Online photography course and live classes

Beginners and keen hobbyists across Australia and overseas who prefer to learn at home on their own schedule.

Course fees, either one-off or monthly, plus optional paid extras like one-to-one photo reviews.

• Strong photography skills in a chosen niche
• Clear explaining on video
• Basic video editing and online marketing

• Check Australian Consumer Law rules on refunds and clear course descriptions
• Check whether you need to collect GST once your turnover reaches the threshold
• Use only music, images and fonts you have the rights to in your lessons
• Check professional indemnity insurance if you give detailed feedback or advice
• Online courses can take time to attract students, so plan your marketing from the start

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $2,500, depending on your camera and lighting setup, course platform, editing tools and marketing. These are estimates, so begin with one niche and a small first course.

Monthly revenue is typically around $200 to $3,000, depending on how many students you attract and your course and class pricing. Online courses can take time to find students, so plan your marketing from the start.

Check Australian Consumer Law rules on refunds and clear course descriptions, and when to collect GST. Also make sure you have rights to any music, images and fonts, and consider professional indemnity insurance if you give detailed feedback.