Duration

1 Year/ 3 Months

Class Schedule

5 Days a Week

EMI

EMI Available

Placements

100% Assistance

Eligibility

10+2

The AAFT Advantage

At AAFT, we equip you with cutting-edge training and unprecedented opportunities, paving the way for your future success.

INR 12 LPA

Highest CTC offered

250+

Industry Expert Mentor

37000+

Alumni Network

120+

Companies Hire From Us

About the Program

The AAFT School of Still Photography is one of the top photography institutes that provides industry-focused training with practical modules and superior facilities. If you aspire to have a profession in photography, AAFT can serve as your comprehensive option. You may master professional photography techniques for many circumstances and genres such as portraits, landscapes, aerial, nature, fashion, e-commerce and wildlife.

World Class Faculty with Real World Experience

Easy EMI Options Available

 

Hands-on- Training with Practical Projects

Masterclasses by Industry Experts

100% Placement Assistance

85% Practical Curriculum

Key Takeaways

  • Participate in Photo Walks & Exhibitions
  • Learn from industry professional and renowned faculty
  • Learn about light, space, color and composition in photography
  • Learn to compose images as per the rules of photography

Our Top Recruiters

Discover where the success stories began - our alumni thrive at these top-tier organizations!

Program Details

2025

Batch

1 Year / 3 Months

Duration

Offline

Mode

5 Days a Week

Class Schedule

Why choose AAFT School of Still Photography?

Industry Centric Curriculum

72 professional high-end DSLR cameras

Masterclasses and Workshops

Latest Tools and Software

Studio flashlights and accessories

Access to professional lenses

World-class Photo Studios

Chroma Studio

Move-in the Photography landscape at shutter speed!

At AAFT, we stress more on practical knowledge and the latest industry trends

Career Prospects

  • Freelance/Commercial Photographer
  • Fashion Photographer
  • Portrait Photographer
  • Photojournalist
  • Fine Art Photographer
  • Architectural/Travel Photographer
  • Product Photographer
  • Food Photographer
  • Event Photographer
  • Wildlife Photographer
  • Sports Photographer
  • Documentary Photographer
  • Commercial Photographer

Alumni

Aman Chotani

Travel & Lifestyle Photographer

Mohit Sharma

Celebrity Fashion photographer

Gagan Chopra

Product Photographer, Flipkart

Sparsh Kumar

Photographer, Vintage Films

Placements 2024

GRACY SINGH

SOSP

Rel production

Pratik Hemant Dabak

SOSP

Which Color u want?

Ratan Dixit

SOSP

Totapari Jewellers

Bhusari Wrushabh Sunil

SOSP

V Snap U

Piyush Mohta

SOSP

Ferns & petals

Ankur Phogat

SOSP

Aaj Tak

Learning Objectives

This Diploma in Still Photography offers a comprehensive and focused program for individuals passionate about capturing the world through a lens.

