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Photographer Roadmap

Master photography from fundamentals to business. Wedding photography alone is a Rs 10,000 Cr industry in India. Learn to shoot, edit, and earn from your camera.

3-5 months2-5 LPA → 15-40 LPA expected6 steps • 19 free resources
1

Camera & Exposure Basics

2-3 weeks

Master the exposure triangle: aperture, shutter speed, ISO. Learn to shoot in manual mode and understand your camera inside out.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Shoot in manual mode confidently
  • Understand aperture, shutter speed, and ISO
  • Choose the right settings for any lighting situation
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Mini-project

Shoot 100 photos demonstrating exposure control: same scene at different settings. Create a comparison portfolio.

2

Composition & Light

2-3 weeks

Great photos are about seeing. Learn composition rules, natural and artificial lighting, golden hour, and how to read light.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Apply composition rules: rule of thirds, leading lines, framing
  • Work with natural light at different times of day
  • Use reflectors and basic artificial lighting
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Mini-project

Shoot a 20-photo series using 10 different composition techniques. Print your best 5.

3

Adobe Lightroom Editing

2-3 weeks

Lightroom is the photographer's primary tool. Master RAW processing, color grading, presets, and batch editing workflows.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Edit RAW photos in Lightroom professionally
  • Create and apply presets for consistent style
  • Batch edit efficiently for client work
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Mini-project

Edit 50 photos across 5 genres: portrait, landscape, street, food, and product. Create a preset pack.

4

Portrait Photography

2-3 weeks

Portraits are the bread and butter of photography in India. Master posing, lighting setups, and working with subjects.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Direct and pose subjects naturally
  • Set up portrait lighting: Rembrandt, butterfly, split
  • Shoot professional headshots and portraits
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Mini-project

Shoot portrait sessions with 5 different people. Deliver edited sets of 10 photos each.

5

Wedding & Event Photography

2-3 weeks

The most lucrative photography niche in India. Learn to shoot weddings: ceremonies, candids, couple portraits, and managing the chaos.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Shoot a complete wedding from start to finish
  • Handle challenging lighting in venues
  • Deliver curated wedding albums
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Mini-project

Second-shoot a wedding (or simulate one). Deliver a curated set of 100 edited photos as an album.

6

Building Your Photography Business

2-3 weeks

Turn photography into income. Learn pricing, client management, social media marketing, and building a photography brand.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Price photography services profitably
  • Build an Instagram presence as a photographer
  • Manage client bookings and deliveries
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Mini-project

Build a photography portfolio website and Instagram. Set up pricing packages. Book and deliver your first 3 paid shoots.

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