Fashion Photography
Helping brands communicate their identity and connect with audiences
Milan
On campus
ENG
Master
Language
English
Start date
November 2025
Frequency
Full time
Fruition
On campus
Duration
1 Year
Course Coordination
Rita Lino
Price
22.000 €
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Collect moments, emotions and ideas. Create a visual storytelling that sells fashion products and attracts customers.
A fashion photographer is a storyteller, a creator of worlds, and an interpreter of culture. Fashion photography is a unique discipline that blends art, commerce, and individual expression. It provides a space for experimentation, where the technical meets the playful, the colorful meets the monochrome, and where every perspective can find its place.
A fashion photographer must possess a deep curiosity and an openness to engage with the world. Fashion is a mirror that reflects our society, its values, its contradictions, and its aspirations. By drawing inspiration from art, politics, and everyday life, fashion photographers can create imagery that transcends mere aesthetics and connects with viewers on a human level.
The beauty of fashion photography lies in its ability to offer space for everyone. Whether a photographer is building a carefully curated visual universe or experimenting with unconventional tools and techniques, what matters most is the authenticity and intention behind their work.
Fashion photographers are also collectors of moments, emotions and ideas. They must skillfully weave these elements into compelling visual narratives that resonate with both brands and audiences. Ultimately, their role is to create distinction, to help brands define their unique voice, and to elevate fashion from mere products to experiences that inspire and captivate.
The Master’s Program in Fashion Photography will prepare you to work in a field that remains incredibly important today, both as an art form and a driving force in the global fashion industry. Fashion Photography is more than just showcasing clothing—it shapes trends, influences cultural perceptions, and even communicates social and political messages. The way fashion is photographed can elevate a brand or designer, tell compelling stories, and evoke emotions in a way that goes beyond just the garments themselves.
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The Master's Program in Fashion Photography at IED Milano aims to provide students with the practical, theoretical, and creative skills necessary to stand out as professionals in the fashion photography industry.
Students who successfully complete the Master will have acquired the following know-how:
- develop advanced skills - professional photographic techniques, post-production and editing skills, digital and analog photography techniques;
- develop creativity and artistic vision - photographic styles and visual language, experimentation and creative research;
- increase knowledge and deep understanding of the fashion industry
- develop art direction and creative skills
- acquire professional and self-promotion skills
The Master's Program in Fashion Photography in Milan aims to train well-rounded professionals capable of approaching fashion photography with technical, creative, and professional expertise, leveraging the opportunities the city offers in the heart of the global fashion industry.
The Master's Program in Fashion Photography at IED Milano is aimed at candidates who wish to develop a career in the field of fashion photography.
The Master’s is open to Graduates in
- Artistic or Related Disciplines - Design, Visual Arts, and Communication- who already have a basic background in photography and wish to deepen their knowledge in the fashion sector;
- Photography; professional photographers and freelancers who wish to specialize by expanding their portfolio and acquiring specialized skills in the fashion industry;
Fashion Designers, Designers, and Creatives in the Fashion Industry with basic photography knowledge
Fashion photographers are essential because their work goes beyond art. They play a critical role in helping businesses thrive by creating imagery that sells products and attracts customers. Their work supports a big part of the fashion industry, providing jobs and opportunities for countless individuals.
Through compelling visuals, fashion photographers help brands communicate their identity and connect with audiences. They define what makes a brand unique. This isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about building trust and inspiring people.
Fashion photography also captures the spirit of the times, blending creativity with strategy to shape cultural and commercial narratives.
Fashion photographers matter because they create work that inspires, sells, and sustains. They are the link between creativity and commerce, turning ideas into impactful images that keep the fashion world alive.
The Master’s Program in Fashion Photography prepares students to work as fashion photographers for fashion brands, designers, fashion and model agencies, fashion media and magazines, fashion events and runways, e-commerce, collaborations with content creators and social media contents.
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