Build your career in Photography with India's premier creative institution

33+ Years

in Creative
Education

12 LPA

Highest CTC
Offered

37K+

Global Alumni
Network

2800+

Top
Recruiters

Program Details

2026

Batch

1/2/3/4-year

Duration

10+2 / UG / PG / Diploma

Eligibility Criteria

5 days/week

Course Mode

Why Choose AAFT School of Still Photography?

Experience a creative learning environment through our photography courses designed for aspiring visual storytellers. Work directly with professional cameras, studio lighting, and editing tools while developing skills in composition, lighting techniques, photo retouching, and visual storytelling. Our industry-focused photography programs also introduce the fundamentals of videography, helping you understand modern visual media. Through every project, shoot, and review session, you refine your craft and build the confidence to pursue opportunities in today’s photography and digital media industry.

    Key Highlights

  • NEP Aligned Curriculum.
  • Regular Interaction with Top Professionals
  • Fully equipped Studios for Creative Practices
  • Virtual Studios Practices and Post-Production Imagery
  • Genre Specialized Training and Industry Applications
  • Research and Portfolio Development
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship Support

    Additional Features

  • 70:30 Industry-Centric Curriculum
  • 4 Year NEP Compliant Structure
  • Cross-School Collaborations
  • Capstone Projects and Dissertation Options
  • 100% Placement Assistance
  • Dedicated Career Resource Cell

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Dedicated Career Resource Cell to help find your dream company with our partner recruiters across the globe.

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Dedicated Career Resource Cell to help find your dream company with our partner recruiters across the globe.

Which Photography Course Fits You Best?

B.A. in Photography (3 Years)

A great choice for students aiming to strengthen visual storytelling skills at a leading photography institute in India and prepare for careers in fashion, commercial, and product photography, photojournalism, or visual content creation.

B.A. (Hons./Hons. with Research) in Photography (4 Years)

Ideal for learners who want to advance their artistic vision and technical mastery, equipping them for careers including creative directors, fine art photographers, studio leads, visual strategists, and professional photography educators.

M.A. in Photography (2 Years)

Designed for students who want to quickly develop practical, industry-oriented photography skills, opening doors to roles like assistant photographer, studio photographer, photo editor, or social media visual creator.

Diploma in Photography (1 Year)

Designed for students who want to quickly develop practical, industry-oriented photography skills, opening doors to roles like assistant photographer, studio photographer, photo editor or social media visual creator.

Explore our expertly crafted curriculum.

Career Prospects After Photography Course

Completing a Photography course equips students with creative and technical skills to capture impactful visuals across industries. Through hands-on experience, students build a professional portfolio and are prepared for careers in areas such as fashion, events, travel, wildlife, advertising, and film & media production.

Industries You Can Work In

  • Media & Entertainment Industry
  • Fashion Photography
  • Advertising Agencies
  • Digital Media Companies
  • Film & Television Production

Popular Job Roles

  • Professional Photographer
  • Photojournalist
  • Fashion Photographer
  • Videographer
  • Wildlife Photographer
  • Travel Photographer

