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Diploma | Commercial Photography


  • Understanding the fundamental concepts of photography
  • Fundamentals of the camera and creative techniques
  • Insights into aesthetics in photography and its applications
  • Understanding the concepts and applications of natural and studio lighting and an array of light modifiers
  • Intensive study of fashion, product, food, and advertising photography and its finer nuances
  • Methodical approach to editing and working on editing software like Adobe - Lightroom & Photoshop and Capture One
  • Concept development and ideation for specialization
  • Introduction to the business of photography and concepts of digital marketing
  • Industry standard portfolio building

Module 1 (1 Month) - Foundation of Photography

  • Fundamentals & aesthetics of photography
  • Lighting techniques
  • Digital image processing - Adobe Lightroom

Module 2 (3 Months) - Intermediate to Advance Study

  • Fashion & portrait photography
  • Product & food photography
  • Advertising photography
  • Digital image processing - Adobe Photoshop & Capture One

Module 3 (2 Months) - Portfolio Creation

  • Portfolio creation
  • Business of photography & digital marketing
  • Soft skills
  • E-commerce agencies - E-commerce photographer
  • Retouching agencies - Image editor, Image retoucher
  • Other allied photography industries

Yes, Basic technical knowledge of camera and lighting equipment is required. Prior experience in any genre of photography will be a plus.

The Diploma in commercial photography program is designed for aspirants who have basic knowledge of photography and wish to upskill themselves. The program will cater to commercial photography genres like Still Life, Portrait, Product, Food& Beverage, Fashion, Lifestyle, and Advertising Photography. The 6-month full-time program provides rigorous hands-on training to prepare aspirants for the ever-evolving photography industry. Aspirants will walk away with an industry-standard portfolio that they can boast of. 

During the course, students will interact with industry experts, thus opening many opportunities though placements are not guaranteed. 

The courses at SEAMEDU, Pune, are taught and mentored by photographers who specialize in various genres and are also industry experts working on different commercial and editorial spaces.                

Seamedu's photography course is designed to be completely practical and will give you enough hands-on time to hone your skills and be a professional photographer.                

The studio space at SEAMEDU in Pune is equipped with the latest cameras, including mirrorless cameras, Elinchrom lights, industry-standard light stands, etc.

Anyone who has basic knowledge of photography and is passionate about Fashion. Prior experience in photography is a plus.


  • Understanding the fundamental concepts of photography
  • Fundamentals of the camera and creative techniques
  • Insights into aesthetics in photography and its applications
  • Understanding the concepts and applications of natural and studio lighting and an array of light modifiers
  • Intensive study of fashion, product, food, and advertising photography and its finer nuances
  • Methodical approach to editing and working on editing software like Adobe - Lightroom & Photoshop and Capture One
  • Concept development and ideation for specialization
  • Introduction to the business of photography and concepts of digital marketing
  • Industry standard portfolio building

Module 1 (1 Month) - Foundation of Photography

  • Fundamentals & aesthetics of photography
  • Lighting techniques
  • Digital image processing - Adobe Lightroom

Module 2 (3 Months) - Intermediate to Advance Study

  • Fashion & portrait photography
  • Product & food photography
  • Advertising photography
  • Digital image processing - Adobe Photoshop & Capture One

Module 3 (2 Months) - Portfolio Creation

  • Portfolio creation
  • Business of photography & digital marketing
  • Soft skills

  • E-commerce agencies - E-commerce photographer
  • Retouching agencies - Image editor, Image retoucher
  • Other allied photography industries

Yes, Basic technical knowledge of camera and lighting equipment is required. Prior experience in any genre of photography will be a plus.

The Diploma in commercial photography program is designed for aspirants who have basic knowledge of photography and wish to upskill themselves. The program will cater to commercial photography genres like Still Life, Portrait, Product, Food& Beverage, Fashion, Lifestyle, and Advertising Photography. The 6-month full-time program provides rigorous hands-on training to prepare aspirants for the ever-evolving photography industry. Aspirants will walk away with an industry-standard portfolio that they can boast of. 

During the course, students will interact with industry experts, thus opening many opportunities though placements are not guaranteed. 

The courses at SEAMEDU, Pune, are taught and mentored by photographers who specialize in various genres and are also industry experts working on different commercial and editorial spaces.                

Seamedu's photography course is designed to be completely practical and will give you enough hands-on time to hone your skills and be a professional photographer.                

The studio space at SEAMEDU in Pune is equipped with the latest cameras, including mirrorless cameras, Elinchrom lights, industry-standard light stands, etc.

Anyone who has basic knowledge of photography and is passionate about Fashion. Prior experience in photography is a plus.

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My experience at Seamedu has been very wonderful till now. It has been 3 years since I have joined the college and I have learnt a lot, not just academically but in all other aspects of career development. Most importantly the placement of Seamedu college is very good. I received the opportunity to get selected in one of the leading companies . Faculty members have been supportive throughout. The all-time support and motivation of the faculty members has enlightened me throughout this wonderful journey.

