Photography Intern

About the Role

This is a Full-Time Internship at Digenie, focused on Photography & Visual Content Creation within their Digital Marketing Division. The role is based in Egmore, Chennai, and operates Monday to Saturday from 09:30 AM to 07:00 PM. A stipend is provided.

About Digenie

Digenie is a digital marketing and creative agency specializing in social media marketing, creative design, photography, videography, motion graphics, video production, AI-powered content creation, and digital advertising.

Key Responsibilities

• Photography & Videography:
• Assist photographers and creative team members during various photoshoots.
• Learn to operate DSLR and mirrorless cameras, lenses, and basic photography equipment.
• Assist with lighting, camera settings, framing, composition, and background preparation.
• Capture photographs and short-form video footage under supervision.
• Assist in shooting Instagram Reels, promotional videos, and social media content.
• Learn basic studio photography and lighting techniques.
• Organise, transfer, and maintain photographs and video footage.
• Assist with shoot preparation, equipment handling, and production arrangements.
• Photo Editing & Image Processing:
• Learn to edit and retouch photographs using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Perform basic color correction, exposure adjustments, cropping, and image enhancement.
• Assist with background removal, image manipulation, and creative compositing.
• Prepare photographs for social media posts, advertisements, and digital campaigns.
• Understand image quality, resolution, formats, and export requirements.
• Develop consistency in photo editing and visual presentation.
• Graphic Design & Static Creatives:
• Assist in designing social media posters, carousels, banners, thumbnails, and promotional creatives.
• Learn graphic design fundamentals, including typography, color theory, composition, spacing, and visual hierarchy.
• Work with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva.
• Convert creative briefs and references into visually appealing designs.
• Adapt existing designs into different formats and dimensions.
• Assist with design corrections, modifications, and creative variations.
• Develop an understanding of brand guidelines and visual identity.
• Video Editing & Content Production:
• Learn to edit Instagram Reels, promotional videos, advertisements, and short-form digital content.
• Assist with video cutting, transitions, color correction, and audio synchronization.
• Add subtitles, captions, text overlays, and sound effects.
• Work with raw footage, photographs, stock videos, and other creative assets.
• Learn to export videos in different resolutions, aspect ratios, and platform-specific formats.
• Assist in developing engaging video content for social media campaigns.
• Motion Graphics & Animation:
• Learn the fundamentals of motion graphics and 2D animation.
• Assist in creating animated posters, text animations, transitions, and promotional videos.
• Understand keyframes, animation timing, easing, and basic visual effects.
• Work with Adobe After Effects and other animation tools.
• Convert static graphic designs into animated social media content.
• Assist with animated advertisements, logo animations, and simple explainer videos.
• AI-Assisted Creative Production:
• Explore AI-powered tools for image generation, video generation, image editing, and creative production.
• Learn to use tools such as Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, Runway, Kling, Higgsfield, and other emerging AI platforms.
• Generate AI-assisted visual assets for posters, campaigns, and digital advertisements.
• Experiment with AI-generated backgrounds, product visuals, compositions, and creative concepts.
• Learn prompt writing and visual reference development.
• Integrate AI-generated assets into Photoshop, video editing, and motion graphics workflows.
• Stay updated with emerging AI tools and creative technologies.
• General Creative & Production Responsibilities:
• Assist the creative team with various assignments across client accounts.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and creative concept development.
• Understand creative briefs and execute assigned tasks under supervision.
• Assist in preparing creative references, mood boards, and visual concepts.
• Make revisions based on feedback from senior designers and creative team members.
• Maintain organized project files, source files, and creative assets.
• Work on assignments across different creative disciplines as required.

Software & Tools Exposure

The intern will gain practical exposure to:

• Photography & Image Editing:
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Lightroom
• Graphic Design:
• Adobe Illustrator
• Canva
• Video Editing:
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• DaVinci Resolve
• CapCut
• Motion Graphics:
• Adobe After Effects
• AI Creative Tools:
• Midjourney
• Adobe Firefly
• Runway
• Kling
• Higgsfield
• Other emerging AI-based creative platforms

Prior expertise in these applications is not mandatory. Basic computer proficiency, creative aptitude, and an eagerness to learn are essential.

Skills & Qualities We Are Looking For

• Genuine interest in photography, design, and visual content creation.
• Basic understanding of visual aesthetics and creative communication.
• Interest in learning photography, videography, and camera operations.
• Willingness to learn graphic design, photo editing, and video editing.
• Creativity and an eye for detail.
• Basic understanding of colors, typography, and composition is an advantage.
• Curiosity about AI tools and emerging creative technologies.
• Ability to follow instructions and implement feedback.
• Willingness to experiment with new techniques and creative approaches.
• Good time management and discipline.
• Positive attitude, consistency, and commitment to learning.

Educational Qualifications

• Students or graduates from Photography, Visual Communication, Multimedia, Animation, Graphic Design, Film Making, or related disciplines are preferred.
• Candidates from other educational backgrounds with a genuine interest in creative work are also welcome.
• Freshers with no professional experience can apply.
• Prior experience or a portfolio is an advantage but not compulsory.

Internship & Training Programme

This is a structured, office-based internship designed to develop practical creative skills through guided training and real-world assignments. Training areas will include:

• Photography fundamentals, camera operations, and lighting.
• Photo editing, retouching, and image processing.
• Graphic design fundamentals and static creative development.
• Video editing and social media content production.
• Motion graphics and basic animation.
• AI-assisted image and video generation.
• Creative brief interpretation and professional production workflows.
• Practical execution of client projects and campaign assignments.

Performance Assessment & Full-Time Employment Opportunity

Interns will be evaluated based on learning speed, capabilities in photography, graphic design, video editing, motion graphics, AI tool usage, creativity, initiative, problem-solving, quality of work, discipline, punctuality, and ability to accept feedback.

Candidates demonstrating strong performance may be considered for full-time employment at Digenie, subject to company requirements and a final assessment. Potential future roles include:

• Assistant Photographer & Visual Content Designer / Editor
• Graphic Designer
• Video Editor
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Visual Content Creator

Completion of the internship does not automatically guarantee full-time employment.

Working Conditions

• Work Location: Digenie Office, Egmore, Chennai
• Working Days: Monday to Saturday
• Working Hours: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is passionate about creativity and willing to explore different aspects of digital content production. It's understood that you may not possess all skills upon joining; willingness to learn, experiment, practice, and improve is paramount. This is an opportunity to learn multiple creative disciplines, work on real client projects, and build a career in the digital creative industry.