Diploma In

Photography

 

If you are considering a serious career

in the field of photography, then this course

is the ideal choice for you.

Course Overview

EXPOSURE – The School of Photography offers a 6 months Diploma in Photography course, which will not only guarantee to make you skilled and experienced enough to shape your future and prepare you for a long and successful career opportunity but also will train you to start your photography venture and take it to the height of success.

This course covers every vital topic related to photography along with skill enhancement sessions to thoroughly build your knowledge, expertise and abilities. It will give you more hands-on experience on practical aspects of photography than theory. Through this course, you will learn, explore, enjoy and create magic. If you want to improve your skills and take your level higher up the photography ladder, then this is the course for you.

Course Code
ETSP-03

Eligibility
Admission is open to anyone with the formal education of 10+2 or Equivalent and who is over 20 years of age. In rare cases, exceptions will be made at the discretion of management.

Duration
6 Months (72 Sessions, 200 Hours), Three Sessions in a week.

Course Fee
Rs  48500 (Payable in 3 monthly instalments. Kindly reach out if you want to make payments in monthly instalments. The payment option below is only for full course fee payment.)

Who this course is for?

Suitable for those who are seriously considering a career in the field of photography

Any individual who is interested to pursue a career as a professional photographer

Photographers looking to make money with their skills

Amateur photographers want to improve their skills

Absolute beginners who want to become skilled photographers

Anyone who wants to take better photos

Why Us?

There are many photography institutes in India but what makes EXPOSURE – The School of Photography unique is the course offered at ETSP is the best as it appreciates photography as a visual language, where photographers master its grammar and craft, explore its numerous dialects and interpretations, and establish a visual conversation with the world around them. We are renowned as the best and most affordable photography institute in East India.

Course Curriculum

The curriculum focuses on technical and aesthetic knowledge; conceptual, intellectual and contextual papers, like philosophy and professional development skills. Through a variety of teaching methods, students are trained to not just create better images, but they are also enabled to articulate ideas, read photographs and write about them. The course provides students with knowledge and skills to work as professional photographers in diverse genres like journalism, documentary, editorial, fashion or advertising and equips students with abilities to launch their photographic practice and careers.

The content of the Diploma in Photography includes advanced photography techniques, post processing process, studio techniques, photo-walks and workshops.

Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 6
Module 7
Module 8
Requirements

Review of your work which you have submitted during admission
Define Photography & its forms
Amateur and professional photography
A brief history of Analogue and Digital Photography
Evolution of cameras, Principles and Fundamentals of 35mm Photography
Understanding digital camera construction and Film v/s Digital,Mirrorless Systems
Pixels and Resolutions
Overview about digital Sensors – CCD & CMOS
Aperture Priority Mode
Understanding Depth of Field
Shutter Priority Mode
Usages of slow and fast shutter speed
Manual Mode
Knowing other Modes
ISO
Exposure Triangle
Lens constructions and in-depth study of different lens
Angle of view and Field of view
Exposure Meter, different metering systems and their application
Exposure Compensation
Understanding Histogram

What is Composition?
How to frame a subject
Types of Frames
The Elements of Composition
Intent
Composition Principals
Point of interest
Rule of thirds
Golden Ratio
Left to Right Rule
Lines, S-curve, C-curve, Vanishing Point,
Shapes, Value (tones or shades of gray), Texture, Mass/Form
Horizontal or Vertical
Simplicity and Minimalism
Balance, Repetition/Pattern, Movement / Rhythm, Emphasis, Contrast,
Proportion/Scale, Harmony/Unity
Breathing Space, Positive and Negative Space
Breaking the rules
Mastering Composition
Conclusion

What is white balance
When to correct and when not
Understanding the Mood of any image
Importance of monitor calibration
Newton’s observation
Harris’s observation
Goethe’s observation
The Fundamental Color Wheel
Colour Model
Colour Space
Types of Color Variables in Photography
Colour psychology
Color Harmony
Bit Depth or Color Depth or Pixel Depth
Difference between Bit-Depth and Color Space

Understand The Theory
Light and shadow
Characteristics of Natural light
Artificial light
Introduction to flash technology
Artificial light for day Light Shoots
Slave system and master system
Light controlling equipment
Basic & professional reflectors
3 point lighting set-up
Working of electrical background
Light set-up for professional shoots
Studio Portraiture

People & Portrait Photography
Product and Still Life Photography
Wedding and Events Photography
Travel and Landscape Photography
Food Photography
Portfolio Photography
Candid Photography
Wildlife Photography
Photojournalism Tips
Low Key
High Key
Macro Photography
Night Photography
Landscape Photography
Astro-Landscape Photography

Advanced image processing and techniques are covered in this module.
Students will understand how to enhance the raw image into a professional image using various post-processing software and plugin.
Native camera RAW Converters – DPP, Capture NX-D
Adobe Camera RAW Converter
Lightroom
Photoshop
Capture One
Nik Collections
Topaz
Luminar AI
Topaz Lab
Portrait Pro

Portfolio Development
Freelance Opportunities
Business of photography
Marketing and Branding
Pricing and Client handling

In order to master its grammar and craft students who have successfully completed modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 and would like to explore other areas of photography, students can join our workshops and photo tour. Every year we organize several international and national workshops and photo tours. All expenses related to these photo tours and workshops are borne by the students.

