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School of Creative Photography
photo: Ewelina Siemko
photo: Ewa Bilan-Stoch
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photo: Monika Zawada
photo: Ryszard Cabała
photo: Gauka
School of Creative Photography
(SKF) since 2004 - Krakow, Poland
Turn your passion into a profitable profession and get a diploma at a school ranked among the TOP PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOOLS IN THE WORLD
- Diploma with the title of Fine Art Photographer
- 2 years of study - on-site:
- FULL-TIME (approx. 18 lesson hours/week)
- PART-TIME (2 weekends/month | 16-18 lesson hours/session)
- No entrance exams and no age limits
- Studies begin: October
- Limited number of places – first come, first served Recruitment continues only until all places are filled
- We teach from scratch
- 95% of classes are practical
- Free access to modern 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
- Individual mentoring by professional Photographers
- SKF is registered with the Center of Art Education at the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage
THE BEST PRICE-TO-QUALITY RATIO AND NUMBER OF TEACHING HOURS
EU CITIZENS & CITIZENS OF:
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
- Registration fee: 150 Euro
- Education fees: 990 Euro per semester Fees must be paid by transfer in Euro. You are liable for bank charges and you must instruct your bank accordingly.
- Registration fee: 250 Euro
- Education fees: 1600 Euro per semester

Your lens. Your career. Your rules.
Graduate from a school listed among the Top Photography Schools in the World
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
photo: 71Proprietary curriculum
Crafted by outstanding experts in the field of photography - with passion and precision.
At SKF, 95% of classes are practical
We are the only photography school in Poland listed in world rankings among TOP PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOOLS IN THE WORLD (Shotkit, PhotoWorkout).
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: GaukaWhat 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.
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.
SKF lecturers
Passionate experts who inspire and support the artistic development of students.
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