Highlights

We offer some very unique features in our courses which sets us apart from the rest. Below, you will find some of our key highlights.

Regular Outdoor Photowalks

Our outdoor photo walks, guided by professional mentors, is a very unique curriculum. REgular Photowalks and Review Sessions enable our students to keep up with productivity, consistency and quality.

Supported by NIKON

The only institute in India to be officially supported by Nikon, and to carry the unique logo designed specifically for us. Our students reap the benefit of support and prices from all major camera brands.

Studio Workshops

Our workshops boast a state-of-the-art studio, with advanced equipment for fashion, portraiture and product shoots. Our work with leading models and designers, set us apart from the competition.

Permanent Association

Become an integral part of an institute of a group of artists, with access to a library of international photography catalogues, discussion groups and an advanced studio setup, even after course completion.

International Competitions & Exhibitions

The courses are designed with precision to enable the students to be ready for photography competitions and exhibitions worldwide. We guide students with insights, and have had a high success record.

Interactions with Masters

We provide platforms and create Opportunities to meet, interact, and work with the greatest masters of the industry. Talks, workshops and group discussions, are organised from time to time.

About us

CSCP is a photography school founded by the internationally renowned contemporary photo artist, Sounak Banerjee, who is an apprentice of the world famous Magnum photographer, Padmashree Raghu Rai. It boasts a distinguished faculty and a committed and high-achieving student body.

Today photography has taken a lead interest of many enthusiasts but lacking professional training and guidance, they are restricted from a complete evolving of their talents and confined to showcasing of their creativity to a very limited circle.

This is where CSCP comes in. It was founded with a view to realize the potentials present in these hidden talents by a professional and object oriented training, and to provide knowhow into gaining international exposure.

CSCP is a team of 300 plus , and it's primary focus is on the core development of its students and providing them with the required exposures. CSCP has produced many award winning artists in record time, and is critically acclaimed for it's quality of work. CSCP is much renowned for its class and accomplishments.

Goals

• To train professional photography starting at the needful basics.

• To develop the photographic eye to spot elements otherwise missed by the untrained amateur.

• To train the technical essentials of photography.

• To create professional and advanced photographers at the end of each course.

• To guide and provide exposure to international competitions, exhibitions and circles.

• To enable people to be a part of a group, sharing ideas, having discussion sessions, and provide a studio at their disposal.

• To ensure busy people such as office goers, school students and homemakers, get a chance to learn this subtle art.






Partnered with NIKON

CSCP is the only institute to be officially parterned with Nikon, and carries the exclusive logo "Geared by Nikon"
All our students receive assured discounts and best prices for camera and equipments in the market.
Nikon also provides special technical trainings for the students. along with priority services and support, special invites for Nikon Workshops and much more.

Founder

CSCP was founded by the internationally acclaimed photography artist, Sounak Banerjee, MFIP, EFIAP, Hon. PESGSPC, GPA. PESGSPC, Hon.CPE., Hon. FAPAM, FAPU, Hon. FWPAI, Hon. FPPS

He is also the Brand Influencer for NIKON

Sounak Banerjee

Photography Artist & Founder

NIKON Brand Influencer

World ranking: 20 / India ranking: 2
Travel division, PSA 2016

World ranking: 30 / India ranking: 5
Nature division, PSA 2017

MASTER of the Federation of Indian Photography (MFIP)

Excellence Fédération Internationale de l'Art Photographique (EFIAP), Belgium

Fellow of the Federation of Indian Photography (FFIP)

Fellow of Asia Photographers Union, Singapore (FAPU)

Honorary PESGSPC (HON. PESGSPC), Cyprus

Grand Progress Award PESGSPC (GPA. PESGSPC), Cyprus

Honorary Campina Photographic Exhibitions (Hon. CPE), Romania

Honorary Fellow of Association of Photographic Artists, Malaysia (Hon. FAPAM)

Honorary Fellow of Wildlife Photography Association of India (Hon. FWPAI)

Mr. Banerjee is a Kolkata based photo artist and is renowned internationally for his work in this field. He has a global ranking of '20' in Travel Photography, and is ranked '2' in India as per the statistics of the Photographic Society of America, 2016, and is listed dominantly under all sections in the 'Who's Who in Photography' listing. His work has won national and international acclaim, bestowed upon by various global organisations affiliated with the highest authorities on Photography Exhibitions such as FIAP, PSA, RPS, IUP, ICS, GPU, FIP, to name a few.

