• Course Overview

  Wildlife visuals in stills and motion | Built on foundations, refined in the field.

  

  Specialize in Wildlife Photography & Filmmaking: This specialization is part of the Professional Diploma in the Art of Photography & Cinematography (PDAP). You’ll build a focused portfolio in both wildlife photography and wildlife documentary filmmaking.

  With hands-on fieldwork, mentor guidance, and pro tools, you’ll learn to capture natural behaviour and craft conservation-led stories. From tracking elusive subjects in habitat to producing engaging short films, you gain mastery in camera craft, lighting, post-production, and narrative thinking.

• PDAP Syllabus

  One-year Professional Diploma in the Art of Photography & Cinematography.

  

  1. 101: Fundamentals of Photography
  2. 102: Photojournalism and Aesthetics
  3. 103: Lighting Language and Aesthetics
  4. 104: Commercial Photography
  5. 105: Visual Image Editing – I (Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop)
  6. 105A: Photography Portfolio Development
  7. 106: Nature and Wildlife Photography
  8. 107: Visual Image Editing – II (Premiere Pro, After Effects*, DaVinci Resolve*)
  9. 108: Cinematography and Video Editing
  10. 109: Branding and Digital Marketing
  11. 110: Cinematography Portfolio

  *After Effects for Motion Graphics; DaVinci Resolve for Colour Grading.

• KGTE Syllabus

  Under Directorate of Technical Education (Kerala)

  

  1. PY 1711 : Fundamentals of Photography
  2. PY 1712 : Photojournalism and Aesthetics
  3. PY 1713 : Lighting Language and Colour Manipulation
  4. PY 1714 : Videography and Video Editing
  5. PY 1715 : Advertising Photography
  6. PY 1716 : Nature and Wildlife Photography
  7. PY 1717 : English and Working Skills
  8. PY 1717 : Industrial Internship

• Why Specialize in Wildlife Photography?

  Turn passion for the wild into impact | Art, adventure, and conservation.

  

  Purpose with practice: Specialising in wildlife transforms your curiosity into conservation-driven storytelling. Whether framing a Bengal tiger or documenting migration, your visuals raise awareness and inspire action without compromising ethics.

  At Creative Hut, you’ll strengthen technical control and environmental sensitivity so your work earns recognition and respects the wild.

• Immersive Learning Approach

  Gurukul-style, fully residential learning with 24×7 mentorship.

  

  Live, learn, create—together: Our residential campus (Gurukul model) builds focus, patience, and discipline; the exact traits fieldcraft demands. Days start with dawn nature walks and end with peer reviews and edit labs. Mentorship continues beyond classrooms on trails, in studios, and during portfolio curation.

• Types of Wildlife Photography

  Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, plants, and macro | Seven streams, one wild world.

  

  Explore the diversity of the wild: Go beyond “animals only.” Work across environments and behaviours, telephoto technique for distant subjects, macro craft for the tiny world, and a quiet, ethical approach for sensitive species.

  

  Regular guided tours help you apply these genres in the field and build a strong, real-world portfolio.

• Skills You Will Learn

  Fieldcraft, camera control, story thinking, post processing.

  

  • Camera & Composition: Manual control, telephoto & macro handling, subject placement, light and framing.
  • Field Readiness: Observation, patience, timing, ethics, and safe working practices.
  • Stills + Motion: Photo essays and short films, including drone perspectives.
  • Cinematography & Storyboarding: Shot design, continuity, natural sound, narrative pacing.
  • Post-Production: Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve—natural colours, clean sound, cinematic grades.
  • Portfolio Development: Guided reviews and briefs that shape a career-ready portfolio.

• Photography + Wildlife Specialisation

  Multi-talent pathway—animals, birds, reptiles, insects & macro | Learn photography, filmmaking & editing.

  

  Foundation first, specialisation next: Without learning photography, lighting, detail, colour, cinematography, story, script/screenplay, and editing, you can’t become a sustainable wildlife photographer or cinematographer. In PDAP you master the foundations first, then specialise in wildlife to craft a dual portfolio for photography and documentary film.

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• Students Work | Photography

  From hides to habitats | Capture behaviour, action, and light with patience.

  

• Students Work | Film Making

  Short wildlife filmmaking | Field recorded, structured, and graded for impact.

  

• Wildlife Tours | National & International

  Real locations. Real logistics. Real learning.

  

  Kerala & India: Wetlands, forests, and protected habitats with seasonal behaviour that are perfect for dawn blinds, dusk trails, and bird migrations.

  International exposure (advanced modules): Selected cohorts explore African savannah ecosystems (e.g., Maasai Mara, Serengeti) for high-impact storytelling opportunities.

  Tours are coordinated under faculty guidance. Students plan and cover travel and stay; we support with permits, safety, and learning goals.

