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Build your career behind the camera!

Online Photography Short Course


100-140 hours including live workshops
Self-paced and delivered 100% online

Build your career behind the camera!

Photography

Online Photography Short Course


100-140 hours including live workshops
Self-paced and delivered 100% online

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Kickstart Your Career

Learn the photography techniques and business skills you need to succeed in the industry - today and tomorrow.

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Learn From The Pros

Learn from globally-recognised photographers as they take you through their tricks of the trade.

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Love What You Learn

Learn through engaging videos, activities and live workshops and get guidance from professional mentors.

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Kickstart Your Career

Learn the photography techniques and business skills you need to succeed in the industry - today and tomorrow.

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Learn From The Pros

Learn from globally-recognised photographers as they take you through their tricks of the trade.

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Love What You Learn

Learn through engaging videos, activities and live workshops and get guidance from professional mentors.

What you'll learn

1

Introduction to Photography

Telling Stories With Photographs

6

Refining Your Images

A Beginner’s Guide to Adobe Lightroom

2

Capturing Light

The Fundamentals of Photography

7

Developing a Portfolio

Capturing Your Photography Style
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Camera & Lenses

Mastering Your Equipment

8

Business Fundamentals

Skills for Professional Photographers
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4

Image Composition

Creating Visual Impact

9

Brand & Marketing

Finding Clients & Opportunities
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5

Working With Light & Colour

A Photographer's Toolkit

10

Working to a Brief

Managing a Project From Start to Finish
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1.

Introduction to Photography

 

Telling Stories With Photographs

2.

Capturing Light

 

The Fundamentals of Photography

3.

Camera & Lenses

 

Mastering Your Equipment

4.

Image Composition

 

Creating Visual Impact

5.

Working With Light & Colour

 

A Photographer's Toolkit

6.

Refining Your Images

 

A Beginner’s Guide to Adobe Lightroom

7.

Developing a Portfolio

PRO

 

Capturing Your Photography Style

8.

Business Fundamentals

PRO

 

Skills for Professional Photographers

9.

Brand & Marketing

PRO

 

Finding Clients & Opportunities

10.

Working to a Brief

PRO

 

Managing a Project From Start to Finish
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Christina Simons - Award-Winning Documentary Photographer & Course Mentor

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“Photography allows me to explore this amazing world we live in. It's the ultimate adventure."

During your short course with Ulleo, you'll receive dedicated support from your Course Mentor - award-winning Documentary Photographer Christina Simons.

This includes detailed feedback on your projects, regular livestream workshops and a dedicated 1:1 session to plan your future.

Learn from industry professionals

Develop new skills at your own pace with guidance from Australia’s leading photographers. Our dedicated industry mentors give you individual feedback and help you get ready for your future in the field.

Real-world stories and insights

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Christina Simons MENTOR

Christina is your industry mentor! She is 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. 

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Richard Whitfield

Richard is 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.

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Hayley Jessup

Hayley is a passionate freelance photographer and photo editor with over 10 years of experience across a variety of genres. Having exhibited her work in a number of prominent festivals and galleries, Hayley uses her art to tell stories, shift perspectives and improve the connection between people and nature. As a Learning Experience Designer at Ulleo, Hayley will host frequent live workshops to help you develop your artistic and technical photography skills. 

Earn a micro-credential

Once you complete your course, you'll receive a verified Digital Badge and Certificate of Completion. Simply add them to your resume, LinkedIn and personal website to stand out to potential employers and clients.

Level 3 - Photography

Certificate of Completion

Photography Badge

Digital Badge

Course options

We offer two tailored course options so that you can match your studies to your unique goals.

Pursuing a new hobby?

Photography Essentials: Capture the Moment

6 Lessons

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Only $1,295 when you pay upfront! 

Learn the essentials of photography, including exposure, composition, lighting and photo editing.

Building a career?

Photography Professionals: Skills & Strategies to Grow Your Business

10 Lessons

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Only $1,695 when you pay upfront! 

Learn the essentials of photography, plus, access 4 additional lessons about building your own successful photography business.

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Ulleo Events

During your studies, you’ll have access to regular live workshops, Q&As and webinars featuring your industry mentors, peers and a variety of guest speakers. Examples of topics include:

  • Tips and tricks for drone photography
  • How to take amazing photographs on a smartphone
  • Getting into the wedding photography industry
  • Time-lapse and hyper-lapse photography
  • A portrait photographer’s guide to posing people
  • Going back to basics with film photography

Each session is recorded and uploaded to the learning platform for later viewing. Enjoy over 95 hours of live content during your course!

Access exclusive student benefits!

As a Ulleo student, get the most out of your experience with exclusive access to over $200 worth of amazing photography products, tools, and services.

