Testimonials
Reflections from photographers on the journey.
Teona Machavariani
Georgia
Curator
Working with Hossein requires a certain kind of honesty. Not because he asks for it, but because sooner or later you realize that photography can only take you as far as you are willing to go yourself. What begins as a conversation about images often turns into a conversation about the person making them.
Hossein has a rare ability to direct attention toward what is usually left unexplored. The questions beneath the photographs. The things we avoid, postpone, or struggle to name. In that sense, the work is not just about learning how to make better images. It is about seeing yourself more clearly. The photographs change afterwards, almost as a consequence.
An experience that continues to shape the way I work.
Anna Korotinska
Ukraine
Photographer
I really enjoyed Hossein’s photography sessions because they were about discovering your own perspective and voice as a photographer.
The atmosphere was always relaxed, friendly, and inspiring. Hossein was very attentive to everyone, genuinely interested in helping each person explore their own style, passion, and ideas.
I appreciated how he encouraged us to think beyond taking “nice photos” and focus on creating meaningful stories and personal projects.
One thing I especially enjoyed was the process of printing our photographs and seeing them in a different form, experimenting with paper, texture, and thinking about how images can be presented, even in a future exhibition.
It helped me look at photography from a broader artistic perspective.
I also valued our deep conversations about art, storytelling, and personal experiences.
The sessions felt like a space for creativity, reflection, and growth.
I only wish there had been more regular opportunities to continue this journey.
Talal Mansoor
India
Photographer & Graphic Designer
My session with Hossein was impactful right from the first day. He teaches in a way that no other photography course does: he first helps you find your inner artist.
Most photography classes focus on gear and technique, but very few guide you toward discovering your own creativity and unique talents. Technology will continue to evolve throughout our lives, and there will always be new tools and techniques to learn. But once you get to know the artist within yourself, it no longer matters what gear or medium you use. Your work will always reflect your own voice, and that is what people will ultimately recognize and remember.
This is exactly why I recommend working with Hossein. He helps you develop your skills while bringing forward the artist that is waiting to be seen, rather than becoming someone who simply imitates others as a way to survive.
Zeyad Bashir
Sudan
Photographer
After joining your sessions, I started looking at photography projects differently. Instead of seeing photos as individual images, I began thinking of them as part of a larger visual project, with a story, concept, and purpose behind it. Even now, when I create a series, I find myself thinking about how the images connect and what they communicate together.
To be honest, before joining I expected something more technical and professionally focused in the traditional sense. Looking back, I realize my perspective was limited. The discussions about careers, personal experiences, creative journeys, and real-world projects turned out to be just as valuable. Learning doesn’t only come from camera settings; it also comes from hearing how others think, create, and solve problems.