A New Zealand Portfolio
Five images from a student series shot across New Zealand.

Ulleo certified short course
Whether you want to capture unforgettable moments or start getting paid behind the camera — every lesson puts something in your hands you can use straight away.
10-day money-back guarantee. Payment plans available.
4.8
Average across 409 Google reviews
9,000+
Students enrolled across Ulleo courses
25+
Years of professional practice behind the course
10
Day money-back guarantee, no questions asked
Student work
Every image below was taken by a student during the course — across landscape, street, wildlife and documentary. This is the standard our students achieve, whether their goal is to start a photography business or simply take photos they're proud of.
Five images from a student series shot across New Zealand.

Five images from a student series shot along Tasmania's east coast.

Five images from a student project documenting Newcastle's summer beaches.

Five images from a student wildlife project shot at Tangalooma, Moreton Island.

A student's work, in the field
Chazak Rescue sends first-responder teams into war zones and hard-to-reach places around the globe. They chose Ulleo's Photography Professionals course to train their cadets — and the work their cadet brought home from Burma speaks for itself.



Submitted coursework by Zachary Esh, reproduced with permission from Chazak Rescue.
What you'll be able to do
Light, exposure and composition, so you get the shot you intended — not the one the camera chose for you.
Modules 1–3
Full control of camera and lenses: which settings to reach for, and why, in any condition.
Modules 3–5
Lightroom fundamentals through to curating and sequencing a body of work that shows who you are.
Modules 6–7
Pricing, contracts, client management and marketing — what turns a skill into an income.
Modules 8–10
Course trailer · 2 min
The platform, the mentor, and the kind of work students are making — before you commit to anything.
The ten modules
Modules 1–6 are Essentials. Modules 7–10 are what make it a business.
What separates a photograph from a snapshot — and how to start thinking like a photographer before you pick up a camera. The visual language of storytelling, applied to images you take in your first week.
The relationship between light, exposure and mood. How to read a scene and respond to the light you actually have — the foundational skill every other technique depends on.
How your camera works, what each setting does, and when to reach for which lens. By the end of this module you understand every dial on your camera and why it matters.
The principles that make the eye go where you want it — framing, perspective, negative space and leading lines. The difference between a photograph that holds attention and one that doesn't.
Advanced control of light and colour — indoors, outdoors and in mixed conditions. How to shape what you have, and how colour temperature affects mood and meaning.
A practical edit workflow from import to export. Selecting, adjusting exposure and colour, applying presets, and building a consistent look — the tool every working photographer uses.
How to curate, sequence and present your work — the difference between a folder of photos and a portfolio that gets you hired. Defining your style and how to talk about it.
How a photography business works: pricing your work, creating and managing contracts, client communication and the practical side of getting paid.
How to position yourself and attract the clients you want — online presence, word of mouth, social media and the slower-burn relationships that fill a calendar.
Taking a real project from initial brief to final delivery — managing expectations, communicating through the process, and handing over work that makes a client call you again.
The full outline, including activities and assessments, is in the course guide.
Your mentor · both paths
Christina Simons
Your work, read by
25+ years documenting humanitarian issues and cultural diversity. Published in The New York Times and The Guardian; on assignment in conflict zones for Médecins Sans Frontières and UNICEF. The standard she holds her own work to is the standard she'll hold yours to.
Every activity
Written feedback on everything you submit, on both paths.
Live sessions
Six workshops with Christina, in your library from day one.
One-on-one
A dedicated session on your own portfolio at the end of the course.
Recent live events · available on demand
Workshops on the things students always want to go deeper on. Watch them the day you enrol.
Christina Simons
How elevation changes everything about composition, light and timing — whether you're on a drone or in the air.
Christina Simons
How documentary photographers decide what to shoot, what to leave out, and how a sequence tells a story.
Christina Simons
A live Lightroom session using Christina's own post-production workflow on real images.
Christina Simons
How to take a client brief, ask the right questions, present your work, and deliver exactly what was asked for.
Christina Simons
Apply composition, light, editing and personal style to the camera already in your pocket.
Christina Simons
Aperture, shutter speed and ISO, demonstrated live so you can see how each setting changes the image.
Real students · real outcomes
Adam and Sharni both enrolled in Photography Professionals. Both are now working.
“I wasn't sure I could turn it into a career. Now I have.”
Adam Egan · Street & night photography
Sharni Tolhurst · Photography Professionals graduate
★★★★★
The feedback I get from my mentor is constructive and appreciated. Even at the halfway point I've learnt a lot and I'm ready to soak up more.
Aaron Goodchild — Google review
★★★★★
The tasks were never overwhelming and I felt confident I would complete it whilst working full time and being a Mum. The mentor always supplied good, honest feedback and tips for improvement.
Jemima Knight — Google review
★★★★★
The photography course has been amazing and I can tackle it at my own pace. The mentor is super helpful and provides amazing, honest feedback.
Alyse Filipuzzi — Google review
4.8 out of 5 across 409 Google reviews.
Choose your path
Same mentor, same live events, same guarantee on both. Professionals adds the four business modules.
Essentials
The first six modules — light, camera, composition, colour and editing. For people serious about their photography who aren't yet going professional.
Or $200 deposit, then $50/week.
Payment plans available. *Payment plan deposit not included.
Professionals
All ten modules — including Business Fundamentals, Brand & Marketing and Working to a Brief.
Or $200 deposit, then $50/week.
Payment plans available. Same 10-day money-back guarantee.
Day money-back guarantee, either path
Enrol, start learning, and if you're not loving it, email us within 10 business days for a full refund. *Payment plan deposit not included.
Not sure which path fits? The course guide breaks both down, and an advisor can talk it through.
Optional add-ons
Bundles are optional add-ons, available at enrolment or any time during your course. Talk to an advisor for current pricing.
For photographers who want to be employed
For photographers starting their own business
For photographers doing this for themselves
Bundles can be added to either path — Essentials or Professionals — at enrolment or later.
Talk to an advisorHave a question?
People who love photography and want to take it seriously — improving their personal work, building a portfolio, or turning it into a career. Essentials suits those who want to become better photographers; Professionals suits those who want to work as one.
Essentials covers six modules and takes around 80–100 hours in total. Professionals covers all ten. Most students do 1–2 hours a week around work. You get 12 months of access from the date you enrol.
No. The course works with any DSLR, mirrorless camera, or even a recent smartphone. The principles apply across equipment — you'll learn more from a phone you understand than a camera you don't.
A verified digital badge and a Certificate of Completion, one for whichever path you take. Both can be added to your résumé and LinkedIn profile.
Through the learning platform, written feedback on your activities, live events that are recorded and available on demand, and a one-on-one session with Christina at the end.
A laptop or PC with a decent internet connection, and general computer skills — saving documents, uploading files and posting on discussion boards. You need to be at least 16 to enrol; under-18s need written consent from a parent or guardian.
Download your course guide
Full module outline, what the assignments look like, who's teaching, payment options and how the mentoring works. An advisor will follow up if you'd like one to.
