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Kira Phoenix
- Rate S$95
- Response 13h
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Students50+
Number of students accompanied by Kira Phoenix since their arrival at Superprof
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S$95/h
- Photography
- Digital Photography
- Portrait Photography
- Film photography
- Photographic development
London based artist offering photography classes where you will learn how to use 120 film, 35mm and digital cameras
- Photography
- Digital Photography
- Portrait Photography
- Film photography
- Photographic development
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About Kira Phoenix
I have been working as a Tutor and Mentor since 2009. I have helped students develop projects, supported sketch book development, worked on creating exciting portfolios for applications and helped mature students create visually exciting portfolios. As a tutor I have always enjoyed working with students over a longer period so we can build a strong working relationship that is nurturing and confidence building.
I was born in Asia and lived their till I was 13. I started boarding school in the UK when I was 10 due to needing additional support for my dyslexia. I went on to study at Central St Martins and graduated in 2010. In 2015 I graduated from The Royal College of Art in Glass and Ceramics, with a distinction for my thesis. I continue to work as an artist and run my own studio in Wimbledon, London.
About the lesson
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Intermediate
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- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Have you have always wanted to expand your knowledge of digital and film photography?
I offer three different courses - CREATING A STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO, DEVELOPING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS and IN PERSON LONDON PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP. I am also open to discussing tuition that combines elements from each of these three courses to create a bespoke programme for you.
MY EXPERIENCE
I have been working as a Tutor and Mentor since 2009. My approach to teaching is a holistic one. This method encourages all students to engage with each lesson and helps build confidence in their own skills. I also teach other creative subjects, including Fine Art, Design (Product Design, Graphic Design, and Interior Design), Textiles, Ceramics, Architecture. I also teach English Language and English Literature, which is a helpful tool when it comes to writing annotation in their sketchbooks, essay writing and any other written work that might require.
I would be able to help students develop their own visual style through learning different photography techniques, the use of different types of cameras (digital, film and Polaroid), help develop their research skills, annotations skills, presentation skills, ideas development, support when writing their final evaluations for the project and website copy. I would also be able to introduce each student to the inspiring range of photographers who express themselves through photography array of visual languages.
CREATING A STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO
If you are looking at creating a cohesive project, all work will go into a sketchbook with a final outcome at the end of the project. If needed I can also take students to different galleries so they can see the different styles of artwork on display, and include these visits in their sketchbooks as it counts towards external research. I would also be able to help with organisational skills through developing strategies, timetables and making sure all items have a home that is easy to navigate.
As most projects are time sensitive it is important that the student comes prepared and ready to work. The first session will be used to create a plan, set goals, talk through process and share any information about the project. I have also collated a ‘Sketchbook Handbook’ that will aid in the creation of the sketchbook and will be shared with the student during the first session via a dedicated and secure google drive they will have access to. It is also crucial that the student allocates additional time towards working on their sketchbook outside of the sessions, so we can complete pages as quickly and efficiently as possible. This process helps to be prepared to work independently.
I have experience of all the England based exam boards and would be able to tailor the classes to this student's needs. I graduated from Central St Martins Sculpture department in 2010 and from The Royal College of Art in 2015, with a distinction for my thesis.
DEVELOPING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS
I can help mature student develop their own business model through ideas development, visual support for their product and create a pitch that would be of interest.
I can also help with:
Designing and developing products
Calculating prices for pieces
How to photography products
Initial Website design
Discussion how to create a Social Media presence
Writing copy - social media posts, mail-outs, website etc
Support with Application writing
IN PERSON LONDON PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
You will learn how to:
Use 35mm/120 film cameras
What film to use in different shooting situations
Measure light for proper exposure using a camera’s light metering system
Measure light using hand held light meters
Use filters and what their effect is on film
Compose shots for effective images
Day 1 - 30 minutes
On the first day we will have an introductory zoom call to discuss your goals and shooting locations. This is also a great opportunity for your to ask me any questions. Prior to the zoom call you will receive a course package, including shoot ideas and basic photography information, which we will also run through.
Day 2 - 2 hrs
We will spend 2 hours shooting in a chosen London location, with focus being on composition and choosing the correct exposure for the shot.
Day 3 - 2 hrs
Developing on from the first shoot, we will then start exploring different tonal qualities using black and white film.
Day 4 - 2 hrs
Final shoot bring together all your knowledge from the previous shoots.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the tutor
Kira is an incredibly insightful tutor. Her resources that she has used during session have been ones that I have come back too again and again. She’s always happy to offer advice and her energy in her teaching is always fun. It’s really enjoyable spending time and learning from and with Kira and I always look forward to it!
Highly recommend!Kira is incredibly talented, dedicated, reliable, hard working and meticulously organised.
Her enthusiasm is infectious.
I would recommend her in a heartbeat.Kira has fantastic energy and creativity and I know her through her amazing glass art work. Being a fellow dyslexic I know how important it is to be taught by someone who really knows what it is like, the struggles involved and how to make learning fun for those that have it.
Kira is the perfect mix of compassion and drive. I know that after spending time with her anyone will be given new tools to overcome challenges and will have been met on their level. It is very easy to recommend Kira to anyone.
Kira is meticulous in all actions of her life and conversely into tutoring! As a winner in many disciplines in her life for sue she can produce great new Artists - photographers, sculptors you name it!
Kira is very kind and empathetic. She helped me out in many occasions during my PhD. Couldn't recommend anyone better than her.
