What to Look for in Photography Schools

Are you interested in pursuing career opportunities in photography, but are unsure of how to find the right school for you?
With many photography schools to choose from, it’s helpful to identify which criteria is most important to you as you narrow your selection. Part of the process is deciding what is most valuable to you, but you should also take into consideration what is important in the industry. Your individual goals are going to impact your search, but it is essential to consider factors such as infrastructure, location, opportunities, course options and more.
The photography school you choose needs to do more than prepare you for new career opportunities. It should provide you with quality academic resources, infrastructure as well as plenty of opportunities for you to grow outside of the classroom.





What to Look for in Photography Schools
As you try to determine which photography school is best for you, it’s important not to become overwhelmed. There is a lot to consider, but once you look closely at the information, the pieces should start to fall in to place. To help you get on the right track, we have compiled a list of factors to analyze when examining prospective schools:

• Location and Related Opportunity: Where a photography school is located plays a big role in what resources, inspiration and opportunities are available for students. Quality photography training inside the classroom needs to be supplemented with outside enrichment and stimulation. Students need to be inspired by their surroundings and to have great examples of quality work within their reach.
Bharati Vidyapeeth school of photography is situated in Pune, a vibrant & bustling metropolis and probably the culture capital of Maharashtra. With a massive student population, the ever growing IT industry, the presence of stalwarts like Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto, Mahindra & Mahindra, Infosys and the right mix of culture in it’s vibrant theatre, music & literary space, Pune has all the right ingredients to be the perfect location for a school of photography.

A 2 hour drive brings you to Mumbai, the capital of the entertainment & the media industry. It is also the capital of the advertising industry of the country. Oppurtunity abounds here.

• Industry-current technology: In order for students to become skilled in the use of industry-relevant photographic techniques, infrastructure, tools and technology, it’s essential for the photography school of your choice to have the appropriate resources. Up-to-date resources also help ensure that course material remains current. Bharati Vidyapeeth School Of Photography can safely lay claim to the title of being the most up-to-date as far as all the above are concerned. Our studios admeasure about 5500 sq.ft. in all with the master studio measuring in at an impressive 2750 sq. ft.

Students will use equipment from manufacturers like Broncolor lights, Hasselblad & Phase One high-resolution medium format digital cameras (31, 40 & 60 megapixel backs), Sinar view camera systems, Chimera lightbanks & Gitzo camera support systems, in their day to day schedule. Our digital labs are equipped with the latest Apple Macintosh workstations & Epson printers which students can use freely for assignments, coursework etc. The school has an excellent AV facility with a huge collection instructional videos, movies & documentaries.


• Course selection: Photography schools need to have a good selection of courses that adequately prepare students for success in this dynamic and competitive industry. Courses should offer instruction in contemporary photographic tools and techniques, visual design, lighting, digital manipulation and much more.
The Bharati Vidyapeeth School Of Photography offers a range of courses from 1 year Diplomas in Advertising & Commercial Photography, Fashion & People, Photojournalism & Editorial & Fine Art Photography. Besides these courses, niche courses like Wildlife Photography, Sports Photography, Contemporary Wedding Photography are offered through a series of 3 & 6 month certification programs. For the serious hobbyists & semi pro photographers eager to update their skills, the school offers weekend programs on the campus.

In the 1 year Diploma courses, the school offers specializations in specific types of photography, such as food & beverage, products & Still-life, Industrial & corporate, fashion & people and more. Specialization can help you gain unique skill sets that set you apart in the industry.


• Industry-experienced faculty: It is a bonus to students if the faculty members instructing them have professional experience in the photography industry. Industry-experienced faculty can pass on real-world knowledge, inside tips and an array of other helpful information. The