Professional Photography Complete Syllabus

Master camera handling, composition, lighting techniques, portrait & product photography, and photo editing for a successful creative career.

Duration: 2-3 Months

50+ hours practical

Govt. Certificate

NSDC & ISO certified

DSLR/Mirrorless

Hands-on practical

Placement Support

Studios, events, freelance

📷 Industry-Aligned Photography Syllabus

Designed for aspiring photographers, content creators, and creative entrepreneurs

1

Camera Fundamentals & Settings

  • Types of cameras: DSLR, mirrorless, smartphone photography
  • Sensor sizes, lenses (prime vs zoom, wide, telephoto, macro)
  • Exposure triangle: Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO
  • Modes: Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual
  • Focusing modes, metering, white balance, histograms
2

Composition & Visual Storytelling

  • Rule of thirds, golden ratio, leading lines
  • Framing, symmetry, patterns, negative space
  • Depth of field & bokeh effect
  • Perspective, angle, viewpoint
  • Visual storytelling & creating mood
3

Lighting Techniques

  • Natural light vs artificial light
  • Golden hour, blue hour, harsh light, diffused light
  • Studio lighting: softbox, umbrella, beauty dish, ring light
  • 3-point lighting (key, fill, back/hair light)
  • Using reflectors, diffusers, and flash (on-camera & off-camera)
4

Portrait Photography

  • Posing techniques for individuals, couples, groups
  • Headshots, candid portraits, lifestyle photography
  • Studio portrait vs outdoor portrait
  • Working with models & directing subjects
  • Editing portraits: skin retouching, eye enhancement
5

Product & Commercial Photography

  • Product styling & setup for e-commerce
  • Lightbox, tent, seamless background
  • Reflective surfaces & glass photography
  • Jewelry, fabric, food photography basics
  • Creating consistent product catalogs
6

Event & Wedding Photography

  • Capturing live events, conferences, candid moments
  • Wedding photography – pre-wedding, ceremony, reception
  • Group shots & family portraits
  • Managing tricky lighting at events
  • Backup gear & rapid editing workflow
7

Photo Editing & Post-Processing

  • Adobe Lightroom: catalog, import, develop module
  • Basic adjustments: exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows
  • Color grading, split toning, presets
  • Adobe Photoshop: layers, masks, healing brush
  • Skin retouching, background removal, sharpening
  • Export for web & print
8

Portfolio & Business of Photography

  • Building a strong portfolio (print & online)
  • Pricing your services, contracts, licensing
  • Social media marketing for photographers
  • Client management & branding
  • Freelancing platforms & earning opportunities

Live Capstone Project

  • ✅ Portrait photoshoot (indoor & outdoor) with 10+ final edited images
  • ✅ Product photoshoot (5 products) for e-commerce
  • ✅ Event coverage simulation (20+ images)
  • ✅ Complete Lightroom catalog & Photoshop retouching workflow
  • ✅ Professional online portfolio & pricing sheet
  • ✅ Final evaluation & certificate

Why B Perfect for Photography?

✔️ Professional photographers with industry experience
✔️ DSLR & studio lighting gear provided for practice
✔️ Hands-on outdoor & indoor shooting sessions
✔️ Portfolio development & freelance business guidance
✔️ Placement assistance in studios & media houses

Turn Your Passion into a Profession

Limited seats per batch. Get certified & placed with B Perfect Institute.

📍 CIDCO, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | Also available online & weekend batches