Photography programs usually include a variety of subjects, including composition, aesthetic theory, lighting, development, processing, and even ethics. Students may work with digital or film cameras to produce a variety of images.

Due to the small size of Reunion, there are very few opportunities for higher education throughout the territory. Due to this, a vast majority of students travel to France in order to pursue continued education.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.