Diploma In Photography And Videography
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Course Overview
The Diploma in Photography & Videography at FTP Institute, Mumbai is designed to help aspiring photographers build strong creative and technical skills required in today’s visual media industry. The course covers photography fundamentals including camera operations, exposure, composition, and storytelling, along with advanced lighting techniques used in professional shoots. Students gain hands-on experience in specialized areas such as product photography, food photography, e-commerce model shoots, creative product photography, kids photography, and wedding & events photography, while also learning advanced photo editing using industry-standard software. With practical studio training and guidance from industry experts, the program prepares students to confidently pursue careers in commercial and professional photography.
Course Information
- Duration : 6 Months
- Language : English
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Type : Full Time | Part Time
Full Time & Part Time, Offline and Online Class
- Locations : Mumbai
- 100% Placement Assistance
Scope Of The Course
- Career in Food Photography
- Career in Model Portfolio Photography
- Career in Product Creative Photography
- Career in Kids Photography
- Career in Wedding/Event Photography
- Career in Wildlife, Travel & Nature Photography
- Career in Photojournalism
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Course Curriculum
Foundation
Learn the Fundamentals of Photography and make your foundation strong. Begin your photography journey with basic & core creative and technical skills sets.
- Intro to Photography
- Types of Cameras and understanding Camera Specifications
- Exposure
- Dos and Don’ts in Photography
- Shutter Speed, ISO, Aperture, Focusing, White Balance, Depth of Field.
- Raw & JPEG
- Composition
- Using metering Modes
- Outdoor photography
- Test and Review of Assignment
Advance Camera Artist Effects
- Light Painting effects: play with lights to create abstract images and explore the artist in you .
- Creating Bokeh Backgrounds : Learn to create portraits with a bokeh background, learn the Japanese art of creating bokeh effects.
Event & Candid Photography
- Wedding / Events / Family Portraiture
- Become a Pro, Learn and understand the wedding commercials, workflow, shooting techniques, and delivery of quality images.
- Candid Photography – A picture can speak more than words. We will teach you how to tell stories through your pictures, and learn the documentary style of creating photos.
- Understand In Depth how and why to use right gear and how to develop a creative perspective for capturing a beautiful moment.
- Learn & Practise All the essential Skill Sets that can make you Unique.
- Learn the art of capturing people in different Light environments Using Flash, reflectors, studio lights and ETTL Flash lights.
- The students get an opportunity here to assist live shoots with our mentors. Our classrooms are not limited to our premises but we will guide in the actual work environment too.
Portrait / Portfolio Lighting Setup
- This module will Take your Studio Light Understanding on a Deeper Level. You will be taught how to go about directing & controlling lights that can create dramatic lights effects.
- Starting with the most Classical Lighting Technique Rembrandt style , we will teach you step by step how to create advanced dramatic lighting effects using the right techniques for Portraits and Portfolios Shoots.
- Our learning Studio is highly equipped with Studio Lights, Soft Banks, Light Modifies and other accessories that are necessary to create stunning light effects.
- Learn how to shoot male & female portfolios using Advanced Studio lighting Skills . Understanding the various aspects and requirements of clients involved in a portfolio.
- Learn how to communicate and direct model posing, coordinate with makeup artists, and stylist. Learn how to shoot different people and different faces and make them look good. At the end of this module learn how to create stylized images.
E-commerce Model Photography
- Learn to shoot model on white background
- Learn and how to do lighting setup for ecommerce shoots
- know the techniques for colour accuracy and detailing.
- understand how to work with professional model on sets
- learn to retouch photos and produce professional output
E-commerce Product Photography
- Product shooting using professional light tent box.
- Lighting setup for e-commerce products
- Techniques for color accuracy and consistency
- Framing, angles, and detailing for clean visuals
- Retouching and exporting platform-ready images
Creative Product Photography
- To create eye-catching imagery, you’ll need to understand the various principles of photography.
- Choose natural light or artificial light.
- Equipment and Props needed for Product shoot.
- Styling your product & Setting up your shot
- Editing your product photos
- Take inspiration from brands you love
Photography Marketing
Marketing is most needed in today’s competitive world. From the basic work flow to the skill of cracking a commercial deal, we teach you step by step toward the talent of being a professional photographer. We teach you the basics of marketing and methods to create your own niche in the photography industry.
Advance Editing Software
In depth hands on training on the practical usage of Digital Imaging software. Fundamentals to in-depth working.
Learn resizing & cropping, Touch ups & Clean up, enhancing image Using Curves, Colour corrections.