Program Syllabus

Semester 1
  • History of Photography (4 Credits)
  • Basics of Photography (4 Credits)
  • Digital Darkroom (4 Credits)
  • General Electives (GE - I) (A) (4 Credits)
  • Communicative English (2 Credits)
  • Value Added Course (VAC) (2 Credits)
  • Advanced creative digital darkroom (4 Credits)
  • Photojournalism (4 Credits)
  • Advertising photography (4 Credits)
  • General Electives (GE - I) (B) (4 Credits)
  • Academic Writing (2 Credits)
  • Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) (2 Credits)
  • Visual Theories (4 Credits)
  • Video Editing (4 Credits)
  • Digital Video (4 Credits)
  • Architectural Photography / AI in Photography / Event Photography (4 Credits)
  • Professional communication (2 Credits)
  • Value Added Course (VAC) (2 Credits)
  • Fashion Photography (4 Credits)
  • Fine Art Photography (4 Credits)
  • Creative Motion Graphics (4 Credits)
  • Landscape Photography / Media Photography / Sports Photography (4 Credits)
  • Soft skills training (2 Credits)
  • Skill enhancement course (SEC) (2 Credits)
  • Advanced Fashion Photography (4 Credits)
  • Advanced Fine Arts Photography (4 Credits)
  • Advanced Advertising Photography (4 Credits)
  • Food Photography / lifestyle photography / wildlife photography (4 Credits)
  • Value Added Course (VAC) (2 Credits)
  • Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) (2 Credits)
  • Writing skills for journalism / caption writing in photography / use of AI in photo writing (4 Credits)
  • Set design for fashion shoot / wedding photography / culture and travel photography (4 Credits)
  • Omithology / ethology / fashion psychology (4 Credits)
  • Value Added Course (VAC) (2 Credits)
  • Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) (2 Credits)
  • Internship (4 Credits)
Semester 1
  • History of Photography (4 Credits)
  • Basics of Photography (4 Credits)
  • Digital Darkroom (4 Credits)
  • General Electives (GE - I) (A) (4 Credits)
  • Communicative English (2 Credits)
  • Value Added Course (VAC) (2 Credits)
  • Advanced creative digital darkroom (4 Credits)
  • Photojournalism (4 Credits)
  • Advertising photography (4 Credits)
  • General Electives (GE - I) (B) (4 Credits)
  • Academic Writing (2 Credits)
  • Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) (2 Credits)
  • Visual Theories (4 Credits)
  • Video Editing (4 Credits)
  • Digital Video (4 Credits)
  • Architectural Photography / AI in Photography / Event Photography (4 Credits)
  • Professional communication (2 Credits)
  • Value Added Course (VAC) (2 Credits)
  • Fashion Photography (4 Credits)
  • Fine Art Photography (4 Credits)
  • Creative Motion Graphics (4 Credits)
  • Landscape Photography / Media Photography / Sports Photography (4 Credits)
  • Soft skills training (2 Credits)
  • Skill enhancement course (SEC) (2 Credits)
  • Advanced Fashion Photography (4 Credits)
  • Advanced Fine Arts Photography (4 Credits)
  • Advanced Advertising Photography (4 Credits)
  • Food Photography / lifestyle photography / wildlife photography (4 Credits)
  • Value Added Course (VAC) (2 Credits)
  • Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) (2 Credits)
  • Writing skills for journalism / caption writing in photography / use of AI in photo writing (4 Credits)
  • Set design for fashion shoot / wedding photography / culture and travel photography (4 Credits)
  • Omithology / ethology / fashion psychology (4 Credits)
  • Value Added Course (VAC) (2 Credits)
  • Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) (2 Credits)
  • Internship (4 Credits)
  • Research methodology (4 Credits)
  • Management principles and concepts (4 Credits)
  • Photography capstone project (4 Credits)
  • Astro photography / low light photography / styling and art direction (4 Credits)
  • Graphic designing / NFTs / website designing for photography (4 Credits)

(Honors)

  • Business and entrepreneurial aspects of photography (4 Credits)
  • Photography to global context (4 Credits)
  • Advanced corporate imaging (4 Credits)
  • Modern editorial narratives (4 Credits)
  • Cultural heritage visions (4 Credits)

(Honors with Research)

