Ashraf Mahmoud

I'm originally trained as a computer scientist and currently a business consultant in the field of business intelligence, I have been involved in photography since childhood. I experienced a renewed enthusiasm and appreciation for photography since dealing with a basic black and white darkroom at my house.

I often use the tools of modern photography – filters, digital enhancement – to try to capture in an image and the emotions.

For me this course is a perfect chance to spend time talking about -without a doubt- very rewarding hobby. I aim from this course to increase the shared interest between us and provide you with good technical skills. Taking great pictures is more than aiming and clicking - it needs in-depth knowledge of lighting, equipment, composition and a KEEN EYE.

Its primarily for pleasure bit - that I like. The pleasure of capturing the one off photo, capturing the light, the framing, the moment in time that will never happen again. Or you may not travel the place again .. a history for my kids …pictures to share with my family … to be able to go back to that moment in time in your mind and smile. There is a sense of accomplishment in photography. It is a hobby whose results can be shared and admired and is praiseworthy. This hobby is broadening the mind, making friends of similar interest, they learn from you and you learn from them. and can be developed to serious business. It is all good

Have you ever asked yourself why it's called SHOOTING