Dance Photography Practical Class with Mentor Amit Kumar Singh (Filmmaker)

At PIWF Institute, we believe in “learning by doing,” and this recent dance photoshoot session is a perfect example of how our students engage practically in the art of cinematic photography under expert mentorship. This hands-on session was guided by Amit Kumar Singh, a seasoned filmmaker and mentor at PIWF Institute.




































Objective of the Shoot:
The goal of this session was to teach students about dynamic lighting, creative posing, and motion-based photography, specifically tailored for dance-themed portfolios and cinematic poster shots. Students learned how to capture energy, emotion, and motion effectively through camera techniques and lighting setups.
What Students Learned in this Session:
✅ How to handle lighting modifiers in a controlled indoor studio setup.
✅ Practical camera angles to capture movement and dance expressions.
✅ Techniques to shoot creative dance poses using low angles and tilted perspectives.
✅ Reviewing shots instantly and understanding how to correct mistakes on-set.
✅ Post-production vision for high-impact results like powder burst effects and smoke overlays.
Behind The Scenes Highlights:
- The students actively participated in setting up softboxes with grids for controlled lighting.
- Amit Kumar Singh demonstrated different shooting angles, from floor-level to eye-level, to capture motion creatively.
- Real-time discussions happened on camera settings, framing, and why lighting direction matters in dance photography.
Final Output Samples:
✅ Creative Action Freeze Shots: Using powder effects to enhance motion drama.
✅ Smoke Overlay Edits: Adding mood and depth to portrait frames.
✅ Stylized Cinematic Portraits for social media and professional portfolios.
Why This Session Was Special:
📸 Live Mentoring: Direct feedback from Amit Kumar Singh during the shoot.
🎓 Group Practice: Every student got a chance to shoot with guidance.
💡 Creative Freedom: Students explored bold colors, fashion-forward styling, and editorial looks.
Sample Captures from the Session:
(See attached images for reference: Lighting Setup, Action Poses, Final Edited Outputs.)
Conclusion:
At PIWF Institute, our focus is not only on technical knowledge but also on creative execution. Through these live photoshoot sessions, students become confident to handle professional dance portfolios, fashion photography, and creative editorial shoots.
If you wish to learn cinematic photography, filmmaking, or editing practically under industry experts like Amit Kumar Singh, join our next batch today.
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