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Photographer 10 years of experience. I teach photography for students who want to take up photography as a hobby or take up as a career
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About Kaushik
I am a passionate photographer and teach students at my place. My work profile has been around Fashion & Portrait, Commercial Photography, Street Photography. I have covered Events, Road Shows & Editorial Shoots as a photographer as well. I like teaching and teaching photography is always my priority.
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
The class will be a group of 3-4 people where you can ask questions, practice hands-on, and work on projects to improve your photography skills.
🟢 Module 1: Technical Basics
1. Camera Types Explained
DSLR, Mirrorless, Point-and-Shoot, Smartphone cameras
Sensor sizes and image quality implications
2. Exposure Triangle Deep Dive
ISO: sensitivity and noise control
Shutter Speed: motion freeze/blurring
Aperture: light control and depth of field
3. White Balance & Color Temperature
Kelvin scale basics
Custom WB settings for accurate colors
4. Shooting Modes
Auto, P, A/Av, S/Tv, M
When and why to use each
5. Lens Fundamentals
Prime vs zoom
Focal length explained: wide, standard, telephoto
🟠 Module 2: Composition & Framing
1. Core Composition Rules
Rule of thirds
Leading lines, curves
Patterns and symmetry
2. Artistic Principles
Balance and tension
Using negative space
Framing elements
3. Perspective & Angles
Eye level, low, high, overhead
Subject distortion vs dramatization
🟡 Module 3: Lighting Fundamentals
1. Natural vs Artificial Light
Quality, direction, color
2. Light Direction Basics
Front, side, back, top lighting
Shadows and contrast
3. Time-of-Day Considerations
Golden hour, blue hour, midday
4. Modifiers for Beginners
Reflectors: silver, gold, white
Diffusers: basics and DIY hacks
🟣 Module 4: Image Fundamentals
1. File Formats
RAW vs JPEG: when and why
2. Basic Editing Workflow
Importing, organizing, selecting best shots
3. Post-Processing 101
Cropping, exposure, clarity, white balance
4. Photography Ethics
Copyright, plagiarism, editing honesty
Module 5: Creative Expression
1. Storytelling with Images
Emotive shots, human connection
2. Color Theory in Photography
Warm vs cool, complementary contrasts
3. Visual Metaphors & Style
Minimalism, surrealism, cinematic references
🟤 Module 6: Controlled Lighting Techniques
1. Flash Basics
On-camera vs off-camera flash
2. Light Modifiers
Softboxes, umbrellas, beauty dishes
3. Continuous Lighting
LED panels, ambient light balancing
4. Creative Layering
Key light, fill, hair/rim, background light
🟠 Module 7: Advanced Composition
1. Creative Compositions
Frame within frame, tilt, layering, reflection
2. Motion Techniques
Intentional blur, panning, long exposure
3. Spatial Tension & Isolation
Depth of field, foreground-background play
Module 8: ️ Technical Growth
1. Dynamic Range & Histograms
Reading and correcting exposures
2. Manual Mode Mastery
Balancing ISO/SS/Aperture intentionally
3. Advanced Gear Use
ND filters, polarizers, tripods
Remote triggers and intervalometers
🟢 Module 9: Editing & Color Grading
1. Lightroom
Full editing process, presets, masking
2. Photoshop Basics
Layers, masks, clone, healing brush
3. Color Grading Essentials
HSL, curves, tone matching
Genre-specific color moods
Module 10: Conceptualization & Storytelling
Goal: Plan intentional shoots with purpose and vision.
1. Previsualization
Sketching, moodboards, shot lists
2. Creative Briefs
Interpreting client needs, building narratives
3. Visual Language
Symbols, sequences, juxtaposition
4. Directing Talent
Posing, expression, creating comfort on set
Module 11: Genre-Specific Techniques
Goal: Learn technical and creative demands of different photography genres.
1. Fashion & Lifestyle
Studio vs natural light, styling, team coordination
2. Portraiture
Lighting types, expression coaching, retouching tips
3. Events & Documentary
Anticipation, context shots, candids
4. Product Photography
Light tents, surface play, texture highlighting
Module 12: Advanced Lighting Control
Goal: Elevate light control for creative effects and professional polish.
1. Multi-Light Techniques
Key-fill-rim-background balance
2. Gels & Colors
Mood creation, color gels, theatrical looks
3. Specialty Setups
Butterfly, clamshell, loop lighting
4. Environment Blending
Mixing ambient and strobe cleanly
🟣 Module 13: High-End Editing Workflows
Goal: Build industry-standard retouching skills.
1. Photoshop Pro Techniques
Frequency separation
Dodge & burn sculpting
2. Skin Retouching
Pore-level edits, color tone correction
3. Batch Workflows
Automations, presets, smart objects
🟤 Module 14: Professional Practices
Goal: Build a career or freelance business around photography.
1. Portfolio Development
Curation, style cohesion, online platforms
2. Pricing & Contracts
Licensing, deliverables, usage rights
3. Team Collaboration
Stylists, makeup artists, creative directors
4. Branding & Marketing
Social media presence
Pitching, client acquisition, storytelling
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- 5h: 220AED
- 10h: 440AED
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