Delhi School of Photography

What Delhi School of Photography does

Delhi School of Photography (DSP) is a privately held, bootstrapped photography education institute founded in 2009 and headquartered in Kalkaji, New Delhi. The company delivers in-person and online photography training across three Delhi/NCR campuses (East Delhi, South Delhi, and Gurugram), using a small-batch, equipment-enabled pedagogy delivered entirely by practicing professional photographers whose combined industry experience exceeds 100 years. Its core technology is a hands-on vocational curriculum — not a software platform — covering DSLR and mobile capture, editing (Lightroom, Premiere), and genre-specific specializations, supported by studio access and weekly critique sessions.

DSP operates a multi-product portfolio anchored by a 1-year Diploma in Photography and a Foundation Course, with nine genre specializations (fashion, wedding, commercial/advertising, food, wildlife, eCommerce, photojournalism, film making) and a long tail of short-term courses, summer camps, photo walks, and photo tours (Varanasi, Ranthambore, Pushkar). Revenue is generated through per-course fees (Rs. 6,000–14,750+ for short courses, with annual subscriptions and per-unit pricing for walks and tours), event photography services, photographer hire, and customized corporate/institutional programs.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, with lead generation driven by social media (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube), a content-marketing blog (Darkroom Tales), and alumni referrals. Customer segments span hobbyist learners, aspiring professionals, working executives, school students, RWAs, and enterprise clients including HCL, UNICEF, and the Australian Embassy. With 18 employees and no disclosed external funding, DSP functions as a lifestyle-services business in the Indian creative-education niche.

Name

Delhi School of Photography

Legal name

Delhi School of Photography

Website

https://delhischoolofphotography.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Delhi School of Photography is a bootstrapped New Delhi-based photography education institute, founded in 2009, that delivers in-person and online training across three Delhi/NCR campuses to hobbyists, aspiring professionals, corporates, and schools, taught by practicing professional photographers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Photography Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (611610), Commercial Photography (541922), Photographic Services (54192)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAJAH

Photography Colleges & Visual Imaging Schools

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Arts, Music & Design Colleges

SECONDARYEDAAAGAF

Photography & Videography

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Personal Enrichment & Hobby Learning (Arts, Crafts, Music, Cooking)

SECONDARYTHAJAKAD

Photography & Videography Workshops

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Workshops & Classes (Arts, Crafts, Skills & Local Lessons)

SECONDARYEDAMAAAC

Photography & Videography Arts Programs

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Arts & Creative Enrichment (Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Dance)

SECONDARYBPAFAIAF

Photography & Photo Production

Business & Public Services/Marketing, Advertising & PR Services/Content Marketing & Production (Copy, Video, Design)

Keywords

• Photography education services
• Professional photography courses
• Photography training programs
• Film making courses
• Photography workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Course Fee Revenue: Primary revenue stream from photography courses ranging from short-term workshops to year-long diploma programs. Courses include Foundation, Advanced Foundation, Fashion Photography, Wedding Photography, Commercial Photography, Food Photography, Wildlife Photography, Photo Journalism, Film Making, Photo Editing, Video Editing, Mobile Photography, Online courses, and customized corporate programs.
2. Event Photography Services: Revenue from event photography and videography services including weddings, fashion shows, corporate events, festivals, and institutional functions.
3. Photo Tours and Workshops: Revenue from organized photography tours including Pushkar Mela, Ranthambore Wildlife, Varanasi photo tours, and monthly photo walks across Delhi & NCR.
4. Hire Photographers Service: Professional photographer hire services for events and commercial shoots.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Delhi School of Photography is a photography education institute that teaches photography and film making through scheduled courses, workshops, photo walks, and photo tours. Course offerings range from short beginner workshops (school students, mobile photography) to a comprehensive 1-year Diploma in Photography, plus specialization courses in fashion, wedding, commercial, food, wildlife, eCommerce, photojournalism, and film making. All training is delivered by practicing professional photographers across three Delhi/NCR campuses (East Delhi, South Delhi, Gurugram) and via online live sessions.

