🎓 Batch 2 Open — Sunday, 25th October 2026 · 10 AM–6.30 PM · Hyderabad · Only 12 Seats Available
Hyderabad · Sunday, 25th October 2026

Put down the Phone. Pick up the DSLR Camera.

DSLR Fundamentals
1-Day Intensive Workshop

In one day, go from Auto mode to full Manual control.

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📅 25th October
8 Hrs
Full Day Workshop
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Live Modules
₹3,500
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Cameras Provided
Course Highlights

Why this workshop is different

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Built for Working Professionals
Designed around the schedule and goals of IT professionals and young adults — practical, no fluff.
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Only 12 Participants
Strictly limited to ensure individual attention, personal feedback, and a focused learning environment.
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Cameras Provided
DSLR cameras and lenses provided during the guided photowalk — no gear? No problem.
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Guided Photowalk
Step outside, shoot real-world scenes, and get live critique and real-time corrections in the field.
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PDF Course Materials
Take home a structured reference guide covering everything covered in the workshop.
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Auto → Manual Mode
Walk in on Auto. Walk out in full Manual. That's the one guarantee of this workshop.
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Live Image Review
Every participant gets personal feedback on their shots — real critique, real improvement, same day.
4 Modules · 10 AM–6.30 PM

Everything you'll learn

From understanding your phone camera to mastering your DSLR — then stepping outside for a real guided photowalk, image review and certificates. Fully practical, zero fluff.

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DSLR Camera
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Module 01
DSLR Menu Settings / Understanding Manual Operations
  • DSLR Camera Menu Settings
  • Understanding Manual Exposure
  • Exposure Triangle
  • Controlling Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO
  • Reading the Light through Meter
  • Understanding Histogram
  • Zone System of Exposure
  • Creative Use of Shutter Speed, Aperture
  • Arresting Moving Objects & creating aesthetic Blur
  • Understanding Colour Temperature / White Balance
  • Understanding the Autofocus menu options
  • Shooting in Manual focus
02
Camera Lenses
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Module 02
Understanding Lenses — Technicals & Aesthetics
  • Understanding focal length
  • Prime lens vs Zoom lens
  • Lens & Angle of View
  • Depth of field
  • Art of taking deeper & shallow depth of field pictures
  • How to choose the right lens for composition
  • Lensing for creative & dramatic photography
  • Understanding professional lenses
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Photography Composition
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Module 03
Mastering Photography Composition
  • Rule of thirds, triangles, leading lines
  • Shapes, colours, textures, forms
  • Camera angles & the art of seeing aesthetically
  • Art of taking beautiful Portraits
  • Understanding lighting & ambient conditions
  • Develop your eye — to take beautiful, aesthetic pictures
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Guided Photowalk
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Module 04 · Afternoon session
Photowalk, Image Review & Certificates
  • Outdoor photowalk to streets, landscapes
  • Live critique session in the field
  • Real-time exposure corrections
  • Composition improvement suggestions
  • Group review of your images
  • Portfolio guidance & cheat sheets
  • Certificate distribution
📷 DSLR cameras & lenses will be provided during the group photowalk practice — no gear needed!
The Workshop

One Sunday. One big transformation.

📍 Venue

Black Box Studios, Manikonda, Hyderabad

Exact venue address shared with all registered participants via WhatsApp after booking confirmation.

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What to bring
📷Your DSLR or mirrorless camera (if you own one)
📱Your smartphone
💻Laptop (if you have one)
📒A notebook (optional)
✓ Don't own a DSLR? No problem — cameras & lenses provided during the photowalk!
Workshop Fee
₹3,500
Inclusive of GST · cameras & refreshments included
Inclusive of GST · cameras & refreshments included
How to register
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Pay the full fee of ₹3,500 via UPI to confirm your seat
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Venue location and the batch group sent straight away
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Seats confirmed only upon advance payment
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DateSunday, 25th October 2026
Timing10 AM – 6.30 PM (8.5 Hours)
Batch SizeOnly 12 seats
LocationBlack Box Studios, Manikonda
CamerasProvided for photowalk
8-hour full day live workshop
DSLR cameras provided for photowalk
PDF course materials & cheat sheets
Guided outdoor photowalk
Live image review & feedback
Certificate of completion
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🔥 Only 12 seats · Amount paid is non-refundable
Gowri Shankar K — Cinematographer & Photography Educator
Your Instructor

Gowri Shankar K
Cinematographer & Educator

"Stop scrolling reels. Pick up your camera, step outside, and discover the world through your own lens — not someone else's feed."

@bygowrishankar

Gowri Shankar is a cinematographer and photography educator with 11+ years of teaching experience across India's leading film and media institutions. He holds a Diploma in Film Technology (Cinematography) from MGR Government Film & Television Institute, Chennai — and a B.E. in Electrical Engineering, which gives him a uniquely technical yet creative teaching approach.

He has trained hundreds of students at BOFTA Film Institute, LIVE at Loyola College, Mindscreen Film Institute, and KAPA Photography Academy — and has worked alongside Cinematographer Omprakash on feature films and advertisement productions. He is a recognized participant in workshops conducted by the Southern Indian Cinematographers Association (SICA). His specializations include Food, Newborn, Maternity, Pet & Lifestyle Photography.

Digital Cinematography Scene Lighting Lensing & Composition Advanced Camera Tech Food Photography Lifestyle Photography ARRI / RED / Sony / Blackmagic
11+
Years Teaching
5
Institutions
500+
Students
DFT
MGR Film Institute
Mindscreen Film Institute, Chennai
Cinematography Faculty
LIVE, Loyola College, Chennai
Cinematography Faculty · 10 Years
DeSIFMA Film Academy, Chennai
Cinematography Faculty
KAPA Photography Academy, Chennai
Photography & Videography Faculty · 6 Years
BOFTA Film Institute, Chennai
Cinematography Faculty · 8 Years
Reviews

What Students Say

★★★★★

I enjoyed attending your classes and your attention to detail in delivering each lesson Sir. You were a good critic and your honest reviews and feedback made me a better photographer.

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Karthik M.
Software Engineer
★★★★★

Mr. Gowri Shankar taught the course with great clarity and patience. He covered everything from choosing the right camera and lens to mastering photography basics, editing techniques, and even videography. His teaching style made complex topics simple and interesting.

LM
Leo Marxim
HR Professional
★★★★★

Just wanna say that I personally learnt so much about photography through your classes — and the image review sessions were the best part. Learnt a lot from them.

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Sandeep
Wedding Photographer
★★★★★

Gowri sir explains concepts in the most simple, practical way. I came in knowing nothing about manual mode — left with full confidence to shoot on my own.

PV
Priya V.
MBA Student
✨ Reviews from Gowri's Chennai workshops · Hyderabad batch reviews coming soon!
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