Advanced Certificate in Photography – Photographic Society of Sri Lanka (PSSL)

The Advanced Certificate in Photography by the Photographic Society of Sri Lanka (PSSL) is designed for photography enthusiasts who already have a basic understanding of photography and are ready to sharpen their creative eye and master advanced techniques. Held at the prestigious Lionel Wendt Memorial Art Centre in Colombo 07, this programme builds on foundational skills to take students to a professional level of photographic practice.

PSSL is Sri Lanka’s foremost photography institution, and its certificate programmes are widely respected within the professional photography community. This advanced certificate is the natural progression from the Certificate in Digital Photography — or for anyone with equivalent self-taught experience.

What You Will Learn

• Advanced camera controls and creative exposure techniques
• Advanced composition — visual weight, leading lines, negative space
• Creative use of light — direction, quality, colour temperature, and modification
• Advanced portrait and people photography
• Landscape, wildlife, and travel photography techniques
• Advanced photo editing and retouching workflows
• Developing your unique creative vision and photographic style
• Building and presenting a professional photography portfolio

Who Should Apply?

• Photographers who have completed the PSSL Certificate in Digital Photography
• Self-taught photographers with a solid grasp of the basics
• Anyone who wants to elevate their photography to a professional standard