He has won over 600 awards in various National and International photography competitions from over 60 countries across the globe. He has been adjudged the 'Best Indian Entrant' twice at International Photography competitions held in India, and the Best Photographer award, the prestigious FIAP Blue Pin, at a tournament in Hungary. He also bagged the 'All India 3rd' position for two of his works at a national-level contest organised under the patronage of the Federation of Indian Photography.

His association and work with the masters of photography, such as Padma Shri Raghu Rai, has earned him recognition and reputation of the highest order across the world.

Many of his works have been exhibited in distinguished art galleries across the world, in more than 70 countries, including some very renowned ones like Annexe de la Marie of Paris, France, and the Jehangir Art Gallery at Mumbai.

He was conferred with the distinction of EFIP GOLD ( Excellence/Gold Federation of Indian Photography) in 2019, and before that, FFIP (Fellow of the Federation of Indian Photography) by the Federation of Indian Photography.
In 2018, he was conferred with the prestigious distinction of EFIAP from Fédération Internationale de l'Art Photographique, Belgium.
Recently, Mr. Banerjee was awarded two Honorary Distinctions from Cyprus, for his outstanding contributions and promotion of international art photography, the prestigious Hon. PESGSPC and the Grand Progress Award, PESGSPC.

Mr. Banerjee is a member of the Photographic Society of America and the Federation of Indian Photography.

Honorary Members

We are honoured to have on board with us in our club, the greatest stalwarts of the industry. They inspire us, guide us, and drive us in achieving the highest levels of photography.

Padma Shri Raghu Rai

Magnum Photographer

www.raghuraifoundation.org

Steve McCurry

Magnum Photographer

www.stevemccurry.com

Nick Brandt

Environmental Photographer

www.nickbrandt.com

Rafique Sayed

Fashion Photographer

www.rafiquesayed.com

Rohit Vohra

Street Photographer

www.rohitvohra.com

Sudhir Shivaram

Wildlife Photographer

www.sudhirshivaram.com

Mario Marino

Portrait Photographer

www.mariomarino.com

Julia Coddington

Street Photographer

www.juliacoddington.com

Sabyasachi Chakraborty

Wildlife Photographer

www.imdb.com/name/nm0149837/

Akash Das

Fashion & Wildlife Photographer

www.akashdas.com

Lee Jeffries

Portrait Photographer

www.lee-jeffries.co.uk

Latika Nath

Wildlife Photographer & Conservationist

www.latikanath.com

Students' Achievements

Our students are our pride, our assets. The standards set for them are only the best, and nothing but the best. Our programme aims at grooming them towards this target. Their accolades speak for themselves.

332

AWARDS

55

AWARD WINNERS

8429

EXHIBITS

18

COUNTRIES

Our Portfolio

Take a peek at photographs we have created. You will be doing the same, perhaps even better once we are done with you.

Wildlife

Still Photography

Travel

Astro Photography

Portraiture

Fashion

Sports Photography

Creative Fashion

Students' Works

Have a look at some of the photographs taken by our students, with a contemporary approach.

Rritam Mitra

Avik Pal

Arpan Dutta Chowdhury

Avik Datta

Amrita B. Gupta

Dipankar Shil

Jhuma Bala

Apurba Sarkar

Short Term and Diploma Courses

We have customized our courses to suit everyone whether you are an office goer, a student or a homemaker; a variety in curriculum is offered so you can pick just what's right for your goals.
Whether you want to pursue photography as a hobby, or are looking to build a career in professional photography, we've got you covered.