Product overview

Delhi School of Photography operates as a multi-product photography education platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of courses, programs, and experiences. The core offerings include the flagship 1-year Diploma in Photography and Foundation Course for beginners, supplemented by specialized photography tracks (Fashion, Wedding, Commercial & Advertising, Food, Wildlife, eCommerce, Photo Journalism, Film Making) and short-term courses (Photo Editing, Video Editing, Mobile Photography, Online Interactive). The platform extends to customized corporate and institutional training, 1-on-1 personal coaching, soft skills programs (Public Speaking Levels 1-2), and experiential offerings (Photo Walks, Photo Tours to Varanasi, Ranthambore, Pushkar Mela). Additional services include Event Photography and Photographer Hiring. The institution also offers summer camps for youth and professional services including videography for large events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diploma in Photography Comprehensive 1-year diploma program covering all aspects of professional photography, taught by practicing professional photographers. The flagship program designed to transform enthusiasts into trained, educated photographers.
• Foundation Course in Photography 10-class value-based Basic & Advanced combo course for beginners covering composition & framing, lensing & camera mastery, and Lightroom basics. Ideally suited for Travel, Street & Journalistic Photography.
• Fashion Photography Course Advanced studio lighting setups, model direction, and editorial fashion shoot training. Covers high-fashion catalog shoots to creative editorial spreads for magazines and fashion brands.
• Wedding Photography Course Candid photography, traditional event coverage, pre-wedding couple shoots, and business management for wedding photographers. Covers dynamic lighting conditions and post-processing workflows.
• Commercial & Advertising Photography Course Creates polished, persuasive images for brands and advertising campaigns. Covers tabletop lighting, reflective surfaces, and creative briefs from art directors.
• Food Photography Course Styling and lighting techniques for mouth-watering culinary imagery. Covers dark, moody editorial styles to bright, clean commercial aesthetics for restaurants, menus, cookbooks, and FMCG brands.
• Nature & Wildlife Photography Course Telephoto lens techniques, fast autofocus tracking, and natural light mastery in challenging environments. Includes ethical field practices and technical challenges of capturing fast-moving subjects.
• eCommerce Photography Course High-volume product photography workflow for online retail. Covers pure white backgrounds, color accuracy, and efficient studio pipelines for batch processing.
• Photo Journalism Course Documentary and news photography training for real-life events and human-interest stories. Covers unobtrusive shooting, editorial deadlines, and ethical responsibilities of visual reporting.
• Film Making Course (DSLR) Video production using DSLR cameras covering pre-production, shooting techniques, and post-production workflows for professional film creation.
• Photo Editing Course Professional photo retouching and editing techniques. Covers Adobe Lightroom workflows, color grading, and advanced post-processing skills for commercial work.
• Video Editing Course Professional video editing using industry-standard software including Adobe Premiere Pro. Covers frame rates, aspect ratios, effects, titles, and export for YouTube and Instagram.
• Mobile Photography Course Professional quality image capture using smartphone cameras. Moves beyond auto mode to teach manual controls, composition, and professional mobile editing.
• Online & Interactive Photography Course Live online photography instruction conducted twice weekly on weekends between 8pm-10pm IST. Covers all parameters of photography theoretically and visually with extensive presentations.
• Advanced Foundation Course in Photography Advanced level photography course building on foundation skills for enthusiasts wanting to master intermediate and advanced techniques.
• Customized Courses for Corporates Tailored photography training for corporate teams covering internal communications, intellectual property protection, and employee engagement. DSP has trained employees from HCL, UNICEF, and The Australian Embassy.
• Customized Courses for Schools Photography programs designed for school timetables and curriculum goals. Nurtures visual literacy and creativity in students with scalable modules across class levels.
• Customized Courses for RWAs Neighbourhood photography courses conducted in residential colonies. Customized based on participant requirements covering fundamentals through specific genres like Food/Product Photography.
• 1-on-1 Photography at Home Personalized at-home photography instruction scheduled around the student's life. Custom curriculum based on specific goals and gear (DSLR, Mirrorless, or Smartphone).
• Photo Walks in Delhi & NCR Monthly theme-based photo walks guided by trained DSP photographers. Explores iconic and hidden corners of Delhi & NCR including Old Delhi, Lodhi Garden, and Hauz Khas.
• Public Speaking Courses (Level 1 & Level 2) Communication skills development courses. Level 1 for ages 7-14, Level 2 for ages 15+. Focuses on confidence building, communication skills, and advocacy abilities.
• Photo Tour to Varanasi (Benares) 3-day photography tour to photograph ghats, the evening Arti ceremony, street photography, and the confluence of Varuna River and Ganga. Includes boat trips and daily photo reviews.
• Ranthambore Wildlife Photo Tour Annual wildlife photography tour to Ranthambore National Park with professional wildlife photographer guidance, daily mentoring, and review sessions.
• Pushkar Mela Photo Tour Photography tour to the Pushkar Camel Fair documenting 50,000 camels, 8 lakh tourists, and century-old traditions.
• Event Photography Services Professional photography and videography for large events including weddings, fashion shows, marathons, film festivals, college fests, and corporate functions.
• Hire Professional Photographers Professional photographer staffing service for events and commercial assignments.
• Photography Courses for School Students 6-class foundation photography course for school children (weekday and weekend batches). Helps build base for mass communication, arts, journalism, and tourism careers.
• Photography Courses for Executives 10-class weekend photography course for working professionals. Covers fundamentals with emphasis on practical application for corporate environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2000+ students trained over 17+ years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Museo Camera: Photography museum and education center in Gurugram where DSP already operates one of its campuses. Shares the photography education mission and serves as a venue partner — both collaborator and adjacent ecosystem player.
• Delhi Film School: Film and media training school in Delhi offering cinematography and film making courses. Overlaps with DSP's Film Making and Video Editing courses for the same career-focused learner audience in the same geography.