I’ve only known Kira for a few months and I can safely say my life has been enriched! She is charming, beautiful, generous and extremely interesting. Oh and of course very talented.
You won’t go wrong with entrusting yourself in her very capable hands xUnderstanding, patient, friendly and has a natural ability to bring out the best in you, these are just some of the things that spring to mind about Kira. She has a passion for helping others, can help you build confidence within and will always be there for you when needed. Honestly speaking, you couldn't be in safer hands.
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Rates
Rate
- S$95
Pack rates
- 5h: S$476
- 10h: S$952
online
- S$95/h
Travel
- + S$20
Details
INITIAL CHAT
Before we book in any regular sessions I like to book an Initial Chat over zoom that last for 30 minutes. This is a great way for us to meet, for you to ask any questions you may have, discuss what you would like to achieve and set goals. The Initial Chat is charged at half the hourly rate.
HOURLY RATE
Pre-GCSE Prep (Year 9) £55 per/hr
GCSE (Year 10 & 11) £60 per/hr
A-LEVEL £65 per/hr
University Portfolio Preparation £70 per/hr
University £75 per/hr
Masters £80 per/hr
Mature Students £85 per/hr
*PLEASE NOTE: All sessions will be taking place on Zoom, unless you live a walkable distance.
*PLEASE NOTE: I only take on new students who are looking for weekly tuition with a minimum of 1 hour per session.
My tutoring days & where sessions take place:
Tuesdays, sessions times run from 9am - 8pm, online only
Wednesdays, sessions times run from 9am - 8pm,
Saturday mornings, sessions times run from 10am - 4pm, in person at my studio for art subjects only
**Please note: I run a first come first serve service for session booking. I will send a list of days/times that I have available
Cancellation Policy - 72 Hours
Please note that lessons cancelled with less than 72 hours' notice are liable to be charged at the tutor's discretion. When making changes or cancellations to the agreed tutoring schedule please liaise with the tutor directly via the WhatsApp Group or WhatsApp Direct Message or Email.
The client/student needs to confirm the cancellation of session/s in writing using the WhatsApp Group or WhatsApp Direct Message or Email. The session/s must be confirmed as either ‘CWON’ (Cancelled WithOut Notice) or ‘CWN’ (Cancelled With Notice) by the tutor with a confirmation message that includes the session/s date and time from the tutor’s digital diary. Please note that any verbal cancellation of session by the client/student must be followed up with a written confirmation via WhatsApp Group or WhatsApp Direct Message or Email.
To ensure consistency of tutoring sessions a maximum of 1 session can be cancelled outside of the 72-hour cancellation period with the expectation of transferring the sessions payment to the following month.
Please note that starting on the 1 July 2025 the current 72 Hour Cancellation Policy will no longer be in effect. Once an invoice has been paid if a client/student cancels any sessions no refunds or roll over of rates will be made.
Online Sessions
If sessions are taking place over Zoom, Skype, FaceTime or WhatsApp Video the same cancellation policy applies. Please also note that if the student does not arrive within 15 minutes of the session starting and has not responded to any form of communication from the tutor, the tutor reserves the right to consider this lesson cancelled and the session will be charged at the full rate.
Pausing Sessions - Updated 24 January 2025
Should the client/student wish to pause tuition with the tutor, the client/student must inform the tutor with at least one month notice, for example if the client/student wishes to pause sessions starting 1 January 2025, the client/student must let the tutor know by 1st December 2024. The full invoice must be paid for the month prior to the pause of sessions and all sessions for the month prior to the pause must be attended. Please note that the session slot/s will not be held for the client/student whilst they are on pause. When the client/student returns they will be able to choose from the current available session slot/s. Any rate changes or policy changes will also go into effect.
Half Term/Holiday Sessions
All Half Term (Autumn, Spring and Summer) and Easter Holiday sessions are booked in advance. Should the client cancel any booked sessions during any Half Term or Easter Holiday the tutor reserves the right to charge the full hourly rate for all cancelled sessions and not roll over the cost to future sessions.
The KPKtutoring Summer Programme comes into effect on July 1 (till August 31) - this means any sessions booked and paid for during this period will not fall under the same cancellation policy as the rest of the year. Any sessions cancelled after payment is received will not be rolled over or refunded.
Please note that starting on the 1 July 2025 the current 72 Hour Cancellation Policy will no longer be in effect.
Tutor Cancelling Sessions
If the tutor needs to cancel the scheduled sessions within the 72-hour period, unless otherwise stated or agreed, there will be no charge. The tutor will roll over the session fund to the following month.
Discontinuing All Tuition - Updated 24 January 2025
Should the client/student wish to discontinue all tuition with the tutor, the client/student must inform the tutor with at least one months notice, for example if the client/student wishes to cancel sessions starting 1 January 2025, the client/student must let the tutor know by 1st December 2024. The full invoice must be paid for the month prior to the cancelling of sessions and all sessions for the month prior to the cancelling of sessions must be attended.
If the client/student stops responding to all forms of communication with the tutor and does not clearly state they would like to end all sessions, the tutor reserves the right to discontinue all tuition with the client/student immediately.
If the client/student, after informing the tutor with notice, would like to start tuition again with the tutor, the client/student will need to be re-assessed to update any changes in circumstances or changes in goals. This 30 minute assessment will be charged at the half the full rate and the client/student will need to sign a new KPKtutoring Agreement. Please note that the latest rates will apply with any new agreement.
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