3 MONTH COURSE

STANDARD CERTIFICATION

₹ 25,000

payable in instalments

2 MONTH COURSE

PHOTOGRAPHY EDITING

₹ 30,000

payable in instalments

2 MONTH COURSE

FASHION & PORTRAITURE

₹ 38,000

payable in instalments

Standard Course

Learn Photography from the Basics upto Advanced Techniques. Whether you are an office goer, student or homemaker, if you are looking to develop a Photographic Eye, and wanting to acquire Creative skills within a short time, this course is for you.



WHO IS THIS FOR:
Anyone who wants to learn photography as a hobby, and develop a Creative Photographic Eye within a short time. Anyone looking for a good team environment.

STANDARD CERTIFICATION IN PHOTOGRAPHY

3 MONTH COURSE

( CAMERA TECHNICALITIES| OUTDOOR PHOTOWALKS | VARIOUS GENRES | COMPOSITION | WEDDING | AND MUCH MORE )

₹ 25,000

payable in instalments


  •  
  • COURSE CURRICULUM
  •  
  • Developing Content
  • Understanding Contemporary and Pictorial Photography
  • Principles behind Photography
  • Detailed Learning of what to shoot and How to Develop a Photographic Eye
  • Techniques of Capturing the Precise Moments
  • Studying Magnum Photos
  • Advanced Study of Content of various genres
  • Advanced Techniques of Creative Photography
  • How, and What to shoot in modern Street & Documentary Photography
  • Techniques for Confidence development in Street and Candid Photography
  • Professional Photojournalism
  • Building Photo Stories & Series
  • Pictorial Landscape Photography
  • Nature, Bird & Wildlife Photography
  • Principles of Macro Photography
  • Magazine oriented Travel Photography
  • Studying and Understanding works of Masters
  •  
  • Techincalilites and Compostition
  • Camera Operations
  • Technical Principles
  • Knowhow of various Sensors
  • Understanding Dynamic Range
  • Understanding Focal Length and its implications
  • Significance of White Balance
  • Learning Proper Exposure
  • Using Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO
  • Manual Mode usage and benefits
  • Usage of Filters
  • Advanced Principles of Colours
  • Understanding Black & White Photography
  • Basic Principles of Compostition
  • Understanding Outdoor and Natural Light
  • Taking Street Portraits
  • Advanced Study of Compostition
  • Using Creative Techniques in Composition
  • Learning various elements used in Modern Photography Composition
  • Advanced Study of Geometry in Photographs
  •  
  • Wedding Photography
  • Introduction to Contemporary Wedding Photography
  •  
  • Special Privileges
  • Regular Outdoor Photowalks ( See more in the Album "Photowalks and Team" on our Facebook Page )
  • Admittance to Closed Group of Alumni and Seniors
  • Participation in all Team Activities
  • Regular Analysis and Discussion of Photographs taken
  • Participation in Intra Team Contests
  • Access to CSCP Workshops at discounted fees
  • Free Access to CSCP library of Photography Books and Catalogues
  • Free Invitations to special Talks and Face-To-Face Discussions with Global Masters
  •  

Basic to Advanced Photography Editing

An in-depth course in photography editing, starting at the basics, to the most advanced editing techniques using Adobe Photoshop.

Photography is incomplete without the final polish and touch-ups that are required to present them to the world.
This course not only covers usage of the most advanced tools in the industry, but also delivers a thorough understanding of the inner concepts and understanding of what exactly is required to tune photos professioanlly, both colour and black and white.

WHO IS THIS FOR:
Anyone wanting to present professionally finished photographs to a global audience.

