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Learn Basic Photography in 5 sessions with a Cinema Director

I can teach you basic photography on DSLR cameras.
I have a Master degree in Cinema directing. I have worked with prominent directors in Lebanon and Iran.
After the 5 sessions, I can offer cheaper sessions in order to practice outdoors.
I can speak English and French a little bit. I am fluent in Farsi and Arabic.
Classes could be given outdoors at any location in Geneva or at the student's place.
I am currently preparing a Master degree in Oriental Studies in Sorbonne Nouvelle University, but currently available in Geneva and nearby location in France.

Extra information

I can provide a camera for the student.

Location

At teacher's location: Genève, Bel-Air, Geneva, Switzerland
At student's location: Around Geneva, Switzerland
Online via webcam

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General info

Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Persian, Arabic, French

About Me

I am a cinema director and a film producer.
I am very passionate about photography. I have an excellent knowledge in Photo editing on Adobe Photoshop CS.
I owned a photography shop in Lebanon, which have enriched my knowledge as a photographer.
I am very patient and love to help others to achieve their goals.

Education

I am preparing a Master Degree in Oriental Studies in Sorbonne Nouvelle University.
I hold a Master Degree in Cinema Directing.
I have completed my studies in Lebanon and in Tehran, Iran.

Experience / Qualifications

I have been a teacher of Photography since 2013.
I have an experience as a photographer, a film producer and a cinema director.

Reviews (2)

Persian lessons: With Faress, you will have a tailor-made course. Sympathetic and open, he adapts to the student's needs, explaining and repeating patiently. We see that he loves Persian and loves teaching.
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Faress is a good teacher. He is very patient and kind !
I have studied and stayed in Iran for 8 years, the thing that has allowed me to be fluent in Persian/Farsi. I can teach you Persian/Farsi language from scratch and I can help with Persian Literature as well. Courses could be given outdoors or at the student's place.
I will help you get acquainted with all Photoshop options, features, shortcuts. I have had my own photography office in Lebanon, where I have utilized Photoshop on a daily basis in order to edit photos. I have been working on Photoshop since 2013. You will be off as a Photoshop expert in no time. Classes are given, online outdoor, or at the Student's place.
I am a native Arabic speaker. I am originally from Lebanon. I can provide you with guidelines for Standard Arabic grammar, syntax, semantics, phonetics, structure. or help you practice Lebanese dialect. Classes could be given outdoors or at the Student's place.

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