  • Business and entrepreneurial aspects of photography (4 Credits)
  • Photography in global context (4 Credits)
  • Dissertation (12-Credits)
Semester 1
  • History of photography (4 Credits)
  • Management studies (4 Credits)
  • Principles of Photography (4 Credits)
  • Lighting physics (4 Credits)
  • Digital darkroom (4 Credits)
  • Photojournalism (4 Credits)
  • Commercial photography (4 Credits)
  • Developing photo story (4 Credits)
  • Applied photography (4 Credits)
  • Cinematography & post production (4 Credits)
  • Fine art photography (4 Credits)
  • Fashion photography (4 Credits)
  • Research methodology (4 Credits)
  • Lifestyle and travel photography / graphic designing and AI in photography (4 Credits)
  • Wildlife & aerial photography / event and sports photography (4 Credits)
  • Dissertation (20 credits)
Semester 1
  • Fundamentals of photography
  • Lightroom
  • Lighting techniques and studio practice
  • Visual aesthetics and portraiture
  • Developing photostory and photowalk
  • Commercial photography
  • Event and sports photography
  • Photoshop
  • Landscape and wildlife photography
  • Exhibition curation and portfolio presentation
B.A. in Photography
Semester 1
  • History of Photography (4 Credits)
  • Basics of Photography (4 Credits)
  • Digital Darkroom (4 Credits)
  • General Electives (GE - I) (A) (4 Credits)
  • Communicative English (2 Credits)
  • Value Added Course (VAC) (2 Credits)
  • Advanced creative digital darkroom (4 Credits)
  • Photojournalism (4 Credits)
  • Advertising photography (4 Credits)
  • General Electives (GE - I) (B) (4 Credits)
  • Academic Writing (2 Credits)
  • Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) (2 Credits)
  • Visual Theories (4 Credits)
  • Video Editing (4 Credits)
  • Digital Video (4 Credits)
  • Architectural Photography / AI in Photography / Event Photography (4 Credits)
  • Professional communication (2 Credits)
  • Value Added Course (VAC) (2 Credits)
  • Fashion Photography (4 Credits)
  • Fine Art Photography (4 Credits)
  • Creative Motion Graphics (4 Credits)
  • Landscape Photography / Media Photography / Sports Photography (4 Credits)
  • Soft skills training (2 Credits)
  • Skill enhancement course (SEC) (2 Credits)
  • Advanced Fashion Photography (4 Credits)
  • Advanced Fine Arts Photography (4 Credits)
  • Advanced Advertising Photography (4 Credits)
  • Food Photography / lifestyle photography / wildlife photography (4 Credits)
  • Value Added Course (VAC) (2 Credits)
  • Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) (2 Credits)
  • Writing skills for journalism / caption writing in photography / use of AI in photo writing (4 Credits)
  • Set design for fashion shoot / wedding photography / culture and travel photography (4 Credits)
  • Omithology / ethology / fashion psychology (4 Credits)
  • Value Added Course (VAC) (2 Credits)
  • Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) (2 Credits)
  • Internship (4 Credits)
Semester 1
  • History of Photography (4 Credits)
  • Basics of Photography (4 Credits)
  • Digital Darkroom (4 Credits)
  • General Electives (GE - I) (A) (4 Credits)
  • Communicative English (2 Credits)
  • Value Added Course (VAC) (2 Credits)
  • Advanced creative digital darkroom (4 Credits)
  • Photojournalism (4 Credits)
  • Advertising photography (4 Credits)
  • General Electives (GE - I) (B) (4 Credits)
  • Academic Writing (2 Credits)
  • Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) (2 Credits)
  • Visual Theories (4 Credits)
  • Video Editing (4 Credits)
  • Digital Video (4 Credits)
  • Architectural Photography / AI in Photography / Event Photography (4 Credits)
  • Professional communication (2 Credits)
  • Value Added Course (VAC) (2 Credits)
  • Fashion Photography (4 Credits)
  • Fine Art Photography (4 Credits)
  • Creative Motion Graphics (4 Credits)
  • Landscape Photography / Media Photography / Sports Photography (4 Credits)
  • Soft skills training (2 Credits)
  • Skill enhancement course (SEC) (2 Credits)
  • Advanced Fashion Photography (4 Credits)
  • Advanced Fine Arts Photography (4 Credits)
  • Advanced Advertising Photography (4 Credits)
  • Food Photography / lifestyle photography / wildlife photography (4 Credits)
  • Value Added Course (VAC) (2 Credits)
  • Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) (2 Credits)
  • Toon boom animation (4 Credits)
  • Advanced compositing (4 Credits)
  • CAT and Character Studio in 3Ds Max (4 Credits)
  • Rotoscopy in After Effects (4 Credits)
  • Motion Builder & Human IK in Maya
  • Animation and Storyboard
  • 3D Asset Design (Blender) (4 Credits)
  • Game Principle
  • Chroma Shoot and VFX
  • Internship (4-Credits)
  • Editing and Color Correction (4 Credits)
  • Advanced 3D Sculpting in Blender and ZBrush (4 Credits)
  • Live Scene Setup (Unreal Engine) (4 Credits)
  • 2D Game Design (4 Credits)
  • Character and Asset Design 3D
  • VFX in Davinci Resolve
  • Research Methodology
  • Visual Design for VFX Film
  • Art Direction (4 Credits)

(Honors)

  • Business and entrepreneurial aspects of photography (4 Credits)
  • Photography to global context (4 Credits)
  • Advanced corporate imaging (4 Credits)
  • Modern editorial narratives (4 Credits)
  • Cultural heritage visions (4 Credits)

(Honors with Research)

