📍 Gandhipuram, Coimbatore – 641012, Tamil Nadu
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DSLR / Mirrorless
Canon · Nikon · Sony
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Studio Lighting
Softbox · Strobe · LED
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AI Photo Edit
Lightroom AI · Luminar
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Photography
Course in
Coimbatore

Master DSLR & Mirrorless Photography, Studio Lighting, Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop & AI Photo Tools. Portrait, Product, Wedding, Fashion & Commercial Photography — with 100% Placement Support at Coimbatore's top photography studios, media agencies & brands.

108+
Students Placed
4.9★
Avg. Rating
5 Mo
Duration
10+
AI Tools
📷 DSLR / Mirrorless 🌞 Studio Lighting 🌟 Lightroom 📷 Photoshop 🎬 Video DSLR 🤖 AI Photo Tools 💼 Commercial Photography
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Industry Certificate
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100% Placement Support
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AI Photo Tools Included
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In-Studio Practical Shoots
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EMI up to 6 Months
CBE_product_shoot_v3.CR3 — Adobe Lightroom Classic 2025
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1/250s · f/2.8 · ISO 200 · 85mm
Exposure
+0.7
Contrast
+22
Highlights
-38
Shadows
+28
Saturation
+18
HSL Colour Grading
CameraCanon EOS R6 Mark II
Lens85mm f/1.8 · 24-70mm f/2.8
RAW FormatCR3 · 40.2 MP
Colour SpaceAdobe RGB · sRGB Export
OutputJPEG · TIFF · Web Optimised
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Lightroom
RAW Editing
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Photoshop
Compositing
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Capture One
Tethered
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Luminar Neo
AI Editing
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Premiere Pro
Photo Film
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AI Tools
AI Photo
About the Course

Best Photography Course
in Coimbatore

Fulcrum Tech’s Photography Course is the most complete professional photography programme in Coimbatore. In 5 months you’ll master DSLR & mirrorless camera technique, studio lighting, composition, Adobe Lightroom RAW editing, Photoshop retouching and AI photography tools — skills demanded by Coimbatore’s photography studios, media agencies, FMCG brands and e-commerce companies.

  • DSLR & Mirrorless Photography — Canon, Nikon, Sony camera mastery
  • Studio Lighting — Softbox, strobe, LED and natural light setups
  • Adobe Lightroom — RAW processing, colour grading & batch editing
  • Photoshop Retouching — Portrait, product & fashion retouching
  • Capture One — Tethered shooting for commercial & product photography
  • Composition & Visual Storytelling — Rule of thirds, golden ratio, leading lines
  • Commercial Photography — Product, food, fashion & corporate shoots
  • AI Photo Tools — Luminar Neo AI, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly & more
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🤖 AI-Powered Photography

10+ AI Photography & Editing Tools Included

The only Photography course in Coimbatore with a dedicated AI tools module. Master AI that professional photographers and commercial studios use to retouch, enhance and create images in a fraction of the time.

AI Edit
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Luminar Neo
AI sky replacement, portrait retouching & one-click scene enhancement
AI Enhance
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Adobe Firefly
AI generative fill, background removal & content-aware photo editing
AI Concept
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Midjourney
AI photography concept art, mood board & shoot direction generation
AI Upscale
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Topaz Photo AI
AI noise reduction, image sharpening & super-resolution upscaling
AI Retouch
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PortraitPro AI
AI skin retouching, facial feature enhancement & portrait finishing
AI Remove
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Remove.bg AI
AI instant background removal for product & e-commerce photography
AI Grade
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Lightroom AI
AI auto-enhance, subject masking & adaptive preset generation in Lightroom
AI Stable
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Stable Diffusion
AI image generation & photo compositing for creative backgrounds
AI Copy
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ChatGPT
AI photography briefs, client proposals & portfolio descriptions
AI Layout
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Canva AI
AI photo portfolio layout, social media posts & client presentation decks
Software Deep Dive

6 Core Photography Platforms You’ll Master

Each software has a dedicated module with real shoot projects. Graduate fully proficient in every tool used by India’s top photography studios, e-commerce companies and media agencies.