I am extremely grateful and honoured to have been a part of SEAM. They have consistently provided me with a plethora of opportunities that not only enhanced my skills but also enriched my core knowledge. The co-curricular activities which were actively held in SEAM created a vibrant environment that were fun, intuitive and engaging. I am grateful for the placement team in SEAM for their relentless support and encouragement which empowered us to push our boundaries and helped me to utilise my skills in the future at such a reputed organisation.

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We, at Seamedu School of Pro-Expressionism believe that regular interactions with eminent Industry professionals and Corporate leaders from Media and Entertainment Industry, can contribute to the all-round development of the students. The placement department conducts regular guest lectures, seminars and workshops, by inviting the experience Industry professionals to share their experiences with our students.Training & Placement activities relevance to Soft skills learning sessions are conducted regularly so as to enhance their overall development for personal & professional grooming.

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Manasi Raut

Sr. HOA- PMO

Manasi Raut

Sr. HOA- PMO

Manasi comes with more than 16 years of experience in the field of photography, Her photography journey started with learning of black & white films and darkroom printing techniques to getting a master craftsman diploma in digital photography and imagery from Shari Academy. She was working in UAE, as a freelancer for 3 years before moving back to Pune. She has worked as a freelance commercial photographer in India and in Dubai. She has exhibited her works at various art shows in Lavasa, Pune, Mumbai and Delhi. She has also covered international events such as Common Wealth Youth Games - 2008, and Indo-German Mela - 2012 to name a few. With a strong belief and passion in imparting knowledge which helps her students to excel in this evolving field, she believes in a wholesome practical teaching experience for her students, to make them industry ready once they pass out

Sachin Chandane

Adjunct Faculty- Photography

Sachin Chandane

Adjunct Faculty- Photography

An artist by nature & a photographer by profession. Sachin Chandane, Internationally published fashion & Advertising photographer with 10+ years of experience in the field & currently based in Mumbai, India. He has worked for renowned brands like Kenneth Cole - NewYork, Pierre Cardin - Paris, Zoya by TATA, Sugar cosmetics, Papa Don't Preach, to name a few. Sachin also has been teaching photography for 8 years and has taught more than 400 aspiring photographers and many of them are doing wonders in the field of photography. Sachin loves experimenting in his photography and constantly works with new aspiring talent to explore and create art through his photography."

Alok Katkar

Faculty- Photography

Alok Katkar

Faculty- Photography

Alok is a Pune-based commercial and wildlife photographer with over 7 years of experience in the field and 2 years of experience as an educator. He has completed his graduation in Visual Effects & Film Making and then moved on to get an Advance Certification in Commercial Photography from MIT-WPU School of Photography. He has worked for some of the renowned brands like Ranka Jewellers, Jupiter Hospital, VH1 Supersonic, Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) and Reserve Bank of India. His work has been published on several national and international platforms including National Geographic, Canon, Smart Photography and Pune Mirror and has won several awards in various exhibitions.

Purva Gadre

Senior Faculty- Photography

Purva Gadre

Senior Faculty- Photography

Purva is a Photojournalist and Documentary photographer. She started her career as a staff photographer with the Business India Magazine in Mumbai. Later as a freelance photojournalist, she worked for big names like Outlook Money magazine, Hindustan Times (Mumbai), The Hindu and Pune Times. Her projects have been published in magazines and newspapers. She has exhibited her work at various group shows in the Tao Art Gallery, Mumbai and Balgandharva Art Gallery, Pune. She received the Jury Commendation award at the prestigious Toto Awards for Photography in 2014. Purva has more than seven years of experience as an Educator.

Sunkeerthi Shanmugasamy

Senior Faculty- Photography

Sunkeerthi Shanmugasamy

Senior Faculty- Photography

Sunkeerthi is a Commercial photographer specialising in product and lifestyle photography. He has over 7 years of experience in the industry in various genres of photography. He has a Masters degree in Professional photography from one of the most well known photography schools - Spéos, Paris. He has worked with multiple brands and designers in Paris and India. He is keen in training the future photographers to face the challenges in the industry.

Mohamed Rafi

Adjunct Faculty- Photography

Mohamed Rafi

Adjunct Faculty- Photography

Rafi is a commercial photographer. His work is characterised by a deft treatment of colour and stylistic versatility. His creative goal is fusing commercial making with the aesthetic of fashion and art. His projects span art, fashion and commercial worlds. Over the course of time, he has catered to some of the biggest brands in the country such as Puma, Bajaj, Louis Philippe, Himalaya, etc. He was featured in Vogue Italia and his work was exhibited at City Arts Factory in Florida. His work has also appeared in various publications in the United States, Europe and Asia including Lyun Magazine, Féroce Magazine, Period Magazine, Travel with Style Magazine.

Dinesh Bhatlanvande

Faculty- Photography

Dinesh Bhatlanvande

Faculty- Photography

Dinesh Bhatlavande is a Pune-Mumbai based photographer with five years of experience in the profession. He has a Bachelor's and Diploma in Engineering, after which he went on to pursue a Diploma in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography. He has done freelance work for renowned brands such as Caprese, Cars24, Faasos, Sweet truth, Mandarin oak and Oven story. He has shot with news channels such as NDTV and also done freelance videos and edits.

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