Documentary photography, street photos and portrait

If I was stranded on a desert island I would take only Adobe Photoshop with me. Hi, I'm an artist living in Amsterdam who is a big believer in Photoshop and working with this tool everyday. I will teach you hand by hand (layer by layer) to do anything in Photoshop. Web Design, Graphic Design, App design, Logos (Corporate Identity), Photography, Art collage - name it. The program is cropped for you. We can start from really beginning or jump into the ocean. If you want help with a project or a learn specific skill just let me know. We can meet in my studio in Amsterdam Center, in my house Amsterdam Oost, in a cafe or in your location. Bonus: You will get familiar with Photoshop so badly that you will start making Photoshop jokes. Need help with Photoshop working on a project? Im here to help. Need a practical advice or help to do something specific? You know where to find me.

My teaching method depends on what kind of pictures you would like to take. For example, if you want to learn nature or street photography, we can meet in the forest or in the city. If you want to learn how to get the best out of your (new) camera, I can also teach you the basics of photography, such as framing, white balance, etc.

I can help you in creating and designing a CV in Arabic and English, designing personal or company logos, designing advertisements for all jobs, designing certificates of honor for students and teachers, designing a brochure, designing videos, designing worksheets for Arabic, English, mathematics, foundation for all levels, designing phone videos, notices and invitations, planning for studies, and designing class schedules for male and female teachers.

ABOUT THE TEACHER Martin is a professional photographer and photojournalist. Through his numerous personal projects, he is particularly interested in youth and geo-environmental issues. The 21st century and the upheavals that accompany it particularly fascinate him. During 2017 and 2018, he carried out numerous projects in South-East Asia where he was able to work for seven months. The most important of these is entitled The Faces of the Mekong. Using the mythical Mekong River and its resources as a common thread, it provides a broad perspective on the geo-environmental issues related to development in the Indochinese peninsula (Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand). He has also focused on Vietnamese and Laotian youth through the prism of street sports and urban culture. In 2019, he travelled to Hong Kong to cover, among other things, the uprising of the pro-democracy movement, which earned him a nomination for the Bayeux Prize for War Correspondents in the Young Reporter category. In parallel to his projects, Martin also responds to commissions from the press, NGOs and private companies. His work is regularly published in the French and international press (Le Monde, Libération, The Washington Post, Le Figaro, Vice, Reporterre, Mr Mondialisation, Fisheye Magazine). They have been awarded several times, including the François Chalais Young Reporter of the Year Award 2015 in the photo category. He was a finalist for the Grand Prix Paris Match du Photoreporter étudiant and a winner of the Young Talents Photo Prize by fotofever. These projects also lead to exhibitions and conferences. PRACTICAL OUTING For a more concrete and playful practice of photography, this outing will allow us to work on different aspects of photography: - Mastering your camera, whatever it is. If you practice photography with your smartphone, you are also welcome. - Work on framing and composition. - Using light as raw material - Learning about street photography. - Post-production of photographs on Lightroom (only on request). IN-DEPTH TRAINING The training consists in accompanying you in the development of your photographic projects and in the setting up of your activity of photographer. This training concerns photography as I practice it. That is to say, photography that speaks of the world in which we live and which, at the same time, is creative with a real aesthetic research. In other words, we are halfway between photo reportage, documentary photography and artistic photography. This programme is tailored to each student and is divided into two main parts 1) The creative process : - Developing personal photographic writing - Preparing and carrying out projects - Assimilate the photographic narrative and the codes of photoreportage - Knowing how to be a versatile photographer to diversify your sources of income - Responding to a photographic commission 2) An activity that is a source of income in the long term: - Communicate well with the right tools - Finding funding for your projects - Sell your projects and photographs through various channels - Mastering productivity techniques to be efficient while remaining independent - Find clients and trigger concrete orders - Multiply your sources of income With this training, I will be at your side to accompany you in the different stages of this process. Together we will set your concrete short and long term goals and we will work day by day on the best method to reach them. In concrete terms, the training consists of working meetings by video conference or in person. This training does not require a particular age or level of education. Nevertheless, certain prerequisites are necessary such as a good general culture (to understand the world in which we live), a certain maturity as well as a basic technical mastery of photography.

Wanna learn Photoshop in a short time but completely? here is where you need to come! in the beginning classes, I'm going to teach you every useful tool and I'm gonna answer all your questions. I will support you online and if you have problems or errors while doing your homework, you can ask me your questions anytime on any platform. You're gonna feel comfortable when you have a class with me.

In this class you will learn how to edit your pictures and turn them into professional work that you can hang on your walls. You will learn how to remove tinted colours, how to retouch, how to adjust shadows and highlights, how to use masking for improving light and colour and how to adjust the right position for your photo. Adobe Photoshop has proved to be a powerful tool for creating content either for personal or professional goals. Thus, it is mandatory that we know how to do basic alterations to our photos that can attract interest. *This class is personalized to fit every student's specific needs and knowledge*

Have you always wanted to take photos, you have probably even bought a reflex camera, but it is now gathering dust in a cupboard? Do you want to get started, but you don't know where to start? Then this course is for you! In this course, we will cover the basics of photography (ISO, shutter speed, aperture,...). The goal is to help you understand the technical basics, without it being too complicated either. More than anything, what matters to me is that you can take control of your camera, and then be able to really use it in the moments that matter to you. Depending on your needs, we can approach how to photograph a landscape, a person, etc., so that it is as close as possible to the expected result. The goal is to develop your eye over time, because in my opinion that is the best way to learn: by doing. Photographer for over 10 years, holder of a CFC, and self-employed since 2020, I am active in the field of weddings, portraits, landscape photography and concerts. In other words, reporting in all its forms. Capturing what is happening in front of me and transcribing it into photos, with my eye and my sensitivity, is a passion that has driven me for years, and it is what I am keen to pass on to you.