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Adobe Lightroom
RAW Processing & Colour Grading
Master professional RAW photo processing, colour grading, HSL adjustment and batch editing workflows. Create custom presets for consistent brand aesthetics and deliver client galleries with speed and precision.
RAW ProcessingColour GradingHSL PanelsBatch ExportCustom Presets
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Adobe Photoshop
Retouching & Compositing
Master professional portrait retouching, product photo compositing, background removal and advanced layer techniques. Create campaign-quality images for fashion brands, FMCG companies and e-commerce platforms.
Portrait RetouchCompositingFrequency Sep.Dodge & BurnSmart Objects
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Capture One
Tethered & Commercial Shooting
The industry standard for commercial photographers — master tethered shooting to laptop, advanced colour tools, layer masks and session organisation. Used by top fashion, product and advertising photographers worldwide.
Tethered ShootColour EditorLayer MasksSessionsFilm Styles
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Luminar Neo AI
AI Photo Enhancement
Master the world’s most powerful AI photography editing tool — AI sky replacement, AI portrait enhancement, AI structure enhancement and one-click scene improvements that save hours of manual retouching work.
AI Sky ReplaceAI PortraitAI StructureAI EnhanceMood Effects
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Premiere Pro / DSLR Video
Photography Film & Reels
Create photography portfolio films, client behind-the-scenes videos, Instagram Reels and YouTube content using footage from your DSLR or mirrorless camera. Essential for modern photographers who offer video services.
DSLR VideoColour GradeReels EditPortfolio FilmClient BTS
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Topaz Photo AI
AI Image Quality & Upscaling
Use AI to sharpen blurry images, remove noise from high-ISO shots and upscale small images to print quality. Topaz Photo AI has become essential for photographers handling large volumes of commercial photography.
AI SharpenNoise RemovalUpscale 4xMotion DeblurBatch Process
Shoot Workflow

The Professional Photography Workflow

Every professional photography project follows this 6-stage workflow from client brief to final delivery. You’ll execute all stages on real brand shoots during the course.

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Brief & Mood Board
Client brief, shot list, Midjourney AI mood board & lighting reference
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Lighting Setup
Studio or location lighting plan, equipment setup & test exposures
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Camera & Shoot
DSLR/mirrorless settings, tethered capture & art direction on set
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Cull & Select
Lightroom culling, star ratings, pick & reject workflow for 1000+ images
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Edit & Retouch
RAW processing, AI retouching, colour grading & Photoshop compositing
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Deliver & Archive
Client gallery export, resolution options, backup & file organisation
Photography Genres

8 Photography Specialisations

From product photography for Coimbatore’s FMCG brands to wedding albums, fashion lookbooks and news media — master every genre that creates real career and freelance income.

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Product Photography
FMCG, jewellery, apparel & e-commerce product shoots for Flipkart, Amazon & D2C brands
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Portrait Photography
Studio & location portraits — headshots, model portfolios, corporate profiles & personal branding
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Wedding Photography
Candid & traditional wedding coverage, cinematic storytelling & album design for Tamil Nadu weddings
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Fashion Photography
Lookbook, editorial, catalogue & campaign shoots for clothing brands, designers & fashion labels
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Food Photography
Restaurant menus, food delivery apps, FMCG packaging & recipe photography with food styling
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Architecture & Interior
Real estate, interior design portfolios, hospitality & commercial property photography
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Corporate Photography
Annual reports, event coverage, executive profiles, office interiors & brand photography
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AI-Enhanced Photography
Use Luminar Neo, Adobe Firefly & Midjourney AI to create stunning composite images & creative edits
Course Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

A 5-month, 150+ hour curriculum covering the complete professional photography pipeline — from camera fundamentals and lighting to advanced retouching, AI tools and commercial portfolio development.

