Photography workshops and short courses

Hobbyists, new parents, retirees, camera gift recipients and people wanting to improve for work or social media.

Fees per place on a course or workshop, with extras such as one-to-one sessions, gift vouchers and follow-up courses for returning students.

• Strong, current photography skills
• Clear and patient teaching
• Planning lessons and handling bookings
• Friendly with beginners

• Public liability insurance, and check whether the venue also requires its own cover
• If you teach under-18s, check safeguarding and DBS check requirements
• Check copyright rules for any images, music or course materials you use
• Clear refund and cancellation terms for students
• Register as a sole trader with HMRC and keep records of income

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £300 to £1,500, depending on venue hire, insurance and how you promote your classes. Workshops can begin part-time, at around 6 hours a week.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue of typically around £300 to £1,500, depending on class sizes, course prices and how often you run sessions. These are revenue figures before venue hire and other costs.

Check public liability insurance, and whether venues also require their own cover. If you teach under-18s, check safeguarding and DBS requirements. Also check copyright rules for images, music or materials, and set clear refund and cancellation terms.