What college education do you need to be a photographer?

You need either a bachelor’s degree in visual arts, specializing in photography, or specialized training in photography in high school, college or specialized training schools, or you need extensive on-the-job training under the supervision of a photographer.

What should we study to become a photographer in India?

You can get a degree in photography (bachelor’s or master’s), or pursue diploma courses, the duration of which may vary between 3 months and 1 year. Getting a major in photography from institutions would help to hone your existing skills and eradicate the gaps.

What should I study to become a professional photographer?

There are no set educational qualifications needed for becoming a professional photographer. Most photographers are largely self taught although some may have degrees in film, visual art or design. Photojournalists often have journalism degrees or extensive field experience.

Which are the best colleges in India for a diploma in photography?

Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts and Communication, Indian Institute of Photography, Light and life Academy are a few top reputed colleges that provide the professional course Diploma in Photography. The course covers subjects such as Foundation of Photography, History of Photography, Basics of Photoshop, Natural and Artificial Lighting etc.

What is it like to be a photographer in India?

Leading photographers in India either have a professional degree or they are self made. Many of my friends who come from various backgrounds, started photography as a hobby and today they are full time professional photographers, Working independently or are associated with famous Ad agencies and e commerce sites.

What is photography and how to become a photographer?

Photography is an art, and it needs a lot of practice and perseverance. Photographers produce images/ pictures that tell a specific story, give an internal message or record an event. With the rapid growth of the advertising and media sectors, the employment opportunities in photography witnessed a tremendous boost.

What can I do after diploma in photography?

The course Diploma in Photography prepares students for different work fields in photography like fashion photography, Still photography. After completing the course photojournalism is a profession that the students can pursue. Ques. What are the Global opportunities after pursuing Diploma in photography?