Hallmark Institute of Photography provides a real world, serious approach to professional photographic education, where training is completed within ten months. Our objective is to successfully educate and graduate professional image makers with the technical, artistic and business skills necessary for success. Upon completion of our program, graduates can expect to open their own photographic business or fill preliminary or advanced employment positions in the diverse and competitive marketplace of today's professional imaging industry. To fulfill our goals, we use only the most up-to-date technology, highly experienced and qualified staff, and a logical and realistic set of standards and processes, providing each of our students the tools they need to succeed.
< CollapseThe Hallmark Institute of Photography is a photography school located in Turners Falls, Massachusetts which is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology. The school offers a 10-month certificate-granting program covering a mix of technical, artistic, and business aspects of photography. The school is privately owned.
The main facility is a 50,000 square foot building combining studios, a 350-seat auditorium, a student lounge area, a bookstore, faculty offices, and two large computer labs totaling approximately 140 workstations.
The school's 10-month program encompasses 1400 clock hours. In addition to photographic subjects, the program covers marketing, finance, and other aspects of operating a photographic business. A centerpiece of the program is its Guest Speaker series, which features notable photographers such as Mary Ellen Mark, Douglas Kirkland, and Joyce Tenneson.
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| Most Popular Programs | Program Cost | Est. Books and Supplies Cost | Program Length |
Photography: |
$ 26,050 | $ 9,900 | 1400 hours |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,964 | 34% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,317 | 8% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 10,759 | 4% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,626 | 74% | |
Any Aid: |
89% |
