How do I become a fashion photographer
Get qualified to work as a fashion photographer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Fashion Photographer generally earns $1,745 per week ($90,740 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 number of people working in this industry has grown strongly over the last five years. There are currently 17,100 professional photographers in Australia and many of them specialise as Fashion Photographers. Fashion Photographers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’d like to become a Fashion Photographer, you could enrol in a Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging. You’ll develop the skills you need to take professional photos with 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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A Fashion Photographer takes photos of fashion models to showcase clothing or accessories. You might specialise in a particular type of photography such as high fashion or catalogue work. Photographers work with fashion clients to discuss the style of photography they’d like and set up fashion shoots. You might edit photographic images or use creative techniques as required.
Fashion Photographers need to be up to date with fashion trends and able to work with a range of clients and models. You’ll need to be able to respond to client requests and follow a photographic brief. Fashion Photographers should be creative and skilled in capturing and manipulating photographic images.