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Total No. of Project:: 60+ |
Industry Visits: 15+ |
Case Studies:: 20+ |
Assignment:: 40+
  Diploma in Still Photography
Trimester 1
  • Understanding the specifications of SLR/TLR/DSLR cameras
  • Learning about different types of lenses and how they work
  • Learning about the elements of framing an image.
  • Understanding the basics of lighting.
  • Understanding different aspects of natural and artificial lighting, day and night lighting.
  • Introduction to studio setups and equipment.
  • A global overview of photojournalism.
  • Learning about the importance of pixels and resolutions.
  • Understanding the tone, color, and light in advanced lighting techniques.
  • Learning how to frame an image in tabletop photography.
  • Learning to develop news and values and angles.
  • Understanding visual deconstruction, color psychology, shape, form, pattern, and texture.
  • Learning about portraiture photography
  • Learning the different types of fashion photography.
  • Learning how to shoot in a studio setup and outdoor setup.
  • Learning how to shoot on the ramp.
  • Understanding the techniques of advanced image processing.
  • Learning about different elements of landscape and wildlife photography.
  • Learning how to develop a photo story.
  • Understanding vector graphics, logo, and poster design.
  • Learning how to create a coffee table book.
  • Learning about how image printing and presentation work.
  • Developing a portfolio.
  Certificate in Still Photography
Learning Outcomes
  • Understanding the specifications of SLR/TLR/DSLR cameras
  • Learning about a diverse range of lenses and how their optics work.
  • Knowing about different elements, principles, compositions, and perspectives involved in framing an image.
  • Knowing about different elements, principles, and composition. And perspective involved in framing an image.
  • Understanding the basics of lighting.
  • Learning how natural & artificial light and day& night light have an impact on the photo.
  • Learning about different types of studios and studio equipment.
  • A brief introduction to journalism and media.
  • Understanding journalism ethics and values.
  • Learning to take candid pictures.
  • Learning to tell stories through photographs.
Diploma in Cinema
  • Understanding the history, growth and development of editing in film, TV, and news productions.
  • Understanding the fundamentals of sound recording and its application in film.
  • The elements of sound recording in film and television.
  • Understanding the significance of sound effects in film production.
  • Learning about different aspects of dubbing in a film.
  • Gaining knowledge about different aspects of sound acoustics.
  • Learning about different software used for sound editing.
  • Understanding different techniques in video editing such as cross-cutting, montage and match cutting.
  • Learning different aspects of editing for fiction, non-fiction, short films and music videos.
  • Understanding the various aspects of 2D and 3D animation techniques.
  • Learning about the various fundamentals of visual effects.
  • Gaining an overall perspective of directing films and processes involved in film production.
  • Enable students to understand the structures and framework of writing and producing film and television content.
  • Enable students to demonstratively utilize the skills they have gained through the course.
  • To make the students understand the different kinds of Acting and Presentation, for becoming an actor or for directing or capturing or dealing with actors.
  • To make the students have a detailed practice on breathing, clarity of diction, free voice exercises, memorizing the dialogues and delivering the dialogue with proper meaning.
  • To make students get relief from hesitation, & gain confidence with a relaxed body, mind & soul to play the character.
  • To make the students have an alternative & different approach of acting by applying the kinds of methods acting accordingly.
  • Enable students to understand the structures and framework of camera and lighting techniques used in producing film and television content.
  • Enable students to demonstratively utilize the skills they have gained through the course
  • Train the student with the basic and advanced functioning of the cameras (Film camera and Digital camera)
  • Cultivate the sense of lighting and new innovative ways of using lighting

Master Workshops through Celebrities

Subi Samuel

Celebrity Photographer

Sameer Ashraf

Photographer with Sony Asia Pacific

Aishwarya Sridhar

Wildlife Photographer

Karan Siddhu

Wedding Photographer

Student Projects

All our programs are specially designed to ensure that every student is continuously imparted with relevant practical skills. Photography training at our institute allows the students to gain first-hand experience by working on live projects, participating in photo walks and exhibitions, covering various events, etc. This allows them to create a portfolio which they can exhibit to potential employers/clients.

Learn from Industry-led Experts

AAFT boasts of a highly qualified and experienced team of professors who hold impeccable industrial acumen after having led successful careers in their respective fields.

Mr. Rohit Chawla, a renowned photographer with four decades of experience, joins AAFT as the Industry Dean of the School of Still Photography.

Mr. Rohit Chawla, a renowned photographer with four decades of experience, joins AAFT as the Industry Dean of the School of Still Photography. Known for his avant-garde photography characterized by minimalist design and a consistent graphic style, Rohit began his career in advertising at JWT before establishing his own design and film production company. His exhibitions, including *Wanderlust*, *Tribute to Raja Ravi Varma*, and *Klimt - The Sequel*, have been showcased globally, with his works featured in major private collections and museums. Rohit's artistic vision and expertise will greatly benefit AAFT's photography students, guiding them toward excellence and innovation in their field. With his leadership, students will gain valuable insights into contemporary photography and creative expression.

