Outdoor photography workshops

Hobbyists, new camera owners, travellers getting ready for a trip and people wanting a social weekend activity.

A per-person fee for each 2 to 3 hour session or a small course of several weeks, plus occasional private lessons or gift vouchers.

• Confident with a camera in manual mode
• Clear, patient teaching
• Organising small groups

• Public liability insurance, which venues and councils often ask for
• Council or land manager permits for commercial activity in parks and on beaches, check before advertising
• Weather cancellations, set a clear rain-date or refund policy
• An ABN is needed, and check when GST registration applies as your turnover grows

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $1,500, depending on the equipment you already own, your insurance and how you promote your sessions. These are estimates, so check insurance quotes early.

Monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $2,000, depending on your session prices, group sizes and how many workshops you run. This is an estimate of revenue before costs, not profit.

Check public liability insurance, which venues and councils often ask for. Check council or land manager permits for commercial activity in parks and on beaches before advertising, and check your ABN and when GST registration applies.