Teaching
Quality of the work is determined by the quality of the relationship between the maker and the subject. This is what thirty years of practice taught me, and it is what I teach. I lead with craft where it is absent, and with presence where craft has taken over.
A/V Documentation
for Professionals
This course brings documentary filmmaking skills directly to professionals in the field, because the best person to document important work is often the one doing it.
Film & Photography
for Everyone
We are all filmmakers and photographers now. These courses are for anyone who wants to use that camera with more intention, more aesthetic awareness, and more craft.
Mentorship
One-to-one guidance for students and emerging practitioners on their work and their practice. Editorial review and creative feedback on works in progress, to help you find your own answers.
Testimonials
Alnasir Jamal
Filmmaker
"I’ve known Imran Babur since 2017, and over the years he has become both a valued creative collaborator and a mentor.
Imran is generous with his time, knowledge, and trust. He has a rare ability to encourage others creatively while making them feel both challenged and supported. What stands out most is the balance he carries between artistic conviction and humility. He takes great pride in his work, has a uniquely thoughtful creative eye, and yet approaches others with the spirit of a teacher.
Imran has a magnetic presence: a poet at heart, an inspiring storyteller, and someone who brings hidden meaning into plain sight. His work connects deeply because it is both visually compelling and genuinely human.”
Soofia Mahmood
Fine Art Photographer
“I consider Imran Babur my mentor who made a life changing impact on my career. It is because of him and his team that I became a photographer. The advanced photography course conducted by Imran under the umbrella of Living Lens was everything that I needed as an amateur to move to the next level. A group class that was customized for every participant was the core of the course. The idea behind it was to help the participants improve their technique and skill while developing their own unique individual style of photography. As an instructor, a coach and a photographer, Imran gave us enough inspiration and motivation to overcome our fears and explore our talents.”
Noman Waheed
Producer, CEO Tryangle Productions
“Working with Imran was a truly transformative experience. His discipline, structure, and high standards taught me consistency, accountability, and professionalism in a way that deeply shaped my mindset and work ethic. Beyond professional growth, his guidance helped refine my personality and approach toward life and responsibilities. I remain grateful for the lasting impact he has had on my journey.”