India’s incredible diversity – of cultures, languages, religions and terrain – makes it a singularly rich haven for photographers of every hue. Many Indian youth in the cities and towns also pursue photography as a hobby, sharing their shots on image sharing sites and other social media.
For those among the hobbyists who hope to improve their skills in particular areas of photography – portrait photography, fashion photography, editorial photography, wildlife photography – or hope to turn professional, a host of courses and workshops are available. Some classes and tutorials are online; others are in-person only. Some will involve practical work and assignments; others won’t. The most expensive ones also involve an element of travel. Where the cost was in US dollars, the amount was converted into rupees as per the conversion rates prevailing in mid-February.
Given below are some options for different levels of skill.
Nikon School Photography is led by a team of photographers renowned across the globe. It offers a series of seminars, webinars, workshops, and more. Even those with no prior knowledge or experience can attend. Applicants can register on its website to access the first 10 classes and free tutorials on its website. The fee varies with the nature of the training, whether it is delivered through workshops or classes.
Cost: Approximately Rs 1,124 to Rs 3,749 per class.
Website: nikonschool.in
Photography workshops at Living Bridge, Pune are conducted by Ritesh Ramaiah who is a fashion, and advertorial photographer and cinematographer. The workshop contents cover fundamentals of photography and other interrelated concepts. A four-day workshop is held over weekends at Living Bridge and assignments are assigned to participants to complete on weekdays. Each workshop is limited to 12 participants only.
Cost: Rs 4,300; early bird offer is Rs 3,750
Location: Pune
Website: livingbridge.net
Photography workshops are held across different locations in India like Delhi, Rajasthan, Kerala covering a huge number of places. In this workshop, excluding photographers, each team participates with five members travelling together, taking pictures and honing their skills along the way. During the journey, as they visit the different locations, participants get to learn about visual communication, different techniques, and composition.
Cost: Varies from location to location. The starting cost is Rs 2.12 lakh
Website: raffaeleferrari.com
Kiran Joshi, a photographer based in Pune, founded “ The Lens India” in 2013. It provides several online professional photography courses, tours, and workshops covering different types of photography – fashion, advertising, editorial and more. It offers different levels of photography courses for participants with different levels of skill – Basic, Foundation, Advance – and also an “Image Post Processing” course. The Basic and Foundational courses are conducted online, and the rest are held offline, at Pune.
Cost: Rs 3,000 to Rs 20,000
Website: thelensindia.com
Photo Workshop Adventures was started by a group of people from different countries. It provides 12 to 16-day vacations in different locations around the world, including India, to groups of 4-8 who share interest in photography and travel. Each team has a photographer to train members to capture photos and share other techniques. Anybody, irrespective of their level of experience, can join. However, booking must be done for each team two years in advance.
Cost: Approximately Rs 42,000 to Rs 84,000
Website: photoworkshopadventures.com
Will Nicholas, a wildlife photographer and a filmmaker in England, started Nature TTL in 2014. Currently, it is one of the leading online platforms for all types of photography courses. Nature Photography practitioners can access several tutorial videos for free along with over 1,000 articles Wildlife Photography, Landscape Photography, Macro Photography and more. There are plenty of photography e-books for sale on its website as well. Wildlife Photography Master classes are conducted at Bhandhavgarh National Park, India.
Cost: Approximately Rs 1.12 lakh to Rs 5.24 lakh
Website: naturettl.com
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Byran Peterson has been conducting photography workshops in different countries for over three decades. His workshops are limited to five participants at a time. The applicant must deposit Rs 1,500 to reserve a seat. The balance amount has to be paid 90 days before the start date of the workshop. Accommodation, travel expenses and other charges incurred during the process, will have to be borne by students only.
Cost: Final amount is disclosed only to those who have registered
Website: byranfpetersonphotoworkshop.com
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There are no government colleges in Odisha that specialize exclusively in photography. However, several private institutions offer courses in photography and related fields. Notable among these are the Naxatra Institute of Media Studies and XIM University in Bhubaneswar. These institutions provide comprehensive programs in media and communication, which include photography as a part of their curriculum.
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Correct Answer: Education
Solution : The third option is correct.
The passage explicitly discusses how wildlife has aided humans in providing clothing, developing new medicines, and supplying food. However, it doesn't provide information about a direct contribution to formal education. The emphasis is more on the tangible benefits in terms of clothing, medicine, and food than on educational aspects.
Correct Answer: Writing
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
Explanation: The passage suggests various active pastimes related to wildlife, such as hiking, hunting, and bird feeding. However, writing is not mentioned as one of these activities in the context of relieving parched nerves or engaging with wildlife.
Correct Answer: a different variety of living beings within an ecosystem
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
Explanation:
According to the given passage, biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms within a particular ecosystem or on our planet as a whole. It encompasses different species of plants, animals, microorganisms, and the ecosystems they form. In the given context, biodiversity is a measure of the health of ecosystems and highlights its importance, stating that the conservation of biodiversity is crucial for the survival of humans.
Correct Answer: Silver bromide
Solution : Correct Answer is Silver bromide
Light sensitive silver bromide is a crucial component of photographic film. Silver salts are made by adding sodium bromide to a silver nitrate solution.
Photographic paper and film are made up of a gelatin emulsion with silver halide grains that are placed onto a paper or film foundation. Chlorine, bromine, and iodine are common halides, with bromine being the most prevalent.
They are commonly used in black-and-white photography.
Silver iodide and potassium are two substances used in cloud seeding.The most typically utilized materials are iodide and dry ice (solid carbon dioxide).