Learn Photography Weekends
Professional Mastery
Duration
6 months
custom timeline based on choice of genre
Format
Mentor driven.
Pricing
Rs. 20,000 + 18% GST
Per Student Per Batch
This level is for everyone who has ever liked photography. Focused to get the basics right, it opens up the world of photography and the many possibilities that one can explore. Learning how to use the camera by understanding the principles of photography is always a good start.
Learn Photography Weekends is designed to teach everyone the science of photography and explore the art you carry within you!
Learn the art of photography from professionals over a few weekends and enjoy a lifetime of joy by creating beautiful visuals.
You choose your path:
• Architecture / Interiors
• Portraiture
• Commercial / Product (still life)
• Documentary / Street / self-driven projects (or others based on your
ecosystem)
• Assignments
• Photowalks
• Downloadable Learning Materials will be Provided
ASSIGNMENT
Session 1 : The Foundation- Understanding the Camera and Light
TOPICS
– The exposure triangle: ISO, shutter speed, aperture
– Depth of field and motion control
– Understanding different types of light (natural, artificial, mixed)
– Camera handling, lenses, and focusing modes
DEMOS
– Live demonstration with different shutter/aperture combinations
– Exercise in controlling light and motion
ASSIGNMENT
Create 5 photos exploring motion blur, freeze frame, and shallow vs. deep depth of field.
Session 2 : The Art of Seeing — Composition and framing
Objective
Train the eye. Move beyond snapshots into intentional framing.
Topics
Topics
-Rule of thirds, leading lines, balance, framing, symmetry/asymmetry
– Negative space, perspective, layers
– Visual storytelling — what’s in and out of the frame
DEMOS
– Analyze great photographs to identify composition choices
– Live composition exercise using simple objects or people
Practical
-Guided outdoor exercise (campus or nearby street) focusing on
composition
ASSIGNMENT
Create a 6-image series demonstrating varied compositional techniques.
Session 3 : The Creative Eye: Light, Mood & Colour
Objective
Understand how light defines mood, depth, and story.
Topics
– Natural light (morning/evening vs. midday)
– Using shade, reflections, and windows
-Introduction to artificial light: LED, lamp, flash basics
– Understanding white balance and color temperature
DEMOS
– Shooting the same object under different light conditions
– Creative use of light direction and modifiers (diffuser, reflector)
ASSIGNMENT
Shoot 5–7 photos exploring one subject under changing light conditions.
Session 4 : Storytelling: Street Photography Walk
Objective
Apply everything learned in a real-world environment.
Topics
– Shooting people, moments, and candid scenes
– Observing without interfering
– Ethics of street and documentary photography
– Building a visual narrative
DEMOS
– Guided street photography walk
– Instructor feedback on composition, timing, and interaction
ASSIGNMENT
Create a 10-image street story on a chosen theme.
Session 5 : The Digital Darkroom: Post-Processing
Objective
Introduce the post-shoot process. Keep it simple and practical.
Topics
– Importing, organizing, and backing up photos
– Basic editing in Lightroom or similar software: exposure, contrast, color correction, cropping
– Understanding file formats (RAW vs. JPEG)
– Ethics of digital enhancement
DEMOS
– Live Lightroom edit of participant images
– Before/after comparisons
ASSIGNMENT
Process 3–5 images from earlier assignments and submit final versions.
Session 6 : Review, Critique & Presentation
Objective
Reflect, refine, and celebrate learning.
Activities
– Group critique of selected images from all assignments
– Instructor feedback on individual progress
– Building a small cohesive photo series
– Tips for continued practice and growth (reading, viewing, communities)
Final Showcase
Each participant presents a 10-image mini portfolio — their personal story through
the course.