  • Business and entrepreneurial aspects of photography (4 Credits)
  • Photography in global context (4 Credits)
  • Dissertation (12-Credits)
Semester 1
  • History of photography (4 Credits)
  • Management studies (4 Credits)
  • Principles of Photography (4 Credits)
  • Lighting physics (4 Credits)
  • Digital darkroom (4 Credits)
  • Photojournalism (4 Credits)
  • Commercial photography (4 Credits)
  • Developing photo story (4 Credits)
  • Applied photography (4 Credits)
  • Cinematography & post production (4 Credits)
  • Fine art photography (4 Credits)
  • Fashion photography (4 Credits)
  • Research methodology (4 Credits)
  • Lifestyle and travel photography / graphic designing and AI in photography (4 Credits)
  • Wildlife & aerial photography / event and sports photography (4 Credits)
  • Dissertation (20 credits)
Semester 1
  • Design & Construction
  • Vector Illustration
  • Digital Image Editing
  • Fundamentals of Cinematography and Filmmaking
  • Audio Editing
  • Pre-production
  • Digital Composition Nuke
  • Motion Graphics
  • Video Editing
  • Fundamentals of 3D (Maya)

Infrastructure

It is vital for photography colleges to possess high-end infrastructure as this craft is all practical-oriented. Our photography colleges in Raipur 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

Top Placements

Pratibimb Moitra

RSS Productions

Prabha Gupta

Night Owl Fox

Mohd. Arshad

Digitoonz

Karan Chaudhary

Bird World wide flights

Jaswant Singh

Futopia

Ashish Singh Rawat

Yellowbulb

Ankur Kumar

Yfx Studios

Aditya Vern

Infoedge


Industry Dean

Dr. Latika Nath

Photographer, Wildlife conversationist & Author

Dr. Latika Nath, celebrated as National Geographic’s “Tiger Princess,” is a globally renowned photographer and conservationist. With three decades in wildlife conservation and human-animal conflict resolution, she has published worldwide, exhibited globally, and earned honors like the Karamveer Puraskar, Asia’s 100 Women Power Leaders, and Woman Icon Leader for India.

What this means for you

  • Access to 40+ hours of in-person learning
  • 8 Masterclasses to expand your creative horizon
  • Exclusive workshops and exposure opportunities
  • Access to referential visits

Veteran Teaching Faculty

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.

Dr. Rishi Manik Das

Dr. Rishi Manik Das

HOD

Mr. Rishi Manik Das has 17+ years of experience in photography, VFX and design, contributing to major projects like Ra.One, The Jungle Book and ....Beware the Batman. He specialized in Fine Art and Street Photography. He currently serves as State Vice President (Research and Innovation Wing), mentoring students towards creative excellence.

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Dr. Rahul Shakya

Dr. Rahul Shakya

Assistant Professor

Dr. Rahul Shakya brings 10+ years of experience in media and photography, having worked with Discovery Channel, Associated Press,.... Times Now and Image Bazaar. His work has been internationally exhibited and featured twice on the BBC Wall of Fame. As an assistant professor, he mentors students in photojournalism, wildlife, cinematography and landscape photography.

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Mr. Atul Shrivas

Mr. Atul Shrivas

Assistant Professor

Mr. Atul Shrivas is a versatile photographer specializing in Fine Arts, fashion, portrait photography and wedding photography. A gold medalist from the AAFT .... University, he brings expertise in photoshop, lightroom and creative lighting. With experience as a DOP, photography manager and developer, he mentors students in fashion, tabletop and professional studio techniques.

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Mr. Subanarun Baral

Mr. Subanarun Baral

Assistant Professor

Mr. Subanarun Baral, a mechanical engineer turned photographer, brings 5+ years of experience, covering 50+ concerts, 23 music festivals and 20 ....corporate events. He has also worked as an Assistant Director in Mumbai. At AAFT, he teaches fashion, commercial, event and sports photography, combining industry insight with creative mentorship.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of B.A. in Photography?

AAFT now offers a 3-year UG degree + 1 additional year that allows students to earn an Honors with Research degree. This additional year includes research-driven practice, advanced lighting, conceptual photography, fine art, commercial projects, visual strategy and specialization.

At AAFT School of Photography, you will learn camera handling, lighting techniques, composition, editing, visual stotyelling, studio setups and genres like fashion, wildlife, portrait, product and fine art photography.

Similar to the delhi college of photography and other prestigious colleges, the eligibility for M.A. in Photography includes an undergraduate degree in photography or other relevant fields.

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  • Creative Directors
  • Studio Leads
  • Visual Strategist
  • Photography Educators
  • Independent Artists

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