Photography Lessons · Almere

Learn to see
in light and shadow

1-on-1 and small group photography lessons in Almere Centrum. Street & noir photography, composition, light reading — built around your level. Beginners welcome. Phone or camera, your choice.

€65Single session
€150Starter Pack · 3 sessions
€35Group workshop / person
AlmereCentrum · outdoors
Ozzy Photo — photography lessons Almere
Özgür Aslan — street photographer and photography teacher in Almere
Why learn with me

I photograph what most people walk past.

For over twenty years I've photographed the street — hard light, long shadows, strangers passing through pools of lamplight. Noir isn't a filter you add afterwards; it's a way of seeing. That's what I teach.

Lessons happen outside, on foot, camera in hand — not in a classroom. We walk Almere Centrum together, and I show you how to read light, build a frame, and wait for the moment. You'll leave every session with photographs you made, not notes you took.

You don't need expensive gear or any experience. Bring whatever camera you have — a phone is fine. Lessons are in English; Türkçe ders de mümkün.

↗ @ozzyphoto_com
Curriculum

What we cover

Every session is practical — we go outside and shoot. These are the building blocks, adjusted to where you are.

Composition

How to build a frame intentionally — not just point and hope.

Reading light

Why direction and quality of light make or break a photo, and how to use both.

Exposure triangle

Shutter speed, aperture, ISO — what each one does and how they interact.

Smartphone photography

Getting professional-looking results from the camera in your pocket.

Street photography

Timing, distance, decisiveness — how to shoot in public confidently.

Noir & atmosphere

Shadow, contrast, mood — how to give a photo a feeling, not just a subject.

Pricing

Pick what fits you

All sessions are in Almere Centrum — outdoors, or at a nearby café when the weather says otherwise. Payment via Tikkie after we agree on a date.

Single session

65

90 min · 1-on-1

We cover whatever you need most — composition, exposure, street shooting — and shoot outside together.

  • 90 min outdoor session
  • 1-on-1 with real-time feedback
  • Phone or camera
  • Almere Centrum

Deep Dive Pack

250

5 sessions · €50/session · 1-on-1

Everything in the Starter Pack plus street photography and developing your own visual style.

  • Sessions 1–3 — Starter content
  • Session 4 — Street photography
  • Session 5 — Noir style & your project
  • Portfolio review included

Group Workshop

35

per person · 2.5 hrs · 3–6 people

A practical outdoor session for small groups. Composition fundamentals, a photo walk, and feedback on everyone's shots at the end.

  • 2.5 hours outdoors
  • Composition & smartphone shooting
  • Group photo walk
  • Individual feedback per person

Payment via Tikkie · Almere Centrum · Beginners welcome · Phone or camera

Session breakdown

What happens in each session

Starter Pack — 3 sessions

01Seeing light and composition

We go outside and shoot. I show you how to read light and build a frame — the two things that separate a snapshot from a photograph. Phone or camera, your choice.

02The exposure triangle

Shutter speed, aperture, ISO. We cover what each one does and how they work together. By the end you control your camera instead of guessing.

03Your first intentional shoot + editing

We combine everything from sessions 1 and 2. You shoot, I give real-time feedback. Then we go through a simple editing workflow on your phone — you leave with finished photos you actually made on purpose.

Deep Dive Pack — 5 sessions

01–03Starter Pack content

Same as above — composition, exposure, and your first intentional shoot.

04Introduction to street photography

A walk through Almere with a specific brief. We talk about timing, distance, decisiveness — and you practise all of it in real time.

05Noir style and your own project

We look at what makes a photo feel atmospheric — shadow, contrast, mood. Then we review your best shots from the full five sessions and talk about where to take your work next.

How it works

From DM to first frame.

1. Send a DM

Message me on Instagram with a few words about you and what you'd like to learn.

2. Pick a date

We find a time that works. Daylight, blue hour or night — each teaches something different.

3. Pay via Tikkie

I send a Tikkie link to confirm your booking. No deposits, no apps to install.

4. We shoot together

We meet in Almere Centrum and get to work. Bring your camera and comfortable shoes.

FAQ

Common questions

Do I need my own camera?

You need something to shoot with, but anything works — a DSLR, a mirrorless, an old compact, or just your smartphone. If you're thinking about buying a camera, hold off until after your first session; I'll help you choose something that fits how you actually shoot.

Where do the lessons take place?

We meet in Almere Centrum — usually at the station — and shoot on location from there. The city centre has everything we need: hard light, glass, shadows, and people. If you'd like to shoot somewhere else in Almere, just ask.

How do I book a lesson?

Send me a DM on Instagram (@ozzyphoto_com). Tell me a little about yourself and what you want to learn, we agree on a date, and I send a Tikkie link to confirm. That's it — no forms, no accounts.

I'm a complete beginner. Is that a problem?

It's the opposite of a problem — beginners are exactly who these lessons are for. You don't need to know what aperture means. We start from how you see, not from what you know.

Can I try a single session before committing to a pack?

Of course. The €65 single session is a complete lesson on its own and a perfect way to see if my way of teaching suits you. Many students start there and move to a pack afterwards.

What language are the lessons in?

Lessons are in English, designed for Almere's international community. Türkçe ders de mümkün — lessons in Turkish are also possible, just mention it when you book.

Can I book a workshop for my own group?

Yes — if you have 3 to 6 people (friends, colleagues, a team outing), DM me and we'll set up a private group workshop at €35 per person. It's a relaxed 2.5-hour street walk, no experience needed.

Selected work

Street. Moment. Light.

See more on Instagram @ozzyphoto_com

Ready to start?

Book a lesson in Almere

Send a DM on Instagram — tell me your level and what you'd like to work on, and we'll take it from there.