Event Photography

Course details

About the program

Imagine getting paid to attend events and parties with your camera in hand well you can when you're a special events photographer! Fund your passion and earn extra income doing something you love while creating lasting memories for your clients.Did you know that freelance event photographers can expect to earn anywhere from $100 to $5,000 per shoot? The market demand for event photographers keeps growing, and people are eager to stage professional shoots for weddings, engagement parties, bridal/baby showers, birthday parties, and holiday celebrations. Wedding photography, in particular, can be very lucrative, but you'll need to stand out and market yourself to attract potential clients. When it comes to photographing an event, all you need is a camera, a lens, and a willingness to try - we'll teach you the rest.
So how do you become an event photographer?
This course gives you the opportunity to try out event photography and see if it's right for you. We cover how to obtain your first client, how to prepare for an event, what to expect the day of, and the post-event tasks you'll undertake. Upon completion of this course, you'll have all the tools you need to become a successful event photographer, so get snapping!

What you will learn

This course contains all of the event photography tips, tricks, techniques, and strategies you need to know to transition into a successful freelance career. Students will:

Learn the ins and outs of event photography and how to stand out from the crowd
Get to know equipment basics in plain English no complicated tech-talk here
Have the tools necessary to go out and shoot their first event

Course for?

Have you always loved photography? Are you always the one behind the lens at events, snapping photos of your loved ones? No matter your level of experience or skill, we can take that love of photography and teach you how to turn that into a satisfying and exciting career!

Requirements

International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you're already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.

Career path

After this course, you could:

Start your event photography business
Explore a career in photography to see if it's the right fit for you
Take your photography business to the next level
Improve your photography skills