1. Camera Controls and Creativity
2. Understand Photographs
3. Street Photography
4. Night Long exposure photography
5. Photojournalism
6. Travel, Wildlife and Landscape Photography
7. Documentary Photography (Optional)
8. Editing
9. Lighting Techniques
10. Portrait Photography

In brief:

One-Year ONLINE Professional Diploma in Photography interactive Program (OPDP) comes in four trimesters. Based on proven track record and interactive learning through weekend online classes, one on one interactions, online reviews of work and tremendous support from faculties.

• In trimester 1, the students learn the fundamentals and potential of DSLR camera and improve their techniques of image making.
• Trimester 2 is an advanced stage where students learn about story telling, use of camera with strong technical skills, art to Finearts, projects and pro level learning. Practice and reviewing with critique and appreciation is the key.
• Trimester 3 and 4 are designed to make students aware of all the different specializations in photography. The students get extensive exposure of various photography streams like Nature, Wildlife, Fine art, Interior and architecture, Documentary, Studio, Fashion and Food photography etc. and choose their specialization. Apart from working on their portfolio with the help of the institute, students are provided with freelance projects on internships based on students’ portfolio; which then can be exhibited or be made into photo books.

Camera Controls and Creativity

We'll cover how a camera works and how to make it work for you in a visually expressive way. To use your camera to its full capability you’ve got to be familiar with Camera functions and various accessories related to camera to enhance the experience of Photography. And the other Most important aspects of photography is controlling or getting the exposure right because it determines how light or dark an image is and what mood it conveys.

Understand Photographs

In this Course We'll focus on why certain images just "work" and discuss the importance of proportion in photographic composition, starting off with a discussion of the photographic frame, and then moving onto subject placement, and then going to more specific forms of proportion such as balance, the rule of thirds, golden ratio and its variants. Students will also various ways of executing these concepts including use of fore/mid/backgrounds. We also understand the Color management and Analysis of Photographs.

Street Photography

Have you ever seen somebody on the streets and had the irresistible urge to take a photo of them? Whether it was their face, the shadow they cast, or the background they were standing in front. Learn how to capture the beauty in the mundane of everyday life through this Introduction to Street Photography course. You will learn how to capture “Decisive Moments” as well as how to take candid photos of strangers up-close and personal. In this course we will develop our eye for street photography by studying the masters such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Frank, Raghu Rai, Raghubir Singh Garry Win grand, and many others.

Night Long exposure photography

There’s more to night photography than stars and hikes. The vibrancy of color can be found in capturing the stars, a city skyline at twilight, or even car trails amidst a forest. Long exposure photography helps you to create truly dramatic images. In Mastering Long Exposure Photography you’ll learn how to capture images in which water appears to move and clouds streak across the sky.

Photojournalism

If a single picture is works a thousand words; imagine the value of a well planned and executed photo essay. This Course explores the creation and sequencing of images in the tradition of the great photo essayists from W. Gene Smith and Gordon Parks to Mary Ellen Mark and Sebastian Salgado. Designed for amateur and non-professionals alike, this hands-on course gives participants an in-depth look at both the creative methods and practical aspects for creating a photo essay

Travel, Wildlife and Landscape Photography

Course Activities
(Course activities vary from course to course and instructor to instructor. Below is a listing of some of the activities students can anticipate in this course).

1. Lectures
2. Indoor Shoot
3. Videos/Films/Slideshows
4. Simulation activities /Class Room Exercise
5. Assignments (Practical )

Course Output
You'll learn to plan effectively, choose the right gear, interact with the people you meet, take photographs efficiently, and—most importantly—create the mental space and time to actually enjoy your journey.. Along the way, you'll learn how to "decode" any city as a true traveling photographer In Wildlife Photography Courses we provides you with a wide range of skills, knowledge of the camera techniques, practical knowledge, photography equipment’s and its usage. This course offers you with the knowledge of how to make the best of any real life photographic situation and produce images of a consistently high quality. You will be learning not only how to operate a camera, but also learn to become immersed in the surroundings and anticipate the moments of wildlife. This professional wildlife photography course is a specialization course that would definitely help you in improving the technical knowledge as well as with the knowledge to respond with new environments and situations, under constantly changing conditions.

Documentary Photography (Optional)

The camera can capture communities and situations for posterity, it also allows you to step back, reflect and comment .The course is very hands on, although we do touch on the theoretical parts of documentary photography. Much of the time you’ll find yourself out shooting single assignments, off to museums and exhibitions, as well as going through your work with the tutor and your fellow students in the computer room (we work in Adobe Photoshop - there will be a short introduction, so no need to know these programs before).

The course is taught through a series of tutor-guided exercises and peer critiques, where you will present and explain your work. During the course you will shoot and edit a series of images to use in your portfolio. You will learn how to critique your classmates’ work, in order to get a better understanding of the different approaches to the genre and to help each other edit their work

Course Outcomes
By the end of this course you should be able to: Demonstrate a clear understanding of what working in documentary photography entails. Have a basic knowledge of the history of documentary photography. Select and apply appropriate tools to research.

Editing

Photography is more than knowing how to take a great photo. Nowadays post production/Editing skills are used to enhance photos, or even create dynamic effects not possible in real life. This Workshop is a comprehensive, hands-on instructional workshop designed to teach you the fundamentals of editing and retouching your photographs, and how to apply what you learn the next time you take and edit photos. We also teach you how to have a good workflow discipline, organize and catalogue your work.

Course Output:
At the end of this module Student will learn how to use your photo editing software’s most important features, settings, and how each one affects your photo The session primarily focuses on teaching you how to edit your images, but the instruction will also apply to how you take photos in the future. Decisions made before you press the Shutter button have a dramatic impact on your final image, so this workshop not only helps you create a fantastic final image, it will change your approach to actual picture-taking and improve your overall photography skills.

The session covers basic photo editing techniques that apply to any editing software you currently use, including Light room, Aperture, Photoshop, iPhoto, and others. Learning postproduction skills can enable students to dramatically enhance photographs. From touching up, adjusting colors, applying effects to image enhancement and correction. Our workshop will give you a practical overview and specific techniques covering basic editing terminology, workflow, and the most important and useful software functions. Working in different file formats (RAW, TIFF. DNG etc.)

Lighting Techniques

Understanding light and its nature & its application in photography. We will learn how to control light in various situations (indoor & outdoor). The workshop also explained the participants about concepts of studio lighting, using studio flashlights & accessories effectively, popular lighting styles for portraits and Commercial photography.

Portrait Photography

This online portrait photography course is designed to teach you everything you need to know to take professional-quality portraits. You will learn how to work with all different types of subjects, from individuals and groups to children and pets. Professional portrait photographers will explain the nuances of lighting and posing, how to shoot in studio or on location, and how to master the gear you will need to create inspiring work.

Throughout the course, you will complete a series of photo projects that will be reviewed and evaluated by your teacher, a professional photographer there to help you improve. By the end of the program, you’ll have created a portfolio of high-quality photos and you’ll have the skills and know-how to succeed in the world of portrait photography.

Output of Course :
After completing the Portrait Photography course, students will be able to:

• Summarize what portraiture is and what constitutes a good portrait.
• Describe the nuances of lighting and posing.
• Demonstrate how to shoot in studio or on location.
• Apply skills to open a studio and start one’s own portrait business.
• Master the gear needed to create inspiring work and take professional quality portraits- including his or her camera, lenses, lighting and backdrops.
• Indicate how to assemble online materials to best represent his or her brand, both on the website and on social media.