World Photography Day 2022: Learn how and where to do a course in photography in India

Published: Thursday, August 11, 2022, 15:49 [IST]

World Photography Day 2022: Learn how and where to do a course in photography

What is World Photography Day?

World Photography Day 2022 is a yearly celebration of the art of photography and its contribution to changing the world for the better. Photography is both an art and science. Science for the novice who needs rules and guidelines to master the craft, and art for the masters to carve out a niche, to put them far above everyone else.

The day also encourages photographers from the world over to share a single photo that best describes the world through their creative eyes. In case you want to participate, you can share your best photos on social media using the tag #WorldPhotographyDay.
Who knows your photo can make the cut and be featured on World Photography Daily, for the world to appreciate!

Find out things you can do on world photography day.

History of the World Photography Day 2022

August 19, 2010, was the first World Photography Day ever celebrated. On this occasion, almost 270 photographers uploaded their images to a global online gallery. People from over 100 countries saw and appreciated these images.

Why August 19 was chosen as World Photography Day?

It was on this very date that the French government bought the patent for the Daguerreotype method. This method was dubbed a "gift to the world" as it enabled the world to make detailed photographs without needing negatives.

So where can I do a photography course in India from?

Manipal Institute of mass communication
International Institute of Mass Media
FTII, Pune
YMCA centre of mass media
Delhi College of Photography
Creative Hut Institute of Photography
AJ Kidwai Mass Communication Research Center.
National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
National Institute of Photography

For a more comprehensive list, you can click on the top 8 colleges for photography courses in India

Eligibility Criteria for Photography Courses:

Being passionate about clicking pictures isn't enough, you must have the artistic and creative ability to bring a moment to life with it.
10+2 is the minimum qualification for getting admission to photography courses. Stream doesn't matter, passion does. You'll be judged based on either an entrance test or a given assignment. There are multiple courses ranging from a few-month certificate to a 1-year diploma. Select universities offer an undergraduate course too.

How much can you earn after doing a course in photography in India?

You can join some media house, a photo agency or an advertising group. Or you can also do freelance photography as wildlife, wedding, fashion or sports photographer. Possibilities are endless! Depending on your level of skill and experience, you can earn anywhere between 5-10 lakhs per annum or even more.

Forms of Photography

Nature Photography
Landscape Photography
People Photography
Food Photography
Architecture
Product Photography
Event Photography
Travel Photography
Still Life Photography
Street Photography
Portraits Photography
Documentary Photography
Sports Photography
Scientific Photography
Aerial Photography
Fashion Photography
Wildlife Photography
Weddings Photography
Commercial Photography
Macro Photography
Underwater Photography
Pet Photography

World Photography Day 2022 Theme:

"Pandemic Lockdown Through The Lens"
The theme for World Photography Day 2021: Transcending the boundaries of language, photography is a medium that has a universal value.

Famous Photography Quotes

"A picture is worth a thousand words."
- Henrik Ibsen
"Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst."
- Henri Cartier-Bresson
"Your photography is a record of your living, for anyone who really sees."
- Paul Strand
"Photography is the art of making memories tangible."
- Destin Sparks
"It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera... they are made with the eye, heart, and head."
-Henri Cartier-Bresson