• Faculty

  Working photographers and filmmakers with field depth.

  

  Learn from mentors who guide you on trails and in edit suites.

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• Course Fee & Admissions

  One-year PDAP with wildlife specialisation | Fees structure and admissions.

  

  See the complete PDAP structure, fee details, and admission process.

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• How to Apply

  Simple steps | Admission is open to students from all states in India.

  1. Visit the Admission Page
     Go to the official Creative Hut Admission Page.
  2. Fill Out the Online Application Form
     Enter your personal and academic details carefully.
  3. Upload Required Documents
     Attach scanned copies of your 10th & 12th certificates/mark sheets and a valid ID proof.
  4. Pay the Registration Fee
     Complete the payment of ₹6,555 (non-refundable) to register successfully.
  5. Receive and Complete Your Task
     After registration, you will receive a creative task by email. Submit it within 15 days.
  6. Get Admission Confirmation
     If shortlisted, you will receive your official admission confirmation with joining instructions.

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• Which is the best institute for wildlife photography in India?

  Reputed, premier, fully residential and one of the earliest Photography Colleges in Kerala.

  Creative Hut Institute of Photography & Film in Kerala is one of India’s most reputed and premier residential colleges for photography. It offers a specialised Wildlife Photography & Filmmaking programme under the Professional Diploma in Photography & Cinematography. Combining field tours, portfolio development, and add-on government certifications under the Department of Technical Education (KGTE), Kerala and NCVET, makes this course one of the most relevant courses in India.

• Does the wildlife photography course include filmmaking?

  Photography + wildlife documentary filmmaking.

  Yes. Students learn storyboarding, wildlife cinematography, natural sound capture, and colour grading to produce a short wildlife documentary film alongside their photography portfolio.

• What subjects are covered in the wildlife photography course?

  Birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects & landscapes.

  The syllabus covers birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects (macro), and landscapes. Students learn camera handling, lighting, composition, fieldcraft, and natural history documentation through guided fieldwork and studio assignments.

• Is the course suitable after 12th?

  Open to 12th-pass, undergraduates, and graduates.

  Yes. Students who have completed Class 12 in any stream, as well as undergraduates and graduates, can apply. The curriculum begins with photography fundamentals and progresses to advanced wildlife and documentary filmmaking specialisation.

• What will my portfolio include?

  Dual portfolio: wildlife stills + short documentary film.

  You’ll graduate with a wildlife photography portfolio featuring birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects, captured across diverse natural habitats and lighting conditions. Along with this, you’ll produce a wildlife short film that demonstrates your storytelling, editing, and cinematography skills. Both of these are then reviewed and certified by mentors for professional submission to media houses, NGOs, film festivals, and conservation projects.

• Are there field tours or safaris?

  National tours in Kerala & India | International tours available (permits dependent).

  Yes. Students participate in guided field tours and wildlife safaris across Kerala and India. International expeditions such as Kenya and Tanzania are also organised, depending on seasons, permits, and readiness.

• Are photography tour costs included in the course fee?

  National and international tours have separate costs.

  No. All tour costs are separate. Students need to cover the cost of travel, permits, accommodation, and food, while the institute handles mentorship, coordination, safety, and educational objectives for every expedition.

• Do you accept students from all over India?

  Pan-India admissions | Classes in English, Hindi, and Malayalam.

  Yes. Students from all Indian states and international applicants are welcome. Classes are conducted in English, Hindi, and Malayalam for inclusivity and better understanding.

• What software tools will I learn?

  Lightroom, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve.

  Students master Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve. — Further, they are expertised in photo editing, video editing, motion design, sound syncing, and colour grading with AI-assisted workflows.

• Do you teach wildlife ethics and safe practices?

  Conservation-first approach and responsible fieldcraft.

  Yes. The institute follows a conservation-first approach that promotes ethical practices such as no baiting, minimal disturbance, safe distance maintenance, and habitat respect. Environmental ethics are deeply integrated into every field module.

Note: The Wildlife Photography & Filmmaking specialisation at the Creative Hut Institute of Photography and Film is India’s only fully residential diploma course.Along with this, students are also eligible for the assessment and certification under the Department of Technical Education (KGTE in Photography) and Skill India (NCVET). This one-year intensive programme combines wildlife photography, documentary filmmaking, post-production, colour grading, and AI-based editing. Students live and learn on a Gurukul-style campus with 24×7 mentor guidance, completing both a wildlife portfolio (covering birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects) and a government-recognised short documentary film. With 500+ portfolios and 200+ short films already completed, Creative Hut graduates work with national media houses, OTT platforms, production studios, NGOs, and global conservation organisations. This makes it a career-defining wildlife education programme that offers academic depth, real-world practice, and professional recognition unmatched by short-term courses.