Enrollment
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photo: Monika Zawada
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School of Creative Photography (SKF) since 2004 - Krakow, Poland
School of Creative Photography has been recognized as one of the best photography schools in the world in the prestigious rankings of Shotkit.com and Photoworkout.com TOP PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOOLS IN THE WORLD
We invite enthusiasts who want to master photographic skills, as well as those for whom learning is a path to creative satisfaction and joy from artistic development.
- Diploma with the title of FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHER
- 2 years of study - on-site:
- FULL-TIME (approx. 18 lesson hours/week)
- Check DETAILS OF THE ORIGINAL SKF PROGRAM
- No entrance exams and no age limits
- Sign up for a FREE PORTFOLIO REVIEW
- Studies begin: October
- Limited number of places – admission on a first-come, first-served basis Enrollment lasts only until all places are filled
- We teach from scratch, 95% of classes are practical
- Meet OUR SKF SCHOOL - VIRTUAL WALK
- See GALLERY OF SKF STUDENTS' WORK
- See DIPLOMAS OF SKF GRADUATES
- Free access to a photo studio and computer labs outside of class hours
- Internships during CRACOW FASHION WEEK, at fashion shows, acting and choreographic performances, backstage reports from photo sessions and meetings with famous photographers
- SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE BEST STUDENT
- The best photography school if you want to build a PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO and find employment or start your own business right after graduation
- Individual mentoring by professional Photographers
- Check the Polish-language program - SZKOŁA KREATYWNEJ FOTOGRAFII
- Over 50% of students start studying at SKF thanks to recommendations from friends, graduates, industry experts, well-known media and journalists.
MODERATE PRICE - BEST VALUE FOR MONEY AND NUMBER OF HOURS
- Registration fee: 600 PLN A one-time, non-refundable fee guaranteeing a place in the group
- Tuition fee: 730 PLN/month Monthly fee from November to June
SKF is registered with the Center of Art Education at the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.
Learn how to take photos that get you paid
- In your first year of study you will master professional skills, and after two years, you will be fully prepared to earn money with your own brand.
- Gain knowledge directly from recognized photographers who know how to succeed.
- Don't wait for graduation! Our students build their businesses and acquire their first clients while still in school.
photo: Ewelina Siemko
photo: Ewa Bilan-Stoch
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Proprietary curriculum of the School of Creative Photography
Crafted by photographers who make a living from their art
At SKF, 95% of classes are practical
School of Creative Photography has been recognized as one of the best photography schools in the world in the prestigious rankings of Shotkit.com and Photoworkout.com TOP PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOOLS IN THE WORLD
Photography studios:
- Wedding photography
- Fashion photography
- Advertising photography
- Photojournalism, street photography
- Portrait photography
- Landscape photography
- Product photography
- Gum bichromate
- Cyanotype
- Architectural photography
- Nude photography
- Staged and conceptual photography
Technical basics of photography:
- Lighting in photography
- Post-production and retouching
- Composition in photography
- Copyrights in photography
- Preparation of a professional portfolio
- AI in photography
- History of photography and contemporary art issues
Computer programs:
- CorelDRAW Course
- Affinity Course
- Adobe Lightroom Course
- Adobe Photoshop Course
- Adobe Premiere Pro Course
- Adobe Illustrator Course
- Adobe InDesign Course
- Adobe Dimension Course
- Adobe Firefly Course
photo: Monika Zawada
photo: Ryszard Cabała
photo: Gauka
What else do you gain?
- A ready profession in your hands: Zero academic boredom. You learn a specific craft that clients are willing to pay for immediately.
- A strong, commercial portfolio: You will build a portfolio of photos that opens doors to agencies and wins the best commissions.
- Free access to a photo studio: Realize your own sessions after classes on professional equipment. You save thousands of PLN on rent.
- Accreditations to closed events: You enter the backstage with a camera. You will gain practice at, among others, the prestigious Cracow Fashion Week.
- Real entry into the fashion industry: Collaborate with designers from our SAPU fashion school and get your first tangible publications in magazines.
- Promotion in TUBA magazine: Free PR for a start. We publish the best diplomas to instantly build your expert image.
- Unique noble techniques: You will learn, among others, the gum bichromate technique. It's an elite skill that will make you stand out from mass photographers.
- Money for talent and commitment: We reward the best students with a scholarship, which realistically reduces the costs of your investment in education.
- Artistic freedom: Create your own way. We provide mentoring and support, not limiting schemes.
- Creative center of Krakow: Learn in the heart of the cultural capital – with the best outdoor locations of charming Podgórze right outside the school's doorstep.
- Cooperation with a modeling agency: You gain access to professional models from the REKLAMEX Fashion Promotion Agency.
Gallery of Students' Works from the School of Creative Photography
The program covers both classic analog photography techniques and modern digital tools, including the use of artificial intelligence in the creative process. We place great emphasis on developing individual style, experimenting with form, and consciously building a portfolio. We teach photography in many contexts – from fashion and advertising to photojournalism, art, and conceptual projects.
Diplomas of the School of Creative Photography
SKF diplomas are a huge media-promoted project titled INDIVIDUAL. Graduates present their photography collections at original exhibitions, independently prepare the vernissage and promotional activities, and the School actively supports them at every stage of implementation.
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