For the past two semesters, I’ve had the absolute privilege of teaching Vocational Training Course (VTC) Photography at Don Bosco College, Tura and PASF-Abong Noga College, Tura. What started as a journey it has been — watching young minds discover the magic of light, composition, and storytelling through a lens. These classrooms in the heart of Meghalaya have become my second home, and these students have become my biggest teachers. Here’s a little glimpse..
Day 1 vibes at Don Bosco College – new cameras, nervous smiles, endless possibilities.
Explaining the very first rule of photography: “Look at your subject, not just through the viewfinder.
We don’t just teach technical settings — we teach how to see. From understanding the exposure triangle to composing with the rule of thirds, every class is a mix of theory, hands-on practice, and a lot of trial and error (mostly error in the beginning, and that’s perfectly fine!).
Practical Sessions & Outdoor Shoots:
The real magic happens when we step outside the four walls. Campus corridors, the college garden, evening golden hour — every corner of Tura becomes our studio.
Student Work & Proud Teacher Moments:
Nothing makes a teacher happier than seeing students surpass expectations. Here are some frame-worthy shots taken by my students in the last two semesters…
Photography classes aren’t always serious. Sometimes they look like this ↓
Two semesters in, and I can confidently say this is the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done. The curiosity in these students’ eyes, the way they light up when they nail a difficult shot, the late submissions because they were out shooting till sunset — these are the moments I live for now.
Tura might be a small town, but the passion for photography here is huge. I’m already excited for the next semester.
If you’re a student reading this — keep shooting, keep learning, keep pushing your creative boundaries.
And if you’re thinking of joining the VTC Photography course at Don Bosco College or PASF-Abong Noga College — the door (and the viewfinder) is always open.
See you in the next class!
Wow sir, i also would like to know more about photography.