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For skilled applicants who may qualify on occupation, skills assessment, points and invitation.
EMC Australia / Occupations / ANZSCO 211311
Photographer 211311
Yes. Photographer (211311) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the STSOL. VETASSESS is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 190, 491, 482, 494 and 407.
Photographer (211311): Operate still cameras to take photographs.
As a Photographer (ANZSCO 211311), you create photographs for clients, publications or exhibitions, controlling lighting, composition and post-production to deliver a specific visual result. The occupation sits in unit group 2113 Photographers, which ANZSCO describes as people who operate still cameras to take photographs. You will typically work in studios, media outlets, advertising, weddings and events, real estate and freelance work. See how this occupation can connect to points-tested skilled visas, state nomination and employer sponsorship — including a VETASSESS skills assessment.
ANZSCO
211311
Assessing authority
VETASSESS
Occupation lists
STSOL
Industry
Other
Can this occupation migrate?
Potentially — if the list, the assessment and the rest of the profile fit.
Photographer can be relevant to skilled and employer-sponsored pathways. Your actual options depend on age, English, qualifications, work history, the skills assessment, points, state nomination, and whether an employer can sponsor the position. A place on a list is not a grant.
Potential visa pathways
Start with the pathway type, not only the subclass.
Employer-sponsored
For applicants with an Australian employer willing and able to sponsor an eligible position.
Other pathways
These are the other subclasses stored for this occupation.
State nomination
Lists change. We check this year’s program.
Whether Photographer is open for 190 or 491 depends on the state, the stream, and the month. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory each run their own program. Occupation-specific status is checked against the current list — not a screenshot from last year.
EOI and state nomination- NSWclosed
- VICclosed
- QLDclosed
- SAunavailable
- WAnot announced
- TASopen
- ACTnot announced
- NTclosed
Skills assessment
Skills assessment for Photographer
The assessment tests whether your qualification and work match this nominated occupation. VETASSESS is the usual authority. Confirm it on the current Home Affairs list before you apply. A suitable outcome is generally required before a points-tested EOI.
How skills assessments workPoints and other factors
The occupation is only the starting point.
Age
Points sit in set age bands. Confirm the current test before you claim a number.
English
Competent English is the usual baseline. Proficient or superior English can add points.
Skilled employment
Work in the nominated or closely related occupation can add points. Dates have to survive a skills assessment.
Qualifications
Recognised qualifications can add points. The assessing authority decides comparability.
Australian study and partner
Australian study, specialist education, partner skills or community language may add points.
Nomination
State nomination (190) or regional nomination (491) can add points. 189 has neither.
Occupation match
Is Photographer the right code?
Nominate the work you actually do, not the job title on a card. Confirm the official ANZSCO description before you pay for an assessment.
- Plan shoots with clients and art directors.
- Set up lighting, cameras and locations.
- Direct subjects and capture images.
- Edit and retouch images in post-production software.
- Manage licensing, delivery and client accounts.
Questions
Before you start an assessment
A Photographer is employed to create photographs for clients, publications or exhibitions, controlling lighting, composition and post-production to deliver a specific visual result. Typical tasks include: plan shoots with clients and art directors; direct subjects and capture images; and edit and retouch images in post-production software.
Not sure which pathway fits.
Tell us the occupation, the assessment if you have one, and where you are willing to live. We will say whether 189, 190, 491 or an employer visa is worth the next fee.