Duration: 24 weeks (6 months)
Format: Studio + Outdoor + Live Projects • Weekday/Weekend batches
Who it’s for: Serious beginners → intermediate creators aiming for professional work

Month 1 — Foundations & Camera Control

• W1: Camera anatomy, lenses, exposure triangle (ISO/SS/Aperture); shoot in Manual.

• W2: Focus modes, metering, white balance; basic troubleshooting.

• W3: Composition (rule of thirds, leading lines, framing, perspective).

• W4: Natural light basics; golden hour walk; critique session.
  Mini project: 10-photo story using only natural light.

Month 2 — Lighting & Portraits

• W5: Light properties (quality, direction, color); reflectors & diffusers.

• W6: Studio 1-light portraits; modifiers (softbox/umbrella).

• W7: Studio 2–3 light setups; high/low key; gels.

• W8: On-location portrait with mixed light; posing & direction.
  Mini project: 6-image portrait series (studio + outdoor).

Month 3 — Product, Food & Commercial

• W9: Tabletop basics; background, styling, grip.

• W10: Reflective/transparent products; highlights control, polarizers.

• W11: Food photography; composition, steam/sauce tricks.

• W12: eCommerce workflow; batching, color consistency, exports.
  Mini project: Client-style product brief (8 images + spec sheet).

Month 4 — Events & Wedding Essentials

• W13: Pre-production: shot lists, timelines, gear planning.

• W14: Low-light & flash (on/off-camera), TTL vs manual.

• W15: Candid storytelling, ceremony etiquette, audio basics.

• W16: Data backup, culling speed, delivery packages.
  Mini project: Cover a mock event; deliver 25 edited images.

Month 5 — Post-Production Mastery

• W17: Lightroom workflow: import → cull → global edits → presets.

• W18: Color theory & grading; B/W conversions; profiles.

• W19: Photoshop: retouching (skin, dodge & burn, frequency sep).

• W20: Advanced: compositing, sky replacement, AI tools, output for print/web.
  Mini project: Retouch 5 portraits + 5 products to pro standard.

Month 6 — Business, Brand & Portfolio (Capstone)

• W21: Pricing, packages, contracts, licensing & copyrights.

• W22: Brand identity; website/Instagram, SEO basics, reels strategy.

• W23: Client comms, proposals, pitching, negotiation, invoicing, GST.

• W24: Portfolio curation, sequencing, mock interviews; final review.
  Capstone: 20–30 image portfolio (two niches) + brand kit (logo, bio, rate card).

Deliverables & Assessments

• Monthly mini-projects (reviewed with rubric).

• Capstone portfolio + oral defense.

• Certificate: Master Photographer Program (with grade/track).

Gear & Software (provided/required)

• Gear: DSLR/Mirrorless body, 35/50mm prime, zoom (24–70/70–200), speedlight, tripod.

• Studio: Strobes/LEDs, softboxes, reflectors, backdrops, tethering.

• Software: Adobe Lightroom Classic & Photoshop (or equivalents).

Support & Extras

• Mentor hours & critique circles • Studio practice slots • Model & product days

• Business templates (contracts, shot lists, invoices)

• Placement & freelance lead guidance

Learning Outcomes (short)

• Full manual control + lighting mastery (studio & location)

• Commercial workflows (product, portrait, events)

• Advanced retouching & consistent color

• Portfolio + pricing + client-ready processes

• Total Course Fee: ₹1,25,000