Photography in Australia started in the 1840s. The first photograph taken in Australia, a daguerreotype of Bridge Street, Sydney, was taken in 1841.
In the early 20th century, Australian photography was heavily influenced by the Pictorialist approach. In the mid-20th century, the photographic scene in Australia was shaped by modernist influences from abroad.
According to the 2011 Australian Census, 9,549 respondents indicated photographer as their main job.
Also see a list of Australian photographers in Wikipedia.