Advertising Photography

DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY – Full time:

Prerequisites:
The students seeking admission to this professional photography course must have passion and real attitude to learn photography.

Duration:One year. Full time - weekdays (Tuesday – Friday)

   
Eligibility:12th Std. Pass. They must posses a Digital SLR camera, short zoom, long zoom lenses and a portable flash. Students with basic course certificate and visual communication degree are also eligible.

Fee: Rs.1,25,000/-plus admission fee Rs.500/-(for foreign students USD 5,750/-)


   
What you'll learn from this course ?

Photography as a living. You’re going to become a freelance professional photographer. Here’s how to achieve that.
What you need to get started. You need less than you imagine. We show how you can get started at very low cost.
   
How to make your photos look like a professional’s.
What distinguishes pros’ photos from amateurs, and how to get that look. This module alone will turn you into a professional.


Portraits – why families love them, and how you can get commissions.
Take pictures of beautiful women and men. Plus, how to make anyone look great! Presenting your portraiture results.
How to get portrait business. Pros and cons of working from home or a studio. Child portraits – a permanent reminder that safeguards those precious memories. You can earn a great living specializing in child portraits.
   
Become a photo journalist. Capture pix of celebrities and events as they happen. Then sell the photos around the world. We show you how to anticipate life’s drama, and how to be on the spot when they happen.

Manipulating your digital photos to make them look great. Concepts and techniques in detail - image editing and manipulation techniques. Understanding advertisement layouts and concepts of advertising related to advertising photography.

   
Wedding photography How to get assignments. The wedding market. Your vital preparations, price lists, brochures, and dealing with potential clients. Presenting your photos, and getting extra orders.

Fashion photography. How to break into this lucrative and exciting world, and travel the world.
   
We show you how to find the models, get the right poses, and organize the shoot. Then sell those photos! Plus, the legal requirements. NB This is an optional module - you don't have to take it..

School, college and social photographs. How to find the work. And how to get groups to feel at ease.
Equipment for the specialist photographer. Sometimes, you need extra kit. Here’s what to buy or rent, and how to save money.


The exciting world of advertising agencies. Take pictures of products and services, and see them turn up in client’s brochures and website. All you need to know about studio pack shots.
   
Business pictures. Photos of offices, buildings, events and other commercial topics are well paid. We spill the secrets of how to get work. And how to get the right photos on the day.

The great outdoors. If you love landscapes, you can make money from your photos. We explain the secrets of the pros, and who you can sell your images to.

How to set up your own photography business. And how to maximize your income. Marketing your services. Selling to photo-libraries, plus calendars, postcards and screen savers. Filing systems and care of your material. Tips from the pros. Being organized.
   
How to get a job in photography. Maybe you want a full-time job? Here’s how to get a well-paid one.

How will you learn the above?
Through extensive lessons, tutor guidance, practical exercises, assignments, reviews, module tests, real time jobs, internships and counceling.

   
What will you get on  completion of the course ?
Completion of the course means, doing all assignments, module tests, and submission of final project to the standard which are mandatory for the course.
You'll get a handsome Diploma to frame and display on your wall.
A 'Certified Professional Photographer' logo to use on your notepaper and your website.