Photography Professionals: Skills & Strategies to Grow Your Business

Looking to kickstart your photography career?

In Ulleo’s short course, you’ll learn how to get the most out of your camera and use light, colour and composition to create photos that make an impact. You’ll also learn how to refine your photos with post-production software and techniques used by the pros.

Once you've got the art and craft of photography down pat, you'll learn how to turn your talents into a thriving business - with insights from a range of pro photographers. 

Who’s It For?

• You want to learn essential photography skills: how to master your camera and lens, how to compose thoughtful photographs, how to use light and colour to create different stylistic effects, how to develop your unique photography style, and how to refine your images with editing software and techniques used by the pros. 
• You want to learn how to turn photography into a thriving business, including building an online portfolio, brand and marketing strategy, pricing and quoting, communicating with clients and managing creative projects from start to finish. 
• You want to learn directly from inspiring photographers from a range of photography genres and styles and watch how photography concepts are put into action. 
• You want self-paced online learning that includes engaging videos, activities, case studies, resources, community discussions and livestream workshops and webinars.

Partners

This course has been designed and delivered in collaboration with: 

Christina Simons, an award-winning international documentary photographer who has worked in the visual arts industry for over 25 years. Her work focuses on humanitarian issues and cultural diversity and has been featured in publications such as The New York Times and The Guardian UK. Her passion for human rights has also led her to work with several NGOs such as the Medicines Sans Frontiers and UNICEF. 

Richard Whitfield, an award-winning editorial, corporate and advertising photographer best known for his sophisticated lighting techniques. Richard’s most notable portraits include Sir Richard Branson, Sophie Monk, Geoffrey Rush and former PM Kevin Rudd. As a business success coach, Richard assists individuals to define their life and career goals, and build their employability and entrepreneurial skills in this highly competitive field. 

Digital Badge & Certificate of Completion 
At the end of your course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Digital Badge (issued by Credly). This is a fantastic way to verify your knowledge and skills and stand out from the crowd to potential employers - simply add them to your LinkedIn profile, personal website or resume!

Delivery mode

This course is available in the following study modes:

Duration & Study Load

• Roughly 120-140 hours of learning. 
• Delivered fully online at your own pace. 
• 10 jam-packed lessons featuring videos, case studies, activities and resources.

Entry Requirements

Course fees

Ulleo courses offer substantial value for money and have flexible payment options to help you start your studies sooner, including:

• Upfront payment (with discounts) via all major credit cards.
• Buy Now, Pay Later options, including Afterpay, to spread your payments out over two months.
• A payment plan starting from as little as $50 a week.

Related career opportunities

This course will prepare you for the following roles.

About Ulleo

Ulleo delivers high-quality online short courses and micro-credentials, co-created with leading Australian industry experts and brands. Trusted by thousands of students across multiple subjects and backed by an industry-leading 4.8-star rating, Ulleo focuses on building real-world skills through flexible, engaging online learning experiences - helping its students achieve career-ready outcomes faster and more affordably than many traditional study paths.