Local photography workshops and short courses

Hobbyists, parents, retirees, travellers and small business owners who want to take better photos.

Fee per student for each workshop or multi-week course, with extra income from small-group outings and printed notes or follow-up sessions.

• Strong photography skills across a few styles
• Clear, patient teaching
• Organising venues, bookings and groups

• Public liability insurance, and check whether the venue requires its own cover
• Check whether your course needs to be registered or accredited if you ever want to call it a nationally recognised qualification (ASQA rules)
• Working with children, including teen classes, needs a check in most states, so confirm with your state body
• Get consent if you show or share students' photos, and clear rules on photographing people in public places
• Register an ABN and check when GST registration applies

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on venue hire, insurance, teaching materials and how much you spend on marketing. These are estimates, so start with a small number of classes to test demand.

Monthly revenue is typically around $400 to $2,500, depending on how many workshops you run, your class sizes and your ticket prices. These are estimates, and building a regular audience can take time.

Check public liability insurance and whether venues need their own cover. Also check ASQA rules if you ever want to offer a nationally recognised qualification, working with children checks for teen classes, consent for sharing students' photos, and ABN and GST.