PHOTOGRAPHY EDITING

2 MONTH COURSE

( UNDERSTANING BASIC CONCEPTS | ADVANCED PHOTOSHOP | UNDERSTANDING PRINT EDITING | COLOUR & BLACK AND WHITE TREATMENTS | CREATIVE EDITING | REGULAR ANALYSIS OF WORK )

₹ 30,000

payable in instalments


  •  
  • COURSE CURRICULUM
  •  
  • Understanding Basics
  • Understanding Editing Ecosystem
  • Technical Knowhow of Calibrated Monitors and Graphics Cards
  • Concepts of photography editing
  • Basic Editing techniques for beginners
  • Understanding theories of Exposure correction, Contrast, Colour
  • Using Light Equalizer
  • Learning Basic usage of Adobe Photoshop
  •  
  • Advanced Editing with Adobe Photoshop
  • Detailed Learning of Camera Raw
  • Mastering Brushes, Layers, Masks
  • Learning Levels and Curves
  • Creative photography techniques
  • Creating Composites
  • Repairing and retouching tools and techniques
  • Understanding color spaces, color management
  • Learning Colour Correcting
  • Advanced Colour treatment
  • Advanced Black and White treatment
  • Advanced Editing of Black & White Photographs
  • Understanding of Colour and Black & White Tones
  • Introduction to various photography filters
  • Understanding and Editing differences for Digital and Prints
  •  
  • Regular Analysis and Discussion of Edited Photographs
  •  
  • Other Special Privileges from CSCP
  • Admittance to Closed Group of Alumni and Seniors
  • Participation in Team Activities
  • Participation in Intra Team Contests
  • Access to CSCP Workshops at discounted fees
  • Free Access to CSCP library of Photography Books and Catalogues
  • Free Invitations to special Talks and Face-To-Face Discussions with Global Masters
  •  

Fashion & Portraiture Course

Starting at the basics of studio photography, this course takes you to the deep insights of Fashion Photography.

Simply taking good photos is not enough to establish photography as a career. Hence this course also helps you understand the business concepts of this line.
It also helps you to create a solid body of works for your portfolio, with thorough guidance from our mentor, which you may effectively use to build a professional website or social network presence.

WHO IS THIS FOR:
Anyone wanting to learn Studio photography from the basics to the most advanced and creative techniques in Portrait and Fashion. Anyone wanting to become a professional Fashion photographer, and alongside, understand the business and e-commerce side of Fashion Photography.

FASHION & PORTRAITURE COURSE

2 MONTH COURSE

( LEARNING STUDIO EQUIPMENT | STUDIO PRACTICALS WITH MODELS | FASHION BUSINESS & PORTFOLIO | ADVANCED LIGHTING | FASHION PHOTO EDITING )

₹ 38,000

payable in instalments


  •  
  • COURSE CURRICULUM
  •  
  • Fashion Technical Thoeries and E-Commerce
  • Advanced theory of Portraiture
  • Understanding Core Business of Advertisement and Fashion Photography
  • Invoicing System as a Commercial and Advertisement Photographer
  • Understanding Shapes and Postures in Fashion Photography
  • Shooting Flow and Movement in Fashion
  • Principles of Colours in Fashion
  • Understanding Editorial Photography
  •  
  • Advanced Lighting Theory
  • Types of Light
  • Principles of Direction of Light
  • Understanding principles of Quality of Light
  • Lighting Ratios
  • Various Lighting Schemes
  • Movement of Light
  • Handling and Learning use of Studio Lights
  • Learning and using of Modifiers
  • Learning usage of Studio Equipment and Accessories
  •  
  • Wedding Photography
  • Learning use of Speedlites and On-Camera Flash Guns
  • How to shoot outdoor for Pre-Wedding etc.
  • Wedding Bridal Shoot
  •  
  • Studio Practicals with state-of-the-art equipment
  • Beauty Portrait Shoot
  • Portfolio Shoot
  • Creative Lighting Shoots using Shadows, Dynamism and various other techniques
  • Fashion Magazine oriented High-Fashion Shoot
  • E-Commerce oriented Shoot
  • Advertisement Photography Shoot
  • Catalogue Shoot
  • Western and Ethnic Fashion
  •  
  • Practical Classes and Demos with
  • · Professional Models
  • · Industry's leading Make-Up Artists
  • · Professional Designers
  •  
  • Advanced Studio Photography Editing
  • Mastering Editing for Portraits and Fashion
  • Advanced Skin Retouching Techniques
  •  
  • Professional Career
  • Portfolio Development and Guidance
  • Help with Practice shoots
  • Analysis of Photographs
  • Assignment, Evaluation and Certification
  •  
  • Special Privileges
  • Admittance to Closed Group of Alumni and Seniors
  • Participation in Team Activities
  • Regular Analysis and Discussion of Photographs taken
  • Participation in Intra Team Contests
  • Chance of Participation in Annual Photography Exhibition
  • Access to CSCP Workshops at discounted fees
  • Free Access to CSCP library of Photography Books and Catalogues
  • Portfolio Analysis
  • Free Invitations to special Talks and Face-To-Face Discussions with Global Masters
  • Oppurtunities of Global Exposure and display of Photography Works on high profile platforms
  •  

