FOCUSX - Photography Appreciation Course

The Photography Course covers Photography Fundamentals, Composition & Visual Story Telling, Lighting Techniques, Genre Photography, Editing & Retouching, Portfolio & Final Projects, and interaction with professional photography teams. Designed for aspiring and experienced photographers, the course focuses on building technical skills, professional confidence, and industry readiness, followed by Practical Projects, Assessment and Certification.

STILL PHOTOGRAPHY

The FocusX Professional Still Photography Course covers Photography Fundamentals, Composition & Visual Storytelling, Lighting Techniques, Genre Photography, Editing & Retouching, and Portfolio Making & Final Projects. Students develop technical and creative skills through camera handling, lenses, ISO, aperture, shutter speed, focus, composition, white balance, framing, perspective, colour, and visual storytelling. The course includes natural, artificial lighting and flash techniques, portrait, fashion, product, lifestyle, street and event photography, along with RAW workflow, colour correction, cropping, basic retouching, and export. Students also learn concept development, photoshoot planning, image selection, editing, and portfolio presentation. The programme includes five practical assignments: Portrait Photography Project, Fashion/Model Photography Project, Product Photography Project, Outdoor/Street Photography Project, and Final Conceptual Photoshoot.

12 week / 72 hours

Duration

Course Module

Photography Fundamentals

Learn camera handling, lenses, exposure, ISO, aperture, shutter speed, focus and white balance.

Composition & Visual Storytelling

Understand composition, framing, perspective, the rule of thirds, colour and visual storytelling.

Lighting Techniques

Explore natural and artificial light, reflectors, flash and basic studio lighting.

Genre Photography

Learn portrait, fashion, product, lifestyle, street and event photography.

Editing & Retouching

Develop skills in RAW workflow, colour correction, cropping, basic retouching and export.

Portfolio & Final Project

Learn concept development, photoshoot planning, image selection, editing and portfolio presentation.

Photography Workshop Highlights

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Know about your faculty member

Atanu Paul

He is a distinguished Indian photoartist and fine-art photographer with over four decades of experience in the art of photography. As the founder of the Third Eye Photography Group, he is known for his approach to straight photography, focusing on authentic visual expression without digital manipulation.

Key Achievements

40+ years of experience in photography and visual arts
Founder — Third Eye Photography Group
Specialist in straight photography and fine-art photography
Work featured in National Geographic publications
Featured in prestigious art exhibitions
Known for an authentic, observation-driven approach to photographic storytelling.

How He Will Contribute at BIA ?

At BIA, Atanu Paul will help students understand photography as both a technical discipline and a form of visual storytelling. His extensive experience will help aspiring models and performers understand how to work confidently with photographers and communicate effectively through the camera.

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What Will You Learn in the Still Photography Course?

The FocusX Professional Still Photography Course in Kolkata at Being Iban Academy is designed to develop technical and creative photography skills through structured, practical learning. This professional still photography course helps students build a strong foundation in photography while developing the skills required to create high-quality, visually compelling images. Students will learn Photography Fundamentals, Composition & Visual Storytelling, Lighting Techniques, Genre Photography, Editing & Retouching, and Portfolio & Final Projects as part of this comprehensive still photography course.

The still photography course covers camera handling, lenses, exposure, ISO, aperture, shutter speed, focus, white balance, framing, perspective, natural and artificial lighting, reflectors, flash, and basic studio lighting. Students will explore portrait, fashion, product, lifestyle, street, and event photography, along with RAW workflow, colour correction, cropping, basic retouching, and export, ensuring that the still photography course provides a well-rounded understanding of modern photography practices.

At Being Iban Academy, the FocusX Professional Still Photography Course combines structured learning with hands-on projects to help aspiring photographers develop their skills and build a professional photography portfolio.

Why Choose the Photography Course of BIA?

The FocusX Professional Still Photography Course covers Photography Fundamentals, Composition & Visual Storytelling, Lighting Techniques, Genre Photography, Editing & Retouching, and Portfolio & Final Projects. The programme includes practical assignments in portrait, fashion/model, product, outdoor/street photography, and a final conceptual photoshoot.

As a Top Performing Arts Institute Kolkata, BIA offers modern infrastructure, industry-standard equipment, and an immersive learning atmosphere. Students also benefit from portfolio building, expert mentorship, and placement assistance, making them industry-ready. If you are looking for one of the Best Photography Courses in Kolkata that combines creativity with practical exposure, BIA provides the perfect platform to transform your passion into a successful profession.

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