Rohit Chawla

Industry Dean

Vijul Hasan Rizvi

Dean

Mr. Rizvi has various national and international awards to his credit. He holds an MFA degree with a specialization in Still Photography and Art Master Training.

Rajesh Kumar

HOD

Rajesh is a professional, commercial and fashion photographer; who underwent institutional learning at NIFT, Delhi & has been associated with several renowned photographers.

Kiranjit Baruah

Assistant Professor

Mr. Baruah has 14 years of professional experience in concept development and photographic techniques.

Reena Bhasin

Assistant Professor

Post graduate in Fine Art having 15 years experience in Art, Design, Photography, Video, Interaction Design and Animation. Her areas of expertise are Technical Education & Software Training.

Sandeep Sharma

Research Associate

Having over 5 years of experience in the field of Photography, Mr. Sharma holds a PG Diploma in Photography, Masters in Human Resource Management and bachelor’s in Technology.

Sourav Kumar Das

Studio Assistant

He is a Graduate in Business Administration with strong 7+ years of experience as a corporate professional working in the Aerospace and Automotive domain.

Infrastructure

It is vital for photography colleges to possess high-end infrastructure as this craft is all practical-oriented. Our photography colleges in Delhi NCR matches international standards in terms of infrastructure. The classrooms are equipped with a high lumens projector and projection screen, while the institute boasts of fully-equipped photography studios, exhibition hall, editing lab and equipment lab necessary for all sorts of photography and videography education.

Cameras and Recorders

  • SONY A7 R III, EX VIDEO EX3
  • CANON 5D MARK II, MARK III
  • CANON XF, GO PRO 4
  • PANASONIC AG-DVX200, AG-AC-130
  • PANASONIC UX-90
  • SONY PD 170, PD-177
  • SONY NX5, FX1 Camera

Advanced Photography Studios

  • 5 Chroma Studios
  • 11 Shooting studios
  • Advance Theatre
  • Film Shooting Sets
  • Arri Film Camera
  • High-tech Film Set
  • 2 Sound studios
  • 2 Dubbing studios

Post Production Labs

  • 326 Workstations
  • 64 High End Set Up (Mac Systems)
  • Adobe Premier Pro Video Editing Software
  • FCP (Final Cut Pro)
  • Nuendo Audio Editing Software
  • Sound Track Audio Editing Software

Lighting Equipment

  • Baby lights, Multi 10, Multi 20
  • Solar Lights, KINO light
  • Portable light kits
  • Elinc_newhrom strob lights
  • LED bank cool lights
  • Spot lights, HMI, Dolly with tracks
  • LED KENO day/night
  • Flashgun light, Cranes

Cameras and Recorders

  • SONY A7 R III, EX VIDEO EX3
  • CANON 5D MARK II, MARK III
  • CANON XF, GO PRO 4
  • PANASONIC AG-DVX200, AG-AC-130
  • PANASONIC UX-90
  • SONY PD 170, PD-177
  • SONY NX5, FX1 Camera

Advanced Photography Studios

  • 5 Chroma Studios
  • 11 Shooting studios
  • Advance Theatre
  • Film Shooting Sets
  • Arri Film Camera
  • High-tech Film Set
  • 2 Sound studios
  • 2 Dubbing studios

Post Production Labs

  • 326 Workstations
  • 64 High End Set Up (Mac Systems)
  • Adobe Premier Pro Video Editing Software
  • FCP (Final Cut Pro)
  • Nuendo Audio Editing Software
  • Sound Track Audio Editing Software

Lighting Equipment

  • Baby lights, Multi 10, Multi 20
  • Solar Lights, KINO light
  • Portable light kits
  • Elinc_newhrom strob lights
  • LED bank cool lights
  • Spot lights, HMI, Dolly with tracks
  • LED KENO day/night
  • Flashgun light, Cranes

AAFT Noida

Photography Programs

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    World-Class Photo Studio
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    12 LPA Highest CTC Offered
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    In-house Film Festivals
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    New Age Gadgets and Equipment

Application Process

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Fill out this inquiry form and our admission counselor will get in touch with you.