MODULE 01

Camera Fundamentals & Technical Mastery

  • Camera Types — DSLR vs Mirrorless, sensor sizes & crop factor
  • Exposure Triangle — Aperture, shutter speed & ISO mastery
  • Lens Knowledge — Prime, zoom, wide-angle, telephoto & macro
  • Focus Systems — AF modes, back-button focus & manual focus
  • Metering, White Balance & Custom Picture Profiles
MODULE 02

Composition & Visual Storytelling

  • Rule of Thirds, Golden Ratio & Fibonacci Spiral
  • Leading Lines, Framing, Depth & Layers
  • Light Direction — Golden hour, blue hour & natural window light
  • Colour Theory for Photography — Complementary & analogous palettes
  • Visual Narrative — Single frame storytelling & editorial sequence
MODULE 03

Studio Lighting & Equipment

  • Light Modifiers — Softbox, octabox, beauty dish & reflector
  • One-Light, Two-Light & Three-Light Studio Setups
  • Strobe vs Continuous LED Lighting Systems
  • Product Lighting — Flat lay, 3D product & glass product techniques
  • Location Lighting — Portable flash, bounce cards & ambient mixing
MODULE 04

Adobe Lightroom — RAW Editing Mastery

  • RAW vs JPEG — Understanding & working in RAW format
  • Develop Module — Tonal adjustments, curves & local corrections
  • Colour Grading — HSL, colour mixer & split toning
  • AI Masking — Subject, sky, background & person mask
  • Presets, Batch Editing & Client Gallery Export
MODULE 05

Photoshop — Advanced Retouching

  • Portrait Retouching — Frequency separation, dodge & burn
  • Skin Smoothing & Frequency Separation Workflow
  • Product Retouching — Clean backgrounds, reflections & compositing
  • Background Replacement & Advanced Masking (Pen tool, Channels)
  • Fashion & Catalogue — Apparel wrinkle removal & colour correction
MODULE 06

Commercial Photography Genres

  • Product Photography — FMCG, jewellery & e-commerce shoots
  • Food Photography — Food styling, propping & menu photography
  • Fashion & Catalogue Photography — Lookbook, flat lay & on-model
  • Corporate & Event Photography — Annual reports & events
  • Architecture Photography — Interiors, exteriors & real estate
MODULE 07

Capture One & Tethered Shooting

  • Capture One Interface & Session Workflow vs Catalogue
  • Tethered Shooting — Live view to laptop for commercial clients
  • Advanced Colour Editor — Skin tones, selective adjustments
  • Layer Masks & Stamping Tool in Capture One
  • Film Styles & Custom Style Creation for Brand Consistency
MODULE 08
🤖 AI Photo Tools

AI-Powered Photography & Editing

  • Luminar Neo — AI sky replacement & portrait enhancement
  • Topaz Photo AI — AI sharpening, noise reduction & upscaling
  • Adobe Firefly — AI generative fill & background creation
  • Remove.bg & PortraitPro AI — Automated retouching workflows
  • Midjourney — AI mood boards & concept direction for shoots
MODULE 09

Portfolio, Business & Career Launch

  • Capstone: Complete Commercial Photography Portfolio (5 Genres)
  • Pricing Your Photography — Day rates, packages & licensing
  • Client Contracts, Invoicing & Business Setup for Freelancers
  • Website & Instagram Portfolio — Photography personal brand
  • Interview Prep, Studio Tests & Placement Drive
Software & Tools

12+ Photography & AI Tools

🌟 Adobe Lightroom
📷 Adobe Photoshop
📸 Capture One
🌞 Luminar Neo AI
🔍 Topaz Photo AI
🎬 Premiere Pro
🎨 Midjourney AI
📷 Adobe Firefly AI
📱 PortraitPro AI
✂️ Remove.bg AI
🧾 Stable Diffusion
📋 ChatGPT
Career Opportunities

Where Photography Graduates Work

India’s photography industry employs 300,000+ professionals and grows 18% annually. Coimbatore’s FMCG, textile, jewellery and wedding industries create constant demand for skilled photographers.

