Photography

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Photographer

Photographers capture images for events or clients, specialising in various styles while using creative techniques and equipment to meet briefs.

Avg yearly income $68,276
Skill level Advanced

Wedding Photographer

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

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Advanced

Portrait Photographer

A Portrait Photographer captures high-quality images of individuals or groups, tailoring shoots to client needs and using various techniques and equipment.

Avg yearly income $55,016
Skill level Advanced

Sports Photographer

A Sports Photographer captures images at sporting events for media or clubs, specialising in action shots and working flexible hours.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Event Photographer

An Event Photographer captures high-quality images at events like weddings and corporate functions, liaises with clients, and edits final photos.

Avg yearly income $67,600
Skill level Advanced

Product Photographer

A Product Photographer captures high-quality product images for media, collaborates with clients, and edits photos to enhance branding.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Advanced

Fashion Photographer

A Fashion Photographer captures images of models wearing clothing or accessories, collaborates with clients, and uses creative techniques to edit photos.

Avg yearly income $90,740
Skill level Advanced

Photojournalist

A Photojournalist captures images of news events for publication, often working irregular hours and collaborating closely with media colleagues.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in photography

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Photography Essentials: Capture the Moment
Online
100 hours
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Photojournalist Fashion Photographer
Wedding Photographer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Photojournalist Fashion Photographer Wedding Photographer + 1 more

Photography Professionals: Skills & Strategies to Grow Your Business
Online
120 hours
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Fashion Photographer Photojournalist
Wedding Photographer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Fashion Photographer Photojournalist Wedding Photographer + 1 more

Photography Essentials: Capture the Moment
Online
100 hours
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Photojournalist Fashion Photographer
Wedding Photographer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Photojournalist Fashion Photographer Wedding Photographer + 1 more

Photography Professionals: Skills & Strategies to Grow Your Business
Online
120 hours
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Fashion Photographer Photojournalist
Wedding Photographer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Fashion Photographer Photojournalist Wedding Photographer + 1 more

Photography Essentials: Capture the Moment
Online
100 hours
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Photojournalist Fashion Photographer
Wedding Photographer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Photojournalist Fashion Photographer Wedding Photographer + 1 more

Photography Professionals: Skills & Strategies to Grow Your Business
Online
120 hours
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Fashion Photographer Photojournalist
Wedding Photographer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Fashion Photographer Photojournalist Wedding Photographer + 1 more

Photography Essentials: Capture the Moment
Online
100 hours
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Photojournalist Fashion Photographer
Wedding Photographer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Photojournalist Fashion Photographer Wedding Photographer + 1 more

Photography Professionals: Skills & Strategies to Grow Your Business
Online
120 hours
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Fashion Photographer Photojournalist
Wedding Photographer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Fashion Photographer Photojournalist Wedding Photographer + 1 more
CUA31020

Certificate III in Screen and Media
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $8,044
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Camera Assistant Production Assistant Junior Animator
Junior Video Editor Wedding Photographer Videographer Theatre Technician
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Camera Assistant Production Assistant Junior Animator Junior Video Editor Wedding Photographer Videographer Theatre Technician + 4 more
CUA31120

Certificate III in Visual Arts
Blended, Distance, On Campus
6 - 24 months
$0 - $13,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Sculptor
Photographer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Sculptor Photographer + 1 more

Bachelor of Photography
Blended, On Campus
36 months
$81,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Photojournalist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Photojournalist
CUA41120

Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
9 - 12 months
$0 - $6,790
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Sports Photographer Wedding Photographer
Event Photographer Portrait Photographer Product Photographer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Sports Photographer Wedding Photographer Event Photographer Portrait Photographer Product Photographer + 3 more
CUA50920

Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 18 months
$0 - $17,340
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer
Sports Photographer Wedding Photographer Photojournalist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Sports Photographer Wedding Photographer Photojournalist + 3 more
CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media (Journalism)
On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Journalist Science Journalist News Reporter
Feature Writer Photojournalist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Journalist Science Journalist News Reporter Feature Writer Photojournalist + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Photography)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Photojournalist Magazine Stylist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Photojournalist Magazine Stylist

Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $54,864
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Director Photographer Multimedia Designer
Illustrator Digital Artist Art Technician Design Teacher Art Dealer Arts Writer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Director Photographer Multimedia Designer Illustrator Digital Artist Art Technician Design Teacher Art Dealer Arts Writer + 6 more

Bachelor of Fine Arts
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $113,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Illustrator Photographer Art Director
Fine Artist Freelance Artist Art Technician Senior Curator Set Designer Art Teacher Gallery Curator Ceramic Artist Visual Arts Teacher
+ 9 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Illustrator Photographer Art Director Fine Artist Freelance Artist Art Technician Senior Curator Set Designer Art Teacher Gallery Curator Ceramic Artist Visual Arts Teacher + 9 more

Master of Creative Arts
Blended, On Campus
24 months
$0 - $48,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Creative Director Digital Artist Performance Artist
Curator Multimedia Artist Music Producer Photographer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Creative Director Digital Artist Performance Artist Curator Multimedia Artist Music Producer Photographer + 4 more

Undergraduate Certificate of Photography
Online
6 months
$14,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Event Photographer Assistant Editor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Event Photographer Assistant Editor
DEFFOR004

Capture Forensic Photographic Images
Online
2 months
$597
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Forensic Science Technician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Forensic Science Technician
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