Advanced Photography
Mastery of light, composition and the camera, with studio and location shoots.
Curriculum
A 18-lesson programme. Every lesson combines theory with practice.
- 01Introduction to Photography; How Cameras Work
- 02Lenses, Filters and Accessories; Rules of Composition
- 03Aperture / Shutter Speed / ISO
- 04Backlight, Sunset and Long Exposure Shoots (Field Trip to the Maiden’s Tower)
- 05Event Photography and Using an On-Camera Flash
- 06Nordic and Window Light Shoots
- 07Reading a Photograph
- 08Food Photography and Styling Shoots
- 09Press Photography
- 10Street Photography (Field Trip to Sirkeci and Eminönü)
- 11Documentary Photography
- 12Architectural Photography (Field Trip to Maslak)
- 13Photo Editing
- 14Photo Printing
- 15Documentary Photography Review (Visit to the Turkish Photography Foundation)
- 16Types of Light: Butterfly and Rembrandt Lighting in the Studio
- 17Fashion Photography Studio Shoots
- 18Project Review and Building a Portfolio
How the programme works
In the studio and classroom
Classes take place in our classrooms, studios and labs in Beyoğlu, alongside practical projects.
Lesson replays
Lessons are kept in our cloud system for one week, so you can watch a lesson again or catch up on one you missed.
Certificate
Students who attend at least 70% of the lessons receive an Istanbul Media Academy certificate.
Career guidance
We work in partnership with a range of companies and institutions, and we give our students priority on the projects we run at the academy. Our instructors, all active in the industry, also let students know about openings in their own companies and networks.
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