Light & Life Academy offers PG Diploma Professional Photography

Light & Life Academy was established in 2001 by one of India's leading photographers, Iqbal K Mohamed. His passionate desire to provide the right mix of training and inspiration that would ably guide a whole new generation of world-class photographers, was the basis of this pioneering venture in the world of Professional Photography education in India.

Everything about the Academy has been deliberately designed. The location, Nilgiris, is a classroom in itself, where the most important aspect of photography, light, can be studied just by observing the world around you. The nearly 35,000 sq ft. of custom designed facility takes maximum advantage of the spectacular terrain, blends with the environment and provides a gurukul like ambience, where the faculty and students work closely together in pursuit of learning the art of image making.

The Academy's flagship course is the Post Graduation Diploma course in Professional Photography, for anyone aspiring to make a career in Photography. The institute also conducts short duration workshops in various aspects of photography, primarily for the serious hobbyist.

The new version of the session on 'Creativity ' for the PG Diploma students proved to be truly inspirational. For images from this session "click here".

It is one of the greatest efforts I have seen. How passion can give shape to an institution which will hopefully, one day become a national treasure.

Anil Kapoor,
President Asia Pacific, Draft FCB Ulka.

Great work! Indian photography will always be indebted to you, my friend (Iqbal). Wishing you the very best, always.

Ashok Salian,
Professional Photographer, Mumbai.

It is not often that education rises beyond the boundaries of academics and pushes its students towards the path of self actualization. This is a rare and commendable effort.

Agnello Dias,
Former Vice President & National Creative Director, JWT, now at Taproot.

Iqbal, Anuradha you people are doing a WONDERFUL JOB. In the coming years I predict that your students will be RULING the field. CONGRATS TO ALL!

Thomas Xavier.
Chairman & National Creative Director, Orchard Communications.

As always the Iqbal touch of class shows – in his students. I think Iqbal and Anu are doing a HUGE service to our industry and I wish them all the very best. I enjoy watching them shape raw talent into pure art!

Meera Sharath Chandra,
President & National Creative Director, RMG Connect, India.

The depth, the vigour and passion with which the Academy is run , shows and sparkles through the work of all the bright young men & women. The very best to one & all .

Umesh Shrikhande,
Executive Vice-President - Contract Advertising , Mumbai.

After seeing these I feel Life is worth living

P.C.Sreeram,
Cinematographer

Like walking through a library of the future. Thank you for opening my eyes.

Josy Paul ,
Chairman & National Creative Director BBDO .

Thanks for the future contribution to the Ad Industry! Outstanding Iqbal & gang.

Santosh Padhi,
Former Executive CD & National Head of Art. - Leo Burnett, now at Taproot.

Visiting this place has really been a unique experience. The architecture, the panoramic views and the sheer professionalism with which things are done here is something worth remembering. My best wishes to this institute.

Mr. Krishna Kumar,
Managing Director State Bank of India.

In a display like this , its very difficult to single out any one talent . What I do find amazing is that LLA is that one institute that has managed to make so many different styles emerge. It takes a lot to impart skill / knowledge without stamping on creativity ! Well done .

Sudha Panchapakesan,
Real Image - Chennai.