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Ashley
- Rate 43€
- Response 3h
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Students7
Number of students Ashley has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Ashley has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

43€/h
1st lesson free
- Photography
- Digital Photography
- Portrait Photography
- Film photography
Fine Art & Editorial Photographer with 20 Years of Experience | Teaching Technique, Lighting, Art History & Critique for Teens & Adults | SVA BFA
- Photography
- Digital Photography
- Portrait Photography
- Film photography
Lesson location
Recommended
Ashley is a respected tutor in our community. She is highly recommended for her commitment and the quality of her lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Ashley
With over 20 years of experience as a fine artist, photographer, and creative director, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every lesson. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York City (BFA, 2005), my work has been featured in exhibitions worldwide, including my debut solo show, Devastatingly Good Times, at The Nowhere Gallery of Contemporary Art in Milan, Basel, LACE, Center for Civil and Human Rights, Studio Museum in Harlem, and more. Growing up surrounded by the creative energy of music and photography, I developed a deep passion for the arts at an early age. This unique upbringing, paired with decades of professional experience in fine art, editorial photography, and video production, allows me to bring a multidimensional perspective to teaching. My students not only learn technical skills but are also inspired to develop their artistic voice and confidence. I approach teaching with professionalism, creativity, and a genuine passion for helping students succeed. Whether you're a beginner eager to learn the fundamentals or an advanced artist looking to refine your craft, I am committed to providing personalized guidance in a supportive and engaging environment.
About the lesson
- Beginner
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levels :
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professionnel
Kids
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My Teaching Method and Techniques
My teaching method focuses on building a strong foundation in technique while encouraging creativity and individuality. I blend hands-on practice with in-depth discussions about art history, lighting, and composition. My approach is both structured and adaptable, ensuring that each student’s unique artistic voice is nurtured. I guide students through critiques that emphasize constructive feedback, empowering them to refine their skills and explore new ideas.
A Typical Lesson Plan
A typical lesson begins with a review of the student's previous work or assignments, followed by a brief discussion on a specific technique, concept, or historical reference. For example, we might study lighting techniques used by legendary photographers or analyze the storytelling elements in fine art. Students then work on hands-on projects—whether it's shooting a still-life, practicing portrait lighting, or creating a self-portrait tableau vivant—while receiving real-time feedback. We end the session with a critique and set goals for the next lesson.
What Sets Me Apart as a Tutor
I bring over 20 years of experience as a fine artist, photographer, and creative director, combining technical expertise with a rich understanding of the creative industry. My unconventional and deeply personal approach to image-making stems from years of working on editorial shoots, fine art exhibitions, and commercial productions. Having been mentored by some of the best in the arts and entertainment industry, I know what it takes to succeed and how to inspire students to think outside the box. My lessons go beyond technical skills to encourage storytelling, individuality, and a connection to the art form.
Who the Lessons Are For
My lessons are tailored for high schoolers, college students, and adults at various levels—whether you're a beginner looking to learn the fundamentals of photography and fine art, or an advanced student seeking mentorship to refine your portfolio. Aspiring photographers, fine artists, creative directors, and anyone passionate about visual storytelling will benefit from my guidance.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the tutor.
I highly recommend Ashley Reid as a photography instructor. Having worked with her for years, I can confidently say that Ashley has the unique ability to make complex photography concepts both accessible and engaging. Her teaching style is a perfect blend of theory and practical application, ensuring that students not only understand the technical aspects of photography, but also develop a creative vision. What stands out most about Ashley is her patience and personalized approach. She takes the time to understand individual goals and tailors the lessons accordingly, whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills. Her feedback is constructive, insightful, and encouraging, making it easy to see measurable improvement over time.
Ashley is knowledgeable in all aspects of photography. If you're looking for someone who is passionate, approachable, and dedicated to helping you grow as a photographer, I highly recommend Ashley Reid.
Ashley’s amazing! What I love most is her ability to keep things simple. Personally, I don’t like a lot of fluff; so Ashley’s “get to it” approach, was right up my alley! She’s calm, super creative, and very knowledgeable. You’d be doing yourself favor by hiring her, I know I did!
I have trusted my friend Ashley with my photoshoots many times over. Her years of experience and style would make her an amazing teacher. She has been where a lot of aspiring photographers want to be. Who better to help them onto the right path?! Being able to cultivate curiosities to bring out endless possibilities. Simply so that we can capture exactly what they see.
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To be under the tutorledge of Ashley Is a priceless gift.
She is patient, knowledgeable, creative, passionate and trustworthy.
With many years experience under her belt you are sure to receive everything you expected and more from her teachings.Ashley is one of the best teachers ever! She’s amazing with children and adults. She’s very empathetic and knows how to deal with tough situations very well. Having children of her own, she’s learned how to teach and be a great mother most of all. Ashley has extensive experience in Photography and Art and would be a huge asset to anyone’s team. 12/10 recommend!
Ashley is an extremely trustworthy teacher and person. She has integrity within all of the work that she does and is passionate and creative, putting so much love and time into everything she accomplishes. She has extensive experience in many different fields of art, and is an absolute light to be around. Learning from her is nothing short of a blessing, as she can foresee the gifts in others and give them the confidence and comfort they need to express themselves to the fullest. I have personally witnessed and experienced her greatness being a teacher to so many in so many different ways whether it’s through her children’s show “wise ocean” where she focuses on teaching emotional intelligence, bringing people together within her community and family, being an incredible mother, photography, creative direction, editing, videography, song writing, music, cooking, and more, she demonstrates the upmost leadership, patience and creativity in everything she does. She understands each person as an individual and I have no doubt that she will help to teach and inspire whoever is in her presence to excel at whatever they have set out to accomplish.
Ashley is a highly trustworthy and skilled educator, recognized for her passion and dedication to her craft. Through my experience working with her on set, I have gained valuable techniques and insights. One of the most impactful lessons I’ve learned from Ashley is the importance of resourcefulness she demonstrated that creating exceptional work isn’t always about having the most expensive equipment, but about making the most of what you have.
This mindset has profoundly transformed how I approach my projects, regardless of the circumstances. I’ve witnessed Ashley achieve stunning, professional-quality results using modest tools, such as $1,000 cameras and Neewer lights, producing content that rivals productions with budgets of $20,000. Her expertise and innovative approach make her an outstanding mentor for anyone eager to elevate their skills.Ashley Reid is a profoundly skilled photographer & an adventurous thinker. She comes equipped with superb emotional intelligence & a genuine sense of community care.
I had known Ashley for 7 years the first time I had met her she had a positive personality. She is an excellent person and she also has good hospitality with people. She is a inspirational person.
I think Ashley is a trustworthy teacher because she took the time to teach me the ins and outs of photography and always gave me her 100% as a teacher. Very insightful and knowledgeable, best teacher I’ve had !
I am pleased to recommend Ashley as an exceptional teacher on Superprof.
Ashley has a unique ability to create a supportive and encouraging environment, which helps her students feel confident in their skills. Her teaching style is patient and adaptable, catering to each student's individual needs, making learning enjoyable and effective.
With her extensive knowledge and passion for teaching, I trust that Ashley will inspire and guide her students to reach their photography goals. She is truly a reliable and inspiring educator in the Superprof community.View more recommendations
Rates
Rate
- 43€
Pack rates
- 5 h: 214€
- 10 h: 428€
online
- 43€/h
travel
- + 25€
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Ashley will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 30mins
Details
In person lessons are $45 per hour. On location lessons (outside of my studio) include a $25 travel fee. Thank you!
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