One Year Diploma Course

A complete, and in-depth Photography course, like no other. Our Diploma Course is designed to engage the student in a complete end to end professional training, and a thorough portfolio development, enabling one to prepare one's platform for a rewarding career.

It is understood, that a true photographer knows it all. Has the complete knowledge. This course delivers precisely that.
Become a Master of shooting Streets, an artisan of shooting Landscapes, an adventurer of shooting Wildlife, or a Professional of shooting Fashion/Advertisements/Products. Become so much more.

Be part of a high-achieving team. Engage in constant activites. Get exposed to the greatest Masters worldwide. Unleash your potential!

WHO IS THIS FOR:
Anyone wanting to learn the Art of Photography in complete detail. Anyone, from a novice, to a practitioner, who wants to pursue photography as a serious hobby, or to become a professional commercial photographer. Anyone looking for a good team environment, and a global exposure. Anyone wanting to contest in international competitions.

DIPLOMA IN PHOTOGRAPHY

1 YEAR WEEKEND COURSE

( A-Z of PHOTOGRAPHY| OUTDOOR PHOTOWALKS | ADVANCED EDITING | ADVANCED STUDIO PRACTICALS| PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT | AND MUCH MORE )

₹ 1,20,000

payable in instalments


  •  
  • COURSE CURRICULUM
  •  
  • Developing Content
  • Understanding Contemporary and Pictorial Photography
  • Principles behind Photography
  • Detailed Learning of what to shoot and How to Develop a Photographic Eye
  • Techniques of Capturing the Precise Moments
  • Studying Magnum Photos
  • Advanced Study of Content of various genres
  • Advanced Techniques of Creative Photography
  • How, and What to shoot in modern Street & Documentary Photography
  • Techniques for Confidence development in Street and Candid Photography
  • Professional Photojournalism
  • Building Photo Stories & Series
  • Pictorial Landscape Photography
  • Nature, Bird & Wildlife Photography
  • Principles of Macro Photography
  • Magazine oriented Travel Photography
  • Advanced Contemporary Landscape Photography
  • Studying and Understanding works of Masters
  •  
  • Techincalilites and Compostition
  • Camera Operations
  • Technical Principles
  • Knowhow of various Sensors
  • Understanding Dynamic Range
  • Understanding Focal Length and its implications
  • Significance of White Balance
  • Learning Proper Exposure
  • Using Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO
  • Manual Mode usage and benefits
  • Usage of Filters
  • Advanced Principles of Colours
  • Understanding Black & White Photography
  • Basic Principles of Compostition
  • Understanding Outdoor and Natural Light
  • Taking Street Portraits
  • Advanced Study of Compostition
  • Using Creative Techniques in Composition
  • Learning various elements used in Modern Photography Composition
  • Advanced Study of Geometry in Photographs
  •  
  • Advanced Editing
  • Understanding Editing Ecosystem
  • Technical Knowhow of Calibrated Monitors and Graphics Cards
  • Basic Editing techniques for beginners
  • Understanding theories of Exposure correction, Contrast, Colour
  • Using Light Equalizer
  • Learning Basic and Advanced usage of Adobe Photoshop
  • Advanced Editing with Adobe Photoshop
  • Detailed Learning of Camera Raw
  • Mastering Brushes, Layers, Masks
  • Learning Levels and Curves
