

One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. John will be happy to arrange your first Photography lesson.
John
One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. John will be happy to arrange your first Photography lesson.
- Rate 320AED
- Response 20h
-
Students50+
Number of students accompanied by John since their arrival at Superprof
Number of students accompanied by John since their arrival at Superprof

320AED/hr
1st lesson free
- Photography
- Digital Photography
- Portrait Photography
- Film photography
- Advertising Photography
Award-winning, and published advertising photographer, also on the teaching team for MA Commercial Photography at UAL London College of Communication. MA graduate from the Royal College of Art.
- Photography
- Digital Photography
- Portrait Photography
- Film photography
- Advertising Photography
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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. John will be happy to arrange your first Photography lesson.
About John
Let me share with you my extraordinary thirty-year career in photography. Listed in Lurzer's Archive, World's Top 200 photographers, I have worked in advertising at the highest level for clients including American Express, American Airlines, Air France, Levis, Volvo, Volkswagen and Bentley. I have won numerous awards including recognition from D&AD, PDN, IPA, Graphis, Communication Arts, and the Association of Photographers; six of which awarded silver, and seven gold. My book Jew, published by Skira, won first prize at the International Photography Awards in New York in 2019 and was exhibited in London the following year. I am an associate lecturer and part of the MA Commercial Photography teaching team at UAL London College of Communication, and an MA Photography graduate from the Royal College of Art. Outside of photography I am a keen swimmer. In 2009 I successfully swam across the English Channel in a team of four, and in 2014 completed a swim around Manhattan with the same team.
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Our first lesson will be an informal chat about YOUR goals, and what YOU want to achieve from photography. Perhaps it is to pass an exam, start a successful career, or just brush up on your knowledge and a portfolio review. I can cover technical know-how, (analogue, digital, and lighting), large format cameras, commercial applications as well as contemporary art theory, philosophy and practice. Areas of photography I am able to teach include; 1. How to become a photographer. 2. The analogue process, shooting and processing. 3. The digital process. 4. A history of photography, from Niepce to Steichen to Avedon and Penn. 5. An introduction to lighting (better in person). 6. The anatomy of a camera, and 7. The anatomy of a studio, both are invaluable to prospective assistants as well as commercial photographers. 8. What is contemporary and conceptual art photography all about. 9. A portfolio review.
Review
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Perfect! A very positive experience. He adapts the class to your needs and explains technical concepts in a clear, accessible way for non-experts. Definitely recommended!
Perfect! Experience and expertise come across at all times with John!
Perfect! John is an exceptional tutor with deep expertise and an impressive track record in photography. His ability to break down complex concepts and teach with clarity and patience sets him apart. Highly recommended for anyone serious about elevating their craft.
Perfect! Excellent teacher, very knowledgeable, clear, great communication skills. Very good lesson
Perfect! Learned a lot from John in my first lesson. Really helpful theory and he showed me some interesting cameras I wouldn’t have otherwise seen. He explained things clearly and tailored it to me.
Perfect! John gave me my first free class today where I got the opportunity to see the amazing work he's done. I also explained my requirements of jewellery photography to him and the help I need to purchase the adequate camera and home studio set up. We touched on a few topics based on my goals and John explained what I would specifically need to concentrate on. We went through a few websites to look for the correct camera and were able to choose one too. I am looking forward to my class next week with John which we've set dates for. Thank you John.
Perfect! Taking lessons with John has been an incredible experience. John have a deep knowledge of photography and a genuine passion that makes every session engaging. John make sure thta he explains complex concepts clearly and tailors lessons to suit my personal goals. I’ve made significant progress. Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced, I highly recommend John for anyone looking to improve their photography skills.
Perfect! John is an excellent teacher. He has been helping me to improve my technical skills through a combination of practical exercises and discussion. He has taken a broad approach to this, spending time to explain how the camera works and showing me examples of different approaches to photography. John has a friendly style, encourages me to ask questions and provides very helpful feedback. I would not hesitate to recommend him to others interested in developing their photography.
Perfect! I chose John as my tutor because of his strong background and experience in photography and I was not disappointed when I had finished my first lesson with him.
Our lesson took place at his photography studio, which was very clean and professional. He asked me what my goals were and adviced me on what sort of photography equipment I would need in order to achieve them.
Overall I was very happy with the level of service I received and I look forward to my next lesson him.View more reviews
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
John is a fantastic teacher! As well as being friendly and knowledgeable he is also patient and engaging. Highly recommend him!
I know John from being in the same year group at RCA. He is reliable, patient and calm with a great sense of humour. He is very well suited to teaching and would be the perfect addition to the Superprof community. John always goes above and beyond and has been a great sounding board and supporter of my work which helped to propel me forward when I was at a standstill.
John is an exceptionally knowledgeable professional in the field of photography. His calm and easygoing demeanor makes learning such a technical subject a breeze. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, John’s expertise and approachable nature create an ideal learning environment. I wholeheartedly recommend John to anyone eager to master photography.
John is an excellent educator! Reliable, detail oriented, patient and most importantly an encyclopedia of knowledge when it comes to photography. I highly recommend John as a tutor.
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Rates
Rate
- 320AED
Pack prices
- 5h: 1,598AED
- 10h: 3,197AED
online
- 320AED/h
Travel
- + 45AED
free lessons
The first free lesson with John will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
Details
After a first chat, I prefer to book a series of four lessons. This really gives you the time to understand technical processes without rushing, and gives me the time to teach properly, listen to your questions, and clarify any difficulties. First lessons are better if you can bring something; such as an example of photography you like, or an example of your own work which you would like to improve.
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