Tahir - Photography tutor - London
Tahir - Photography tutor - London

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Tahir

  • Rate €42
  • Response 1h
  • Students

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    4

    Number of students Tahir has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

Tahir - Photography tutor - London
  • 5 (6 reviews)

€42/h

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  • Photography
  • Film photography
  • Wedding Photography
  • Fashion photography
  • Social Photography

Patient teacher with 10+ years of photography experience, teaching professional photography and Lightroom from scratch through beginner-friendly 1-to-1 lessons.

  • Photography
  • Film photography
  • Wedding Photography
  • Fashion photography
  • Social Photography

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About Tahir

# About Me

Hi, I’m **Tahir Afridi**, a professional photographer, filmmaker, and content creator, and an **extremely patient teacher who has taught 100+ students online from around the world**.

My students often describe me as a **patient and understanding tutor**, and I’m proud to have received **30+ genuine 5-star reviews** from students I’ve taught. Many of my students started with very little technical knowledge and weren’t particularly tech-savvy, so I’ve learned how to make even complicated concepts feel simple and easy to understand.

**Teaching those students is something I genuinely love.** There’s nothing more rewarding for me than seeing someone who initially struggles with a camera, software, or technical concept eventually understand it and become confident.

# My Professional Experience

I’m a professional photographer, filmmaker, and content creator with **10+ years of photography experience**. Over the years, I’ve worked across different areas of photography and content creation, including **food, product, portrait, wedding, event, commercial, and social media content**.

My work has been **nominated by PakWheels and featured by Dawn News**, two of Pakistan’s most recognised media platforms.

I bring this real-world professional experience directly into my lessons. Rather than simply teaching theory from a textbook, I explain **how professional photographers actually approach their work**, including the decisions, techniques, and workflows I’ve developed throughout my career.

# Why Students Enjoy Learning With Me

I remember being a beginner myself. I know how confusing it can be when someone starts throwing around terms like ISO, aperture, shutter speed, focal length, colour grading, or masking without properly explaining what they mean.

That’s why I never assume you already know something.

**If you’re not tech-savvy, that’s completely okay. If you need something explained twice, five times, or in a completely different way, that’s okay too.**

I’ll teach you at **your pace**, using simple explanations, real examples, practical exercises, and your own work.

My goal is not to impress you with complicated terminology. **My goal is to make sure you genuinely understand what you’re doing.**

# Teaching Students Worldwide

Having taught **100+ students online from different countries and backgrounds**, I’ve learned that every student learns differently.

Some students pick things up immediately. Others need more time and guidance — and I genuinely enjoy working with both.

Whether you’re picking up a camera for the first time, learning Lightroom, improving your photography, or trying to build professional skills, I’ll meet you where you are and help you move forward step by step.

**You don’t need to be tech-savvy. You don’t need previous experience. You just need the willingness to learn — I’ll be patient enough to guide you through the rest.**

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About the lesson

  • All Levels
  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

# About My Lessons

**Starting photography from zero? You’re in the right place. **

If you’ve ever looked at a camera and thought, *“I have no idea what any of these buttons do,”* don’t worry — that’s exactly where we can start.

I’m an **extremely patient teacher**, and my lessons are designed especially to make photography simple and enjoyable for beginners. You don’t need any previous experience, and there are no “stupid questions.” I’ll explain everything clearly, step by step, and at a pace that works for you.

With **10+ years of photography experience**, I’ll teach you photography through the knowledge I’ve gained from actually working professionally — including the techniques, workflows, and decisions that professional photographers use in the real world.

# Not Sure Which Camera to Buy?

**I can help with that too.**

If you’re planning to buy your first camera, you don’t need to spend thousands of pounds just to get started. I can help you understand **which camera, lens, and equipment are actually right for you**, based on your goals, experience, and budget.

Whether you’re choosing between a DSLR and mirrorless camera, deciding which lens to buy, or simply wondering what equipment you really need, I’ll help you make an informed decision rather than wasting money on gear you don’t need.

# What You’ll Learn

**Camera & Technical Skills**
Learn aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focus, lenses, exposure, manual mode, and how to confidently control your camera.

**Composition & Creative Photography**
Learn how professionals create visually powerful photographs through composition, perspective, framing, depth, and creative techniques.

**Lighting**
Understand natural and artificial lighting and learn how to create professional-looking images in different situations.

**Professional Photography**
I’ll teach you using knowledge from my own professional photography work, including the techniques and thought processes I use when creating real commercial photographs.

Depending on your interests, we can explore:

* Food & Product Photography
* Portrait Photography
* Wedding & Event Photography
* Real Estate & Airbnb Photography
* Cinematic Photography
* Film Photography & Development

# Lightroom & Professional Editing

Photography doesn’t end when you press the shutter.

I’ll also teach you **Adobe Lightroom from the ground up**, including organising your photographs, colour correction, colour grading, masking, retouching, creating professional looks, and preparing your images for social media or clients.

# Learn From Real Professional Experience

I don't just teach you what a camera manual says.

I explain **why professional photographers make certain decisions** — from choosing the right lens and lighting to composing the shot and creating the final image.

I’ll share the techniques and workflow I’ve developed throughout my professional photography career, including lessons from my **award-winning and professionally recognised photography work**.

You’ll learn how to approach photography like a professional rather than simply memorising camera settings.

# ️ My Teaching Style

My priority is making sure **you actually understand what you’re doing**.

I’m extremely patient, and I’m happy to explain the same concept multiple times or approach it from a different angle if something doesn’t make sense.

We’ll learn through **real examples, practical exercises, your own photographs, and hands-on guidance** rather than boring theory alone.

If you make a mistake, that’s completely fine — mistakes are part of learning photography.

# Who Are These Lessons For?

These lessons are perfect for:

* Complete beginners who have never used a camera
* Anyone buying their first camera and needing help choosing the right one
* People who want to understand their DSLR or mirrorless camera
* Beginner photographers who want to improve their skills
* Creators who want better photographs for social media
* Anyone wanting to learn Lightroom and professional editing
* Photographers interested in food, portraits, weddings, commercial, real estate, or cinematic photography

**You don't need expensive equipment. You don't need previous experience. You don't even need to know where to start.**

Just bring your curiosity — **I’ll guide you from the very beginning and help you become confident behind the camera.**

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Rates

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  • €42

Pack prices

  • 5h: €210
  • 10h: €420

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  • €42/h

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