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Product Photographer
₹18,000 – ₹55,000/mo
Shoot FMCG products, jewellery, apparel and e-commerce catalogues for brands and Flipkart/Amazon sellers across Tamil Nadu.
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Portrait & Fashion Photographer
₹20,000 – ₹60,000/mo
Create model portfolios, fashion lookbooks, corporate headshots and personal branding portraits for individuals and brands.
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Wedding Photographer
₹25,000 – ₹1.2L/mo
Cover Tamil Nadu weddings with cinematic candid & traditional photography. Top wedding photographers earn ₹1–3L per event.
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Photo Editor / Retoucher
₹16,000 – ₹48,000/mo
Handle post-production for photography studios, e-commerce brands and media agencies using Lightroom and Photoshop.
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Corporate & Event Photographer
₹18,000 – ₹50,000/mo
Work with Coimbatore’s corporate houses, event management companies and PR agencies for events and brand photography.
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Freelance Photographer
₹30,000 – ₹2L+/mo
Offer product shoots, wedding photography, portrait sessions and AI-enhanced editing to clients across Tamil Nadu and nationally.
Who Should Join

This Course Is Perfect For You

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Passionate Photography Enthusiasts
Own a DSLR or mirrorless camera and want to move from hobby photography to a professional income-generating skill.
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Design & Media Graduates
Visual communication, fashion design, fine arts or media graduates wanting photography to expand their creative portfolio.
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Business Owners & Entrepreneurs
FMCG, jewellery, clothing or food business owners who want professional product photography without agency costs.
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Aspiring Freelancers
Build a client-ready portfolio and offer product, portrait, wedding and event photography services across Tamil Nadu.
Placement Support

100% Placement
Guidance & Support

Our dedicated team supports every student from Day 1 until they land their first photography role or client.

  • 01
    Live Shoot Sessions in Our Photography Studio

    Practice on real products, models and sets in our fully equipped photography studio with professional lighting, backdrops and tethered capture setup.

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    Real Commercial Shoot Projects

    Shoot real product photography for local FMCG brands, fashion labels and e-commerce sellers — building a genuine client-commissioned portfolio during the course.

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    Professional Portfolio & Website Build

    Build a professional photography portfolio website and curated Instagram grid that showcases your work across all 8 photography genres to potential clients and employers.

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    Mock Studio Tests & Interview Prep

    Practice with real photography studio interview tests — product lighting test, portrait brief, post-processing speed test and client presentation review.

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    Direct Studio & Agency Referrals

    Referred to 50+ photography studios, FMCG companies, media agencies, e-commerce brands, wedding companies and fashion labels across Coimbatore and Tamil Nadu.

108+
Students Placed
50+
Hiring Partners
95%
Placement Rate
5 Mo
Course Duration
Student Reviews

What Our Students Say

★★★★★

The Lightroom colour grading module is outstanding — I now deliver skin tones that look completely natural across 500+ images in 2 hours. The AI masking tools in Lightroom saved my career. Got placed as a product photographer for a Coimbatore FMCG brand earning ₹42,000/month. The studio lighting modules were exactly like working in a real commercial studio.

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Rajan K
Product Photographer, FMCG Brand
★★★★★

Luminar Neo AI is absolutely magic — I replaced the sky in a corporate rooftop shoot that was cloudy and the client never knew! The Topaz AI noise reduction rescued several low-light shots at an indoor event. The AI module alone is worth 10x the course fee. Now earning ₹85,000/month as a wedding and fashion photographer. Thank you Fulcrum Tech!

