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My Radio My Life

A special documentary screening at LLA.
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Dussehra 2024

All the action from Dussehra celebrations with Batch 24.
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Exploring Villages of Nilgiris

Students of Batch 24 explore Nilgiris through their photographs.
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Jamal Mohamed College Visit

A special session conducted for Jamal Mohamed college students.
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Finding Emotional Balance

A Workshop by Sanjay Chaganti.
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Hello Batch 24

On their first day at LLA, students share their hopes and aspirations for the year.
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Every Frame A Story

Workshop on Visual Storytelling by Subhash Tendle
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LLA Campus turns into a Film Set

Behind the scenes from the Hi Nanna film shoot.
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Advanced Camera Techniques

An overview of the session on Large Format Film Cameras and Tilt Shift Lenses.
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My Radio My Life

A special documentary screening at LLA.

Read more >

Dussehra 2024

All the action from Dussehra celebrations with Batch 24.

Read more >

Exploring Villages of Nilgiris

Students of Batch 24 explore Nilgiris through their photographs.

Read more >

Jamal Mohamed College Visit

A special session conducted for Jamal Mohamed college students.

Read more >

Finding Emotional Balance

A Workshop by Sanjay Chaganti.

Read more >

Hello Batch 24

On their first day at LLA, students share their hopes and aspirations for the year.

Read more >

Every Frame A Story

Workshop on Visual Storytelling by Subhash Tendle.

Read more >

LLA Campus turns into a Film Set

Behind the scenes from the Hi Nanna film shoot.

Read more >

Advanced Camera Techniques

An overview of the session on Large Format Film Cameras and Tilt Shift Lenses.

Read more >

Campus
Light and Life Academy is perched on a mountaintop about 7000 ft. above sea level near Ooty,Tamil Nadu, India, with a spectacular view of the Ketti valley. A pollution free, serene setting, with up to three seasons visiting it everyday. The quality of light is perfect for the visually inclined students. Custom-designed by one of India’s most celebrated architects, Mr. Jaisim, the 50,000 sq ft facility, includes 14 studios well equipped with lights, light modifying accessories and grip equipment to help the students shoot every assignment given with all the time they need. The students will also have exposure to high end lighting equipment.
 
Who You Will Learn From

Akshay Sharma

Akshay Sharma is a filmmaker and photographer based out of Delhi.
Akshay’s work, both Still and Film has been featured across Indian and international publications like Harper’s Bazaar, Condé Nast Group India (Vogue, Architectural Digest, CNTraveller), Hypebeast, Dezeen, PlatformMag, Verve, and others.

Ankit Gupta

Ankit Gupta is a Travel, Nature, Architecture and Interior photographer based out of Delhi.
Ankit's list of clients includes Zostel, GoStops and many other boutique hotels.

Mihir Hardikar

Mihir Hardikar is a Food and Beverage photographer based in Mumbai.
Mihir has worked with national and international brands such as Domino’s Pizza, Cure.Fit, Mother Dairy, Nestle Bangladesh, Haldirams.

Mohsin Taha

Mohsin is an Architecture and Interior Photographer based out of Mumbai.
Mohsin has worked with numerous brands such as Hyatt, Hiranandani, HDFC, Brookfield, OLA, Jio, JSW, D Decor, Tata Housing, Godrej Realty, Avighna.

Pretika Menon

Pretika Menon has worked in fashion and fine art for the last 12 years as a photographer, creative director and filmmaker.
Pretika has worked with international names like Apple, Nike, Gucci & Vogue Italia, as well as Indian brands like Gundi Studios, Aroka, Kanika Goyal, Fae Beauty, and commercial brands like Tailor & Circus, Titan, Tommy Hilfiger etc.

Sathish Kumar Raju

Sathish is an Automobile Photographer based out of Pondicherry.
Satish has worked with a number of leading international brands including Toyota, Hyundai, Royal Enfield and Mahindra to name a few.
How To Apply

1. Complete the Online application process: Fill in the application form with all the required details. If your application has been shortlisted, you will be called for a personal interview at the LLA Campus

2. Personal Interview: This will be held on campus. It is a half-day process. Details will be shared via email.

3. Offer of Admission: After the personal interview, if you have been selected, the offer of admission letter will be handed over. Our student affairs manager will take you through the process in detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

Admission is open to anyone with a degree or diploma (with a minimum of 15 years of formal education), who is over 20 years of age. 

In rare cases, exceptions will be made at the discretion of management, for those who have not completed a UG degree but have substantial work experience. 

If you have any queries regarding eligibility call us at +91 7598287370 or write to us at admissions@llacademy.org.

The candidate can have a UG degree in ANY STREAM to be eligible for the courses at Light & Life Academy. All you need is a passion for photography.

The courses at Light & Life Academy do not mandate any experience in photography. However, it assumes a basic knowledge of the operations of the camera. The curriculum starts from the basics of photography. To know more, go to the Course Page.

Light & Life Academy does not provide hostel facilities. However, assistance will be provided by the academy in finding appropriate and convenient accommodation in and around Ooty.

At Light & Life Academy, every course is taught by qualified professionals who are active in the industry. To know more about the faculty, go to the Faculty Page.

Prospective students can contact the administration at +91 7598287370 or write to us at administration@llacademy.org. Based on the availability of faculty/alumni, a meeting/call can be scheduled. You could directly get in touch with any of our alumni & faculty members through Social media.

Over the last 2 decades, students who have completed their photography education from Light & Life Academy, have gone on to have careers as freelance photographers, photo editors, cinematographers, creative directors and in other roles among allied fields.


Check out the Alumni Gallery to see their work.

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