00:00:00:00 — TRAINING

Education, Training &
Professional Experience

The background, accreditation and ongoing training behind every Moment Makers Media wedding.

00:00:11:00 — MENTORSHIP

Wedding Photography & Videography
Mentoring Program

Learn by Shooting Real Weddings

Most photography courses teach you in a classroom. Our mentoring program is different. You'll work alongside an experienced wedding photography and videography team at real weddings, gaining practical, hands-on experience while learning the skills, workflow and confidence required to build a successful career in the wedding industry.

To ensure every participant receives personal attention, we accept a maximum of 2–3 students per intake. Whether you're just starting your photography journey or you're ready to become a professional hybrid photo and video creator, our mentoring programs are designed to help you grow with real-world experience.

Option 1 — Wedding Photography Foundations

$3,000

3 Months

Perfect for beginners who want to build a strong foundation in wedding photography before moving into hybrid photo and video.

What's Included

  • Attend 4–6 real weddings as an assistant
  • Learn professional camera settings and exposure
  • Master natural light and flash photography
  • Wedding posing techniques for couples, families and bridal parties
  • Composition and visual storytelling
  • Wedding timelines and professional workflow
  • Client communication and professionalism
  • Monthly mentoring and portfolio review sessions
  • Behind-the-scenes access to our complete wedding workflow
  • Guidance on building a professional portfolio
  • Advice on starting and growing a wedding photography business

Please note: this program is for education and mentoring only and does not guarantee paid work or employment.

Option 3 — Wedding Industry Apprenticeship

$8,000

6–12 Months

Our most comprehensive mentoring experience, designed for those who want to pursue wedding photography and videography as a long-term career. This program is much closer to a professional apprenticeship than a traditional photography course.

What's Included

  • Limited to 2 participants
  • Attend numerous real weddings throughout the program
  • Direct one-on-one mentoring with Faran
  • Advanced photography and videography training
  • Wedding lighting and creative problem-solving
  • Editing workflow from start to finish
  • Client communication and consultation skills
  • Sales and booking strategies
  • Pricing and package creation
  • Business systems and workflow
  • Portfolio development
  • Ongoing performance reviews
  • Career coaching and industry guidance

Outstanding participants may be offered the opportunity to apply for future freelance or employment opportunities with Moment Makers Media as positions become available.

Why Train With Moment Makers Media?

  • Learn at real weddings—not simulated shoots
  • Small group mentoring with personalised guidance
  • Work alongside an experienced wedding team
  • Gain practical skills that can't be learned from online tutorials
  • Receive honest feedback to accelerate your growth
  • Build a professional portfolio from real weddings
  • Learn both the creative and business sides of the industry
  • Progress at your own pace with ongoing support

Is This Program Right for You?

This mentoring program is ideal for:

  • Beginners wanting to enter the wedding industry
  • Photographers wanting real wedding experience
  • Content creators looking to become hybrid shooters
  • Creatives wanting to build a professional portfolio
  • Anyone serious about building a long-term career in wedding photography and videography

Places are strictly limited to maintain a high-quality mentoring experience.

Background and accreditation

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Third-generation photographer

Faran comes from a third-generation photography background, with the craft passed down through the family before becoming a full-time career.

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25+ years behind the camera

More than 25 years of combined photography and videography experience across portrait, event and wedding work.

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Founder, Faran Studio

Founded and ran Faran Studio in Tehran and Turkey from 2014–2022, before establishing Moment Makers Media in Perth.

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Certificate III in Aviation — Remote Pilot

Formal accreditation as a Remote Pilot, underpinning CASA-compliant drone operation on every shoot.

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Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business

Formal business training supporting the operation and growth of Moment Makers Media as a studio.

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AMEP Certificate III EAL

Completed the Adult Migrant English Program Certificate III in English as an Additional Language.

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South Metropolitan TAFE — Cultural Diversity Award, 2024

Recognised with the Cultural Diversity Award through South Metropolitan TAFE in 2024.

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WA Training Awards — Semi-Finalist, 2024

Selected as a semi-finalist in the 2024 WA Training Awards.

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CASA-compliant drone operations

All aerial coverage is flown under CASA-compliant drone operation standards on every wedding.

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Ongoing training

Continued, ongoing professional development in wedding photography and videography technique.

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Moment Makers Media mentoring program

Runs a mentoring program through Moment Makers Media for emerging photographers and videographers.

Let's talk about
your wedding day.