You should be excited to learn photography, and ready to take action!
A Camera; If You Do Not Have A DSLR/MIRRORLESS We Will Provide Camera During The Course.

Course Reviews

Debasish Saha, Siliguri
It is very difficult to find the right person (Guru). I am feeling very fortunate that I have found the correct person. We always think what we will get. So, in a word- the vision, the Eye for visualisation towards your subject, the correction...
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Debasish Saha
It is very difficult to find the right person (Guru). I am feeling very fortunate that I have found the correct person. We always think what we will get. So, in a word- the vision, the Eye for visualisation towards your subject, the correction of your picture, everything. The institute consists different type of specialised photographers of different genres. Apratim Sir, is not only a teacher but he is our mentor, our guide and our beloved leader and friend. The best quality of Sir is to blend in with you and brings out your interest of genre which leads you zero to somewhere…I am pursuing my Diploma in Photography from Exposure - The School of Photography and I must say that I have found the correct place. The fee of every course is very affordable. If you want to learn photography or to choose photography as a career, then you should opt for Diploma in Photography course. At last I just want to say that I am extremely happy to be a member of Exposure family. The senior photographers (Mrinmoy Da, Avishimta Di & ...), the senior students (Deep, Rahul & others) help us a lot. They guide us in different times repeatedly.Finally, I am really thankful to Sir, Apratim Saha and I pray that Exposure - the school of photography will be famous in worldwide.Diploma in Photography Course
Debasish Saha, Siliguri
Debasish Saha
Siliguri
Nikunj Agarwal
An excellent place to learn photography from beginners to advance levels. Apratim Sir teaches in a very simple and easy way to understand and friendly manner. Best place for all kinds of photography and post-processing courses.
Nikunj Agarwal
An excellent place to learn photography from beginners to advance levels. Apratim Sir teaches in a very simple and easy way to understand and friendly manner. Best place for all kinds of photography and post-processing courses.
Nikunj Agarwal
Nikunj Agarwal
Triptish Saha
Exposure properly exposed your view towards photography and polishes it. We are enough lucky to have a photography school like this. The journey of photography will never end … and with the helping hands of Mr. Apratim Saha, world recognised photographer will surely enhance your skill
Triptish Saha
Exposure properly exposed your view towards photography and polishes it. We are enough lucky to have a photography school like this. The journey of photography will never end… and with the helping hands of Mr. Apratim Saha, world recognised photographer will surely enhance your skill.
Triptish Saha
Triptish Saha
Keya Sikdar
One of the best photography institutes available in Siliguri. From my personal experiences as a student of this institute, I would definitely recommend this to amateurs as well as experienced who have passion and wants to gain knowledge about this field.
Keya Sikdar
One of the best photography institutes available in Siliguri. From my personal experiences as a student of this institute, I would definitely recommend this to amateurs as well as experienced who have passion and wants to gain knowledge about this field.
Keya Sikdar
Keya Sikdar
Deep Choudhury
The best photography learning institute in West Bengal for beginner as well as advanced photographers. I am proud to be a part of Exposure the School of photography. Highly Recommend.
Deep Choudhury
The best photography learning institute in West Bengal for beginner as well as advanced photographers. I am proud to be a part of Exposure the School of photography. Highly Recommend.
Deep Choudhury
Deep Choudhury
Kanad Khadka Chhetri
The best institutes to learn Photography for the people of North Bengal. Under the guidance of Apratim Sir, one can see the world with a broader perspective. His images are always iconic and thought-provoking. It really inspires us in so many ways. I’m glad to...
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Kanad Khadka Chhetri
The best institutes to learn Photography for the people of North Bengal. Under the guidance of Apratim Sir, one can see the world with a broader perspective. His images are always iconic and thought-provoking. It really inspires us in so many ways. I’m glad to be a part of this institution. 
Kanad Khadka Chhetri
Kanad Khadka Chhetri
Mrinmay Nayek
Exposure School of Photography has provided me with a platform to pursue my hobby. The coaching offered enables you to enhance your skills and is great for amateurs like me.
Mrinmay Nayek
Exposure School of Photography has provided me with a platform to pursue my hobby. The coaching offered enables you to enhance your skills and is great for amateurs like me.
Mrinmay Nayek
Mrinmay Nayek
Mrinmay Nayek
I joined ‘Exposure The School of Photography’ in the year 2019 and completed the “Essential Photography Course ”. This course has different modules which is a perfect blending of basic theory and advanced fundamentals of photography, as it is absolutely necessary for a photographer to be well-versed in the...
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Mrinmay Nayek
I joined ‘Exposure The School of Photography’ in the year 2019 and completed the “Essential Photography Course”. This course has different modules which is a perfect blending of basic theory and advanced fundamentals of photography, as it is absolutely necessary for a photographer to be well-versed in the essentials.
Mrinmay Nayek
Mrinmay Nayek