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

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

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

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
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in photography

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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 Assistant Editor Brand Designer Wedding Photographer Videographer Music Video Director Post Production Manager Technical Artist Set Designer Theatre Technician
+ 10 more
CUA51120

Diploma of Visual Arts
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Sculptor
Art Studio Assistant Illustrator Design Assistant Brand Designer Wedding Photographer Dance Teacher Assistant Colour Consultant Art Gallery Assistant Textile Designer Art Consultant Games Animator Technical Artist Set Designer Fine Artist Ceramic Artist
+ 15 more
CUA41320

Certificate IV in Visual Arts
Blended, On Campus, Online
11 - 12 months
$0 - $15,276
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Sculptor
Jeweller Art Studio Assistant Design Assistant Wedding Photographer Textile Designer Fine Artist
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Sculptor Jeweller Art Studio Assistant Design Assistant Wedding Photographer Textile Designer Fine Artist + 6 more

Bachelor of Photography
Blended
36 months
$38,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Photojournalist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Photojournalist

Master of Arts Photography
Blended
18 months
$45,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Sports Photographer Photojournalist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Sports Photographer Photojournalist
CUA41120

Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $10,920
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Sports Photographer Wedding Photographer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Sports Photographer Wedding Photographer
CUA50920

Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 14 months
$0 - $17,340
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer
Sports Photographer Wedding Photographer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Photographer Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Sports Photographer Wedding Photographer + 2 more
10999NAT

Advanced Diploma of Photography
Blended
48 months
$29,130
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Photographer Photographer Portrait Photographer
Sports Photographer Wedding Photographer Photojournalist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Photographer Photographer Portrait Photographer Sports Photographer Wedding Photographer Photojournalist + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (Photography)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $12,372
  • 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 - $50,976
  • 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 - $106,800
  • 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

Bachelor of Digital Design (Visual Communication Design)
On Campus
3 years
$24,060
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Web Content Manager Wedding Photographer Marketing Strategist
Design Teacher 3D Visualiser VFX Designer Freelance Editor Application Designer Creative Director Event Stylist
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Web Content Manager Wedding Photographer Marketing Strategist Design Teacher 3D Visualiser VFX Designer Freelance Editor Application Designer Creative Director Event Stylist + 7 more

Bachelor of Screen Media
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Web Content Manager Wedding Photographer Podcaster
Multimedia Writer Media Researcher Digital Media Manager Videographer Music Video Director Post Production Manager Technical Artist Television Producer Sports Broadcaster
+ 9 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Web Content Manager Wedding Photographer Podcaster Multimedia Writer Media Researcher Digital Media Manager Videographer Music Video Director Post Production Manager Technical Artist Television Producer Sports Broadcaster + 9 more

Bachelor of Creative Practice
Blended
3 years
$49,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Design Assistant Brand Designer Creative Designer
Music Publisher Wedding Photographer Community Organiser Podcaster Textile Designer Community Arts Worker Design Teacher Multimedia Artist Set Designer
+ 9 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Design Assistant Brand Designer Creative Designer Music Publisher Wedding Photographer Community Organiser Podcaster Textile Designer Community Arts Worker Design Teacher Multimedia Artist Set Designer + 9 more
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