Photography training for students at Karim City College Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur: A three-day photography workshop was inaugurated today in the Mass Communication Department of Karim City College. Photographer Naresh Sablok from Tata Steel participated as the resource person, sharing his expertise and passion with eager students.

In his opening remarks, Sablok emphasized the importance of understanding the mood of the subject in achieving excellent photography. He explained that the frame we create is more significant than the model of the equipment used. Throughout the workshop, he provided technical insights on various lenses, filters, and key photography terms like aperture, focus, and shutter speed. Sablok advocated for manual photography over automatic settings, detailing the precautions necessary when capturing manual shots. He also demonstrated composition and framing techniques using his own photographs.

Forty students from various semesters of undergraduate and postgraduate classes in the Mass Communication Department are participating in the workshop. The students expressed great enthusiasm and interest, many thanking  Sablok and showing a keen interest in pursuing photography as a career.

The first session was followed by practical exercises led by senior studio executive Syed Sajid Parvez and studio executive Syed Shahzeb Parvez. Tomorrow, students will practice photography at Jubilee Park, capturing images on assigned topics using both cameras and mobile phones. On the final day,  Sablok will analyze the students’ photographs, offering tips for improvement.

The workshop began with a welcome address by the head of the department, Dr. Neha Tiwari, who introduced  Sablok. Faculty member Dr. Rashmi Kumari was also present. College principal Dr. Mohammad Riyaz congratulated the department, highlighting the benefits of such workshops for students.

The Mass Communication Department of Karim City College, established 26 years ago, is the oldest and most prestigious in the city, with alumni who have made significant contributions to the media field nationwide. The college is currently admitting new students, open to those with over 45% marks in their 12th-grade exams.