Light and Life Academy, Ooty

Light and Life Academy was established in 2001 is the first custom-designed institute for professional photographers in India. The institute believes in the method of modern Gurukul and has international collaborations with Kodak India, Eastman Kodak USA, LMW- Coimbatore, Calumet-USA, Photoquip-India, ZenTask-India, Gretag Imaging-Switzerland. Light and Life Academy provides 4 full-time courses, PG Diploma in Professional Travel, Nature & Wildlife Photography and Documentary Filmmaking, Professional Architecture & Interior Photography and Documentary Filmmaking, Professional, Food & Beverage Photography and Documentary Filmmaking, Professional Fashion, Photography and Documentary Filmmaking. Admission to Light and Life Academy Courses is done on the basis of a first-come-first-serve basis. Admission is granted to eligible candidates through the selection process followed by an interview. 

LLA has been driven by passion from the very beginning, with every aspect of the institution carefully designed - the location, the architecture and facilities. From the outset, it has aimed to balance the positives of a contemporary pedagogy with the ethos of a Gurukul. The approach is to ensure that each individual student learns photography at a conceptual level, at their own pace. The academy lays great emphasis on guiding individuals to develop their vision while nurturing their inner vision. Light and life Academy also provides different facilities to the students, like classrooms, 14 Studios with equipment, a daylight studio, an automobile studio, an auditorium, prop room, an equipment room, a library, a student hangouts space, etc.

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Light and Life Academy Key Facts

Over 2 decades since its inception as India’s Premier Professional Photography Institute, LLA launches new programs to meet the needs of the fast-changing communication landscape.

• LLA Objective: To create a more versatile visual communicator encompassing 4 areas: Professional Photography. Digital Filmmaking. Self-Expression. Social Impact.
• LLA Faculty: The core faculty members at LLA are aligned with the philosophy of the founder, Iqbal Mohamed: share knowledge and the willingness to work with students who have varying learning curves.The faculty members regularly reinvent the syllabus. Check: Light and Life Academy Faculty
• LLA Placement: Light & Life Academy has designed the PG Diploma courses for those looking to become freelance professionals. As such, LLA does not offer placements. However, students are offered career counselling opportunities with faculty and alumni.
•  LLA  New Batch: The new batches begin in the month of September and end in August.