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Wedding Photographer Courses in Tweed Heads

A Wedding Photographer captures photos during ceremonies and receptions, edits images, and collaborates with couples to meet their photography needs.

How do I become a Wedding Photographer in Tweed Heads?

Get qualified to work as a Wedding Photographer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Wedding Photographer generally earns $1,200 per week ($62,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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The photography industry has seen strong job growth over the last five years. There are currently 17,100 professional photographers in Australia and many of them specialise as a Wedding Photographer. Wedding Photographers may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’re thinking of becoming a Wedding Photographer you could enrol in a Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging. This course will give you the skills to take professional wedding photos and covers topics including working to a brief, lighting techniques and enhancing and manipulating images. You might decide to further your study with a Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging or an Advanced Diploma of Photography.

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If you're looking to kickstart your career in photography, particularly in the field of wedding photography, Tweed Heads offers a variety of Wedding Photographer courses tailored to suit various skill levels. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience under your belt, there's a course for you. Beginners may find the Certificate III in Screen and Media CUA31020 to be the perfect entry point, providing the foundational skills needed to launch your photography journey. This course covers essential photography techniques that will help you capture beautiful moments on a couple's special day.

For those who are more seasoned in the world of photography, Tweed Heads boasts advanced courses such as the Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging CUA41120 and the Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging CUA50920. These courses delve deeper into specialised photography skills and digital imaging techniques, enabling experienced learners to refine their craft and expand their portfolio, ultimately making them more competitive in the wedding photography market.

The local scenic beauty of Tweed Heads, combined with a comprehensive curriculum, makes these Wedding Photographer courses an excellent choice for aspiring photographers. Additionally, professionals looking to diversify their skill set may be interested in exploring related fields of study such as Creative Arts, Fashion and Music courses or further photography options available within the Photography category. With such a range of educational offerings, the right course could be just a click away at Wedding Photographer courses in Tweed Heads.