Photoshop is a powerful app for photographers. As a photographer, you’ll need to be able to sort through the many complex features that will help make photos better. I’ve designed this course as a practical guide to Photoshop that’s specifically made for learning photographers. You will learn how to make selections, create masks, retouching portraits and use advanced techniques to not only improve photographs, but to turn them into entirely new images.

Photoshop is an essential tool for any photographer or photo retoucher. I can teach you from processing RAW files to the most advanced techniques for retouching photographs. -Learn to retouch from the simplest to the most complicated. -I teach techniques to fix the most common problems in photography. -You can learn how to process RAW files, taking care of colors, saturation and lighting.

Tailor-made private lessons - Photography for beginners or confirmed with a photographer 10 years of experience - Photo theory, shooting, framing, adjustments, retouching, workflow This course is suitable for both beginners who want to understand their tools and more advanced who want to perfect their working method or their creative approach. My learning philosophy is based on the principle of continuous tailor-made monitoring of your needs and means. We can meet monthly for long-term follow-up or weekly for a quick learning of techniques and working method. I prefer to start with a meeting. Thus we establish the framework and the objectives of the course. My watchword is friendliness. The rest depends on your desires and your means. What I can suggest you tackle together: - The photographic approach - Post production management - Theoretical concepts (exhibitions, adjustments) - The light - Work with models - Prepare a shoot - Acquire a photographic culture - How does its equipment work, distinguish the cheap and the reliable

Learn to master your camera from scratch with this course where you will learn: 1. Recommendation of cameras and lenses according to your objectives. 2. Shutter speed and movement 3. Diaphragm aperture and depth of field 4. ISO sensitivity and noise 5. Types of modes 6. Focal length and types of lenses 7. Tricks for creative and different images 8. How to focus correctly: Focus points and modes. 9. RAW vs JPEG 10. Camera Accessories: Lens Mounts, Adapters and Filters

I hold a PhD in Art and Communication with Photography as my field of specialism and a PGCE teaching certificate in Post Compulsory Education. At the same time I am a practising photographic artist with an interest in abstract photography. I have a comprehensive understanding of contemporary photographic practices and of theoretical approaches to the subject, and also have a strong technical grounding both in traditional and in digital processes. I am experienced in all stages of the development of photographic projects, from early conceptualisation through to printing and exhibiting.I have exhibited nationally and internationally in both solo and group shows. My selection for the Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2008 Exhibition in Liverpool and London is one highlight among them. As an artist and teacher I insist on the highest professional standards and I emphasise clear and direct communication and honesty throughout. I have been teaching photography since 2009. I offer private lessons to photography students and any other individuals who would be interested in 'how to'/technical skills sessions or in developing a photographic body of work and would be in need for some expert advice. Just get in touch with your request as your photography needs might vary from something small to something big and I will be happy to answer and help you. I am passionate about photography and about teaching everybody to learn how to `see` and `think` creatively through the lens of a camera but also without it! I can help you develop your creative potential.

If you are at the beginning of your exploration of photography as one of your hobbies or a possible profession, you surely have many questions like these: How does my camera work? Is it worth learning photography? What type of equipment should I buy? My proposal is not a course in the strict sense of the word, but rather personalized mini workshops to respond to your particular concerns. Depending on the level you are at, we can explore the following topics: -Theory without mysteries -Re-knowing your camera -Finding inspiration (portrait, landscape, macro photography, etc.) -Fundamentals in lighting -Lightroom Basics -Photoshop Basics Before each session, you choose the topic you want to work on. In each session we will do a mix of theory and practice and you will have tasks to develop on your own and review in the next session. The final objective is that you have elements of judgment and objective criteria to decide what your path in photography is and how far you want to go.

Do you want to learn design and start working in print or freelancing? You are in the right place! You can start your design career by learning Adobe programs. After a free introductory lesson, we define your business goals and curriculum. During the lessons we work both theoretically and practically. I help you strengthen your skills by: - Videos showing design techniques. - Exercises to develop your level. - A final project to add to your portfolio. - A plan to start freelancing online. All beginners are very welcome, I will guide you with a lot of patience and passion. Lessons can be conducted online or in your home. All you need is a computer with the appropriate software.

Photoshop is a powerful app for photographers. As a photographer, you'll need to be able to sort through many different features in Photoshop that will make your photos better. This course is a practical guide to Photoshop that's made specifically for photographers. I will teach you all of the basics of Photoshop and then some of the more difficult techniques to ultimately make your Photoshop skills great and hopefully give you a skill that can either be used as a hobby or become applicable in your workplace