Zarina Holmes

Subjects taught by Zarina:
Digital Photography for Beginners
London Street Photography

Zarina Holmes is a photographer and creative director who produces work for lifestyle brands and magazines.

For many years Zarina worked as the staff photographer and creative editor at BMI Publishing. Her photography and video work has been published in magazines and news titles such as The Evening Standard, Lux Magazine, Photography Monthly, Thailand Tourism Guide and Malaysia Tourism Guide.

Zarina is currently CEO of GLUE Studio: a boutique product graphic design and photography production for lifestyle brands, tech brands, fashion e-commerce and publishing. Her main focus is on lifestyle photography and Zarina has produced work for Sloane Ranger USA, the V&A, London Fashion Week, Uzbekistan Fashion Week and interior design companies.

 “I find that many people are so stressed about the technicalities that they miss out on enjoying the creation process and experimenting. Good photography, like happiness, is all about simplicity.”

Zarina is a passionate photography tutor who loves helping students find their own creative voice. In class she introduces students to the basic foundations of photography and teaches them how to improve their observation. Most importantly she aims to share her enthusiasm, and encourage her students to enjoy photography as much as she does. 

“Zarina was great – perfect mix of knowledgeable, friendly and fun. She was really approachable and gave great feedback.”
Berkan Ferit, Photography – Beginners