. Never promise paid modelling work, as Australian Consumer Law applies. Use written fee and refund terms and get parental consent for photos.