Start an online photography course and tutoring business

Hobbyists and aspiring professionals who want flexible learning, and people living far from in-person classes.

Course fees, monthly memberships for feedback groups, and paid one-to-one mentoring sessions.

• Strong photography skills
• Clear explanations on video
• Basic video and editing
• Giving constructive feedback

• Only use images, music and fonts you own or are licensed to use
• Check consumer rules on distance selling and cancellation rights for online courses
• Check data protection (UK GDPR) when holding student details and photos
• Professional indemnity or public liability insurance may be worth checking for
• Courses can take time to attract students, so plan marketing from the start

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £200 to £1,500, depending on the equipment and software you already have and how you set up your lessons. Plan marketing from the start, as courses can take time to attract students.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £200 to £2,000, depending on how many students you attract and how you price classes and feedback. Courses can take time to build, so early months may be slower.

Check that you only use images, music and fonts you own or are licensed to use. Also check consumer rules on distance selling and cancellation, UK GDPR for student details and photos, and whether insurance is worthwhile.