Direct peers

• AIPT (Academy of Photography & Image Technology): India-based photography training institute offering professional diploma and short-term courses across specializations. Directly comparable in product mix and target audience (aspiring professional photographers).
• Jagan Institute of Photography: New Delhi-based photography institute offering diploma and certificate courses across multiple specializations. Direct geographic competitor to DSP with a similar course catalog and Hobbyist-to-professional positioning.
• Creative Hut Institute of Photography: India-based photography academy offering diploma and certification courses. Comparable in course structure and target audience, with a focus on practical training by working photographers.
• Light & Life Academy: India-based photography school offering diploma and certificate courses with practicing photographer faculty. Most direct comparable to DSP in the formal photography education category in India, though based in Ooty with national reach.

Broad incumbents

• Udemy: Global online learning marketplace with thousands of photography courses at low price points. Competes with DSP's digital and self-paced offerings and pressures the value proposition of paid in-person classes for hobbyist learners.
• Skillshare: Subscription-based online learning platform with strong photography and creative categories. Competes for the same hobbyist and aspiring-creator learner segment that DSP's Foundation and short-term courses target.
• MasterClass: Premium online education platform with celebrity-taught photography courses. Competes for the high-end aspirational learner willing to pay premium prices, increasingly relevant in India's urban metro markets.
• Symbiosis Institute of Photography: Photography education vertical within the larger Symbiosis university ecosystem. Offers formal degree programs in photography and serves a similar career-focused segment but with broader institutional backing and accredited credentials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCBDfQqvd4prWdNqYeBEMNzA
• Facebookfacebook.com/delhischoolofphotography
• Instagraminstagram.com/delhischoolofphotography
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/delhi-school-of-photography

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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