Advanced DSLR Photography - Weekend

Eligibility & Prerequisites:

Must have done the basic photography course in Ambitions4, or a practicing studio professional. Learner with visual communication/Bachelor of Arts degree is also eligible for admission. Must possess a DSLR camera with 18mm to 200mm lenses, portable speed light flashes and laptop.

Age : Above 18 years.

Duration : 

Module 01 : 16 sessions [8 weekends] (6.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. on Saturdays & 2.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. on Sundays).

Module 02 : 4 sessions [2 weekends] (6.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. on Saturdays & 2.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. on Sundays).

Course Fee :

Module 01 : Sudio Lighting & Portrait Photography : Rs.17,500/- (Inclusive of Service Tax).

Module 02 : Candid Wedding Photography : Rs.5750/= (Inclusive of Service Tax)

The fee in full have to be paid at least 15 days before the commencement of the course. Fees can be paid by cash/cheque/credit or debit cards.

Registration: Interested participants can either call the academy or register on line through the ‘Register’ link.

Module 01 : Sudio Lighting & Portrait Photography  

1. Shooting people Portrait photography - Natural Light Portraits – Window light portraits - Use of reflectors – fill in flash using portable speed lights.

2. Studio lighting techniques and correction techniques – Understanding studio digital flashlights and accessories. Studio portraits (Study to take pictures of people beautifully. Plus, how to make anyone look great! Studio Portrait lighting styles and correction techniques in detail) – model portfolio shooting – fashion and advertising shots involving people/models - out door portraits using studio flash and portable flashes – Speedlight controls – slave and master flash set ups.

3. Camera RAW correction – Understanding the Adobe Camera RAW image correction and editing techniques.

Module 02 : Candid Wedding Photography *

How to see and visualize a candid shot? - How to make the candid shots meaning full & story telling? - How to use the professional studio flashes in the wedding events? - How to use the professional portable camera mounted flashes? - How to use the available lights and video lights as sources? - How to mix the above lights in a wedding/event scenario? - How to use Elinchrom Ranger flashes for outdoor couple portraits?

How to use monopods in wedding shoots for low light photography/top angle/low angle photography? - How to control depth of field effectively to tell stories through photos? - How to use fast prime lenses like, 50mm f/1.4, 85mm f/1.2 and zoom lenses 16-35mm f/2.8, 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses for shooting candid shots? - How to motivate the couple in a pre/post wedding shots?

* This extended course module is available for interested students to learn Candid Wedding Photography. This module is also available as a separately and will be scheduled and conducted based on the number of enrolments only.  

How will you learn the above?

Through extensive lessons, experienced senior faculty guidance, practical exercises, reviews and projects.

What will you get on completion of the course?

Completion of the course means, submission of final project to the standard, which are mandatory for the course. You'll get a certificate of Advanced DSLR Photography. Of course you get a lot of new friends as well.