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Surya M
Wedding & Fashion Photographer
★★★★★

The Capture One tethered shooting module was a revelation — I now shoot jewellery directly to laptop for clients to approve images in real time. The frequency separation Photoshop technique transformed my portrait retouching speed. Placed at a Chennai fashion label shooting catalogues. The frequency separation alone separates me from every other photographer in Coimbatore.

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Aarthi V
Fashion Photographer, Chennai Label
★★★★★

As a jewellery shop owner I always paid ₹15,000 per product shoot. After this course I do everything in-house — lighting, shooting and Lightroom editing. The product photography lighting module for jewellery is incredibly detailed. The Midjourney AI mood board sessions helped me plan concept shoots I never could have imagined before.

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Preethi L
Jewellery Business Owner
★★★★★

The food photography module changed how I see food completely. I now shoot menus for 8 restaurants in Coimbatore. The food styling techniques and the overhead lighting setup using a ₹5,000 LED panel produces results clients mistake for professional studio work. Adobe Firefly AI background generation helped me create studio-quality food shots at clients’ locations.

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Kavitha N
Food & Restaurant Photographer
★★★★★

I was shooting with my phone for Instagram before joining Fulcrum Tech. After 5 months I’m shooting corporate events for CII Coimbatore and product campaigns for two textile brands. The placement team’s connections were outstanding — I had 3 job offers before the course ended. The AI editing workflow I built during Module 8 cuts my post-processing time from 8 hours to 45 minutes.

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Muthukumar S
Corporate Photographer, CBE
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

The Photography + AI Tools Course is 5 months (150+ hours) covering camera technique, studio lighting, Lightroom, Photoshop, Capture One, Luminar Neo AI and 10+ AI tools. Flexible batches — weekday mornings, evenings and weekends. Live online batches also available for outstation students.
No — you don't need to own a camera to start. Our photography studio provides professional Canon and Nikon DSLR and mirrorless cameras, lenses and lighting equipment for all practical sessions. You will, however, need a laptop for editing modules. If you own a camera, bring it from Module 1 to build personal ownership of your settings.
Our photography studio is equipped with Canon EOS R6 Mark II and Nikon Z6 III mirrorless cameras, Canon EOS 90D DSLRs, a full range of Canon and Sigma lenses (24-70mm, 85mm, 100mm macro, 70-200mm), Godox studio strobes, LED continuous lights, various softboxes, beauty dishes, reflectors, V-flats and seamless paper backgrounds.
Product Photographer, Portrait & Fashion Photographer, Photo Editor/Retoucher, Corporate & Event Photographer, Wedding Photographer and Freelance Photographer. Salaries ₹16,000–₹60,000/month for studio roles. Wedding photographers earn ₹25,000–₹1.2 lakh/month. Experienced commercial freelancers earn ₹2L+ per month.
Yes — Module 08 is dedicated entirely to AI tools: Luminar Neo (AI sky replacement & portrait enhancement), Topaz Photo AI (AI sharpening & upscaling), Adobe Firefly (AI generative fill), Remove.bg (AI background removal), PortraitPro AI (automated retouching), Midjourney (AI mood boards) and more. No other photography institute in Coimbatore teaches all of this.
Yes — every module has dedicated hands-on shooting time in our photography studio. You will shoot real products, portraits and food items with professional studio lighting, tethered to our workstations in Capture One. The course also includes actual commercial shoot projects with real clients, giving you a genuine commissioned work portfolio.
The core course covers all 8 photography genres comprehensively. In the final portfolio module, you choose 2–3 genres to develop a specialised portfolio for your target market. Our faculty provides personalised mentorship to align your portfolio with your chosen career path — whether wedding, commercial, fashion, food or corporate photography.
Contact us at +91 93608 99780 or fill the enquiry form for current fee and upcoming batch dates. 0% EMI up to 6 months available. Excellent value for a 5-month programme with 6 major software platforms, dedicated AI module, real commercial shoot projects, portfolio website and 100% placement support.

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