Photography with Austen

About me

Offering tailored tutoring for GCSE and A Level Art students, focusing on developing practical skills, critical analysis, and preparing for coursework and exams. Sessions cover various media and techniques, art history, and contextual studies, helping students build a strong portfolio and enhance their creative confidence. Suitable for all ability levels, with personalised feedback and support throughout the course.

Teaching experience

I have taught for over 25 years in a variety of schools. I have a passion for enabling young people to develop their won sense of indentity through art. My particular specialisms are oil painting and photography. I started my career in 2000 working at Twyford Church of England High school in West London. I have been a Head of Faculty and Head of Department for over 18 years within three different schools. I have taught GCSE and A level photography extensively in all the schools I have taught in. I have an excellent working knowledge of the syllabus and how to enable students to develop their portfolios. I have taught A level and GCSE Photography for over 20 years at A level and GCSE. I offer a porfolio preparation services for candidates wishing to attend art foundation and other creative degrees.