Personal Interview

A personal interview will then be conducted to screen your application.

Offer of Admission

Post the admission rounds, the admission letter will be rolled out to the selected candidates.

Why do learners choose us?

Hear from our trailblazers as they share their journeys of growth, leadership, and success.

Ravikant Jaiswal

“The forever debate on whether or not a film school enhances your craft is totally gibberish. When I came to AAFT, I met a bunch of people coming from different races, cultures, and having evolved on their own. The transparency of the industry and student-teacher relationship is extent.”

Ashka Chaudhary

“Before joining AAFT, I was not very sure about how the study of culture would be, but coming here changed a lot of my perspective about film, and that's all because of the teachers that I have. Every professor has their own style and vision for teaching cinema, which is great.”

Anushka

“As a student of School of Cinema, AAFT, I have had the amazing opportunity to explore my interest and talent in cinema through innovative infrastructure and teachers who tirelessly invest in quality education. ”

Amay

“The environment provided by ASMS is extremely helpful for learning and exposure. The faculties and staff cooperate and support us at every step, helping us achieve more. Opportunities to perform in events are always provided to us which help us grow as an artist.”

Ravikant Jaiswal

“The forever debate on whether or not a film school enhances your craft is totally gibberish. When I came to AAFT, I met a bunch of people coming from different races, cultures, and having evolved on their own. The transparency of the industry and student-teacher relationship is extent.”

Ashka Chaudhary

“Before joining AAFT, I was not very sure about how the study of culture would be, but coming here changed a lot of my perspective about film, and that's all because of the teachers that I have. Every professor has their own style and vision for teaching cinema, which is great.”

Anushka

“As a student of School of Cinema, AAFT, I have had the amazing opportunity to explore my interest and talent in cinema through innovative infrastructure and teachers who tirelessly invest in quality education. ”

Amay

“The environment provided by ASMS is extremely helpful for learning and exposure. The faculties and staff cooperate and support us at every step, helping us achieve more. Opportunities to perform in events are always provided to us which help us grow as an artist.”

Who can apply?

We attract exceptional candidates who possess a blend of intellectual curiosity, leadership potential, and a passion for photography, thereby creating a cohort of promising future leaders.

Eligibility criteria

  • Candidates must have a 10+2 from a recognized university/institution
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in 10+2 (45% for reserved categories)
  • Candidates need to clear the AAFT Global Entrance Test (GET)

FAQs

1. What do students learn in this course?
  • Students get a blend of theoretical and practical modules through which students will learn how a camera works, the principles of lighting, composition and color theory, etc. through the diploma in professional photography course at AAFT, Noida.
  • There are various other options after an advanced Diploma in Photography, some of which are given here: Freelance/Commercial Photographer; Fashion Photographer; Portrait Photographer; Photojournalist; Fine Art Photographer; Architectural/Travel Photographer; Product Photographer; Food Photographer; Event Photographer; Wildlife Photographer; Sports Photographer; Documentary Photographer.
  • One can enroll in a diploma program to study a diploma course for photographers after the 10+2 grade.

There are various other options, some of which are given here:

  • Freelance/Commercial Photographer
  • Fashion Photographer
  • Portrait Photographer
  • Photojournalist
  • Fine Art Photographer
  • Architectural/Travel Photographer
  • Product Photographer
  • Food Photographer
  • Event Photographer
  • Wildlife Photographer
  • Sports Photographer
  • Documentary Photographer
  • Yes, students from any academic background can pursue the Photography program at AAFT as long as they have cleared 10+2 grade. The program is designed to provide a foundational understanding of Photography, and students will learn essential skills from scratch.

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