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Photography Introduction
Photography is a unique and
creative medium of self-expression. It
is an art form requiring aesthetic
sense as well as technical expertise.
A hobby that can be made profitable by
going professional by the
talented.
With the explosion of the
communication network, the growth of
advertising and media and the fashion
boom, and digital photography, it has
now become a profession with great
commercial value. Photos are an
essential part in both print and
electronic media. So this is an area
offering great scope for those who
have an interest and attributes needed
to be a professional.
Being a creative medium,
photography requires more of inherent
talent for success than formal
training. However training hones the
inherent skills and help to shine in
this competitive field with various
specializations like portraiture,
fashion and advertising photography,
journalistic photography, wildlife and
outdoors photography etc. Creating a
commercial quality photograph requires
the skill for choosing and presenting
a subject in a way to achieve the
maximum effect with the appropriate
equipment. One should have a definite
know how of the angle, lighting and
the latest equipments and technology
to make a name in the field.
Eligibility :There are no
specific academic requirements for
full time courses in photography,
however, candidates who have cleared
the 10+2 exam are eligible for the
diploma/certificate courses in
photography. Click
here for more information
Job Prospects & Career
Options: One of the most exciting
aspects of photography is the variety
of jobs available in the field,
ranging from highly specialized,
technical work to jobs that require
creativity and Visual literacy. Click
here for more information
Remuneration : Photographers
can start working as assistants to
senior photographers, in which
capacity they are paid around Rs.
3,500 - 6,000. Click
here for more information
Institutes : Click
here for a comprehensive list of
institutes
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