1:1 workshop with Richard Whitfield

$20 off Unscripted annual subscription

10% off Polaroid

Hone your photography skills with a dedicated 1:1 workshop with Richard Whitfield - an award-winning photographer who features in the course.

Access a range of tools to boost your confidence as a pro photographer, including specific poses and prompts, an easy client management system and more.

Shop from a range of instant cameras, film and camera accessories with an exclusive discount to Polaroid products.

20% off Prism Imaging

10% off One Shot

10% off MiNT

Create stunning framed prints of your work with a 20% discount to Prism Imaging. For students located in Melbourne and surrounds, experience the printing process first-hand with a guided tour.

Shop from a range of reusable, retro and ultra compact cameras with an exclusive discount to One Shot.

Shop from a range of new and vintage instant cameras, film and camera accessories with an exclusive discount to MiNT.

10% off Kodak

$10 off Hnry

Plant trees while you learn

Stock up on film, film cameras and accessories with an exclusive discount to Kodak.

Take care of your financial admin with Hnry, a user-friendly accounting and tax automation software for sole traders and freelancers.

For every lesson you complete, we’ll plant a tree. Together, we become part of the solution for future generations.

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1:1 workshop with Richard Whitfield

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$20 off Unscripted annual subscription

POLAROID

10% off Polaroid

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20% off Prism Imaging

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10% off One Shot

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10% off MiNT

KODAK

10% off Kodak

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$10 off Hnry

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Plant trees while you learn

What people are saying about Ulleo

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Ulleo has made learning so easy and I have learnt so much. I was able to work at my own pace and it was great to have mentors that work in the industry and have up to date information. Thinking of signing up for my next course already. Vivienne Huxtable - Student
Great group of professionals and really clear outline for the course. The pace you learn at is your own which sits well with work commitments. Susan Bowman - Student
When I first found Ulleo, I was a little sceptical because it kind of seemed too good to be true. But here we are, it is true. I've found it to be easy to navigate and use, I personally haven't needed much help throughout my course but from what I have seen through the Ulleo lives, the mentors are really nice and helpful. Ace Johnson - Student

Have questions for us?

Browse our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), visit our Help Centre or contact us directly at support@ulleo.com.

Which course option should I choose?

We have two course options on offer to help you match your studies to your unique photography goals:

Our Essentials course option is perfect for those that want to learn more about their camera and how to craft, capture and edit stunning photographs. The course content has been designed to cater for both beginner and intermediate photographers.

For those looking to take their photography journey one step further and turn it into an exciting career, our Professionals course option provides four additional lessons that uncover the business skills you need to make your mark in the industry.

What do I need to complete this course?

For both our Essentials and Professionals course option, you’ll require:

  • A laptop or PC with a strong internet connection (to connect to live sessions and to download and upload large files required for course activities).
  • General computer skills such as creating, saving and editing Google and MS Office documents, online research, downloading and uploading documents and image files to websites, downloading software from websites, participating in online discussion boards, compressing image files and connecting your digital camera to your computer.

We also strongly recommend the following:

  • Access to Adobe Lightroom Classic software (you can download a 7 day free trial on the Adobe website once you reach Lesson 6).
  • A camera with manual settings (e.g. a film, bridge, DSLR or mirrorless camera).

Note: you will need to be at least 16 years old to enrol in a course with Ulleo. If you are under 18, you will need to provide written or over-the-phone permission from a parent or guardian.

How will I interact with my Course Mentor?

During your studies with Ulleo, you will be mentored by Christina Simons, a highly-experienced professional photographer who specialises in documentary photography.

Your mentor is an amazing resource to draw on throughout your learning journey. Christina will host regular live workshops and webinars and you'll also be able to chat with her about your assignments and in the discussion forums on the learning platform.

At the end of your course, you'll have a dedicated 1:1 session (over Zoom) to discuss your learnings from the course and your unique goals and plans for the future.

How long will the course take me?

Delivered fully online with a full 12 months access, you will be able to complete your course as fast or as slowly as you like!

Your learning experience will include video content, reading materials, activities, regular live events and a final project. With all of these aspects in mind, we estimate that our Essentials course option will take learners roughly 100-120 hours to complete. With four additional lessons, our Professionals course option will take learners roughly 120-140 hours to complete.

What recognition will I get from doing this course?

Ulleo’s short courses are a fantastic way to upskill with job-ready skills and knowledge or unlock a new career path without the time and cost commitments of a full-time degree.

Co-created with current industry professionals, this course will equip you with in-demand, up-to-date knowledge and skills. From there, you might move directly into the industry or pursue further study.

Pathways to Accredited Study

Ulleo partners with various Higher Education and Registered Training Providers so that you can continue your learning journey with an accredited course (often with academic credit and/or discounted course fees).

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 socials, personal website or resume.

For more information regarding Ulleo’s pathways, please email support@ulleo.com.

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