- Library Module
- Importing Images
- Reviewing and Organizing
- Working while a Slideshow
- About Keyword Tags
- Creating a Collection
- Re-Arranging and Deleting images in a Collection
- Comparing Photos side by side
- Enhancing Images through the Development Module
- Localized Adjustments
- HSL & Black and White
- Batch Processing
- Output & Printing
- The Print Module
- Retouch Up
- Face-Cleaning
- Correction/Enhancement of Landscape Images
- Fundamentals of Graphic Designing
- Designing Principles
- Color Theory
- Basic of Print and Publishing
- Photoshop Interface
- Tools and Options
- Layers
- Channels & Action
- Filters
- Restoring & Enhancing Images
- Text Editing
- Special Effects
- Masking
- Retouch up of Images
- Poster Design
- Product Retouching
- Model Retouching
Digital Videography
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Understanding gimbal mechanics (3-axis balance, calibration, payloads)
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Balancing different camera/lens setups
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Gimbal modes — Follow, Lock, POV, Inception
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Camera movement techniques (tracking, orbit, dolly-in/out)
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Creative camera language using gimbal (for music videos, ads, and BTS)
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Practical exercise — short cinematic movement sequence
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Field practice shoot & review
Video Editing & Post-Production
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Editing workflow & file management
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Cutting for emotion and pace — montage vs narrative cuts
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Sound design fundamentals (sync, ambience, transitions)
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Color correction & basic grading for visual tone
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Export formats for ads, social media & clients
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Practical Assignment — edit a 30-sec product or fashion ad
Crew Communication & On-Set Etiquette
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Understanding roles — DOP, AD, Stylist, Makeup, Light team
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Pre-shoot briefing and coordination methods
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Set communication — call sheets, cues, and hand signals
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Handling clients and models professionally
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Problem-solving & time management on set
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Simulation — mock commercial shoot coordination exercise
Commercial Photography & Video Production
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Understanding brand briefs & creative pitch
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Budgeting, logistics & production design
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Shooting a 30-sec commercial (students lead roles: DOP, Director, Editor, etc.)
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Post-production & final delivery
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Client presentation & feedback review
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Final portfolio showcase
Course Highlights
- Brand new practical Syllabus
- Learn International Lighting Setups
- Learn Latest Equipment
- Learn to work with professional model
- Hands-on Gimbal Training
- Creative Video Editing Skills
- Storyboarding & Scripting
- On-Set Communication
- Commercial Film Making
- Practical Projects & Real Shoots
- Industry-Ready Workflow
- Portfolio Development
- Learn Under Guidance of Professional Faculty & Develop your own portfolio.
At the end of course, Students acquire the professional skills to become a Fashion , food, E-commerce & Events shoots.
Our Mentor
Viraj S.
Creative Head - Branding & Communication
20 Years Experience
Faculty
Himanshu Tandel
Art Director & Digital Cinematographer
Faculty
Kunal D.
Film/Video Editor, Script Writer & Film Educator
Faculty
Rakesh
Production Fashion, Portraiture and Editorial Photography
20 Years Experience
Guest Faculty
Deep K.
Movies | Tv Serials | Ad Films | Music Vidoes | Art Director
20 Years Experience
Guest Faculty
Zial Haque
Digital videos - director & cinematographer
Guest Faculty
Ben Zander
Fashion, Portraiture and Editorial Photographer
International Guest Faculty
Sandeep
Ad Films | Tv Serials | Director
25 Years Experience
Benefits of FTP Institute
High-Level Professionals
The faculty consists of team members being high-level professionals in their respective photography field.
Live Practical Shoot & Professional Setups With Professional Mentors
- Build Practical skills & real world confidence to create your portfolio.
- Students get an opportunity to attain live practical shoot with professional mentors.
Professional Gears and Studio Lighting
Professional gears and Studio lighting Equipment’s are used as teaching aids.
100% Job Assistance
Programs developed to met current Industry demands, placement support & guidance after course completion
Comfortable Environment
Each student is an integral part of the institute with learning in an affectionate and comfortable environment.
Easy Accessibility
FTP is well connected to the city with being present at Goregaon east, which can be easily reached via train travel and few minutes of walking or through taxi or auto-rickshaw persisting a well-connected network of roads.
Top Fashion photography Institute in Mumbai
– Maharashtra Times
Best Photography Institute In Mumbai –
4.9 Rating on Google
4.5 Rating on Facebook
4.7 Rating on JustDial
Student Testimonial
I am into jewellery and diamond business, I learnt product photography from ftp Institute, it was a great experience. Now I have kept a team for product photography inhouse, I manage the team technically and we also take orders from my friend circle Thank you all mentors of ftp
After pursuing a product photography course, I got hired as a product photographer in a company. We are into e-commerce style photography and print ad campaign shoots. Special thanks to himanshu sir.
FTP is a top ranking photography institute. I undertook the master diploma course in photography and videography here. The mentors are expert photographers who work on celebrity photo sessions. This course has given me great knowledge about Fashion, Product, kids & commercial photography. I have already started freelance photo shoots. Taking this course is the best decision i have made.
Placement Opportunities