  • Creating Composites
  • Learning Colour Correcting
  • Advanced Editing of Black & White Photographs
  • Understanding of Colour and Black ∧ White Tones
  •  
  • Fashion Technical Thoeries and E-Commerce
  • Advanced theory of Portraiture
  • Understanding Core Business of Advertisement and Fashion Photography
  • Invoicing System as a Commercial and Advertisement Photographer
  • Understanding Shapes and Postures in Fashion Photography
  • Shooting Flow and Movement in Fashion
  • Understanding Editorial Photography
  •  
  • Advanced Lighting Theory
  • Types of Light
  • Principles of Direction of Light
  • Understanding principles of Quality of Light
  • Lighting Ratios
  • Various Lighting Schemes
  • Movement of Light
  • Handling and Learning use of Studio Lights
  • Learning and using of Modifiers
  • Learning usage of Studio Equipment and Accessories
  •  
  • Wedding Photography
  • Contemporary Wedding Photography
  • Learning use of Speedlites and On-Camera Flash Guns
  • Wedding Bridal Shoot
  •  
  • Studio Practicals with state-of-the-art equiment
  • Beauty Portrait Shoot
  • Portfolio Shoot
  • Creative Lighting Shoots using Shadows, Dynamism and various other techniques
  • Fashion Magazine oriented High-Fashion Shoot
  • E-Commerce oriented Shoot
  • Advertisement Photography Shoot
  • Catalogue Shoot
  • Western and Ethnic Fashion
  •  
  • Practical Classes and Demos with
  • · Professional Models
  • · Industry's leading Make-Up Artists
  • · Professional Designers
  •  
  • Practical Classes for Product and Still Life
  • Learning how to shoot different materials such as Glass, Labels etc.
  • Understanding Advanced concepts of Flashes and Lighting for Still Life shooting
  • Still Life Photography Shoot
  • Tabletop Photography Shoot
  • Advanced Advertisement Shoot
  • E-Commerce and Catalogue Shoot
  • Food Photography Shoot
  • Jewellery Photography Shoot
  • Learning to Shoot with Fire, Smoke etc.
  • Learning Creative Water Shoot
  • High-Speed Photography
  • Splash Photography Shoot
  •  
  • Advanced Studio Photography Editing
  • Mastering Editing for Fortraits and Fashion
  • Advanced Skin Retouching Techniques
  • Mastering Editing for Still Life, Products and Advertisement Photography
  •  
  • Professional Career
  • Portfolio Development and Guidance
  • Analysis and Evaluation
  • Assignment and Diploma Certification
  •  
  • Special Privileges
  • Regular Outdoor Photowalks ( See more in the Album "Photowalks and Team" on our Facebook Page )
  • Guided Outdoor shoots with the Director, Faculties and Team
  • Admittance to Closed Group of Alumni and Seniors
  • Participation in all Team Activities
  • Regular Analysis and Discussion of Photographs taken
  • Participation in Intra Team Contests
  • Participation in Annual Photography Exhibition
  • Access to CSCP Workshops at discounted fees
  • Free Access to CSCP library of Photography Books and Catalogues
  • Portfolio Analysis
  • Free Invitations to special Talks and Face-To-Face Discussions with Global Masters
  • Oppurtunities of Global Exposure and display of Photography Works on high profile platforms
  • Introduction to International Competitions, Exhibitions & Photography Distinctions
  •  

Contact Us

To enroll, or for any query, please send us an email, or call us. You may also use the below form to reach us. We are also reachable via WhatsApp.