About Petra

As a photographer and teacher I am endlessly fascinated in the creative spirit that exists in each one of us. As a teacher, I see that my role is to nurture the creative spirit in each one of my students, encouraging them to find their own unique voice within the medium.

As a photographer I am deeply involved in the practice of expressing my internal world through the medium of photography, I am ever-curious as to what the next piece of work will be, what I will feel moved to explore next and through this engagement come to an ever deeper understanding of myself and others.

My approach to teaching is very much to focus on the student, to listen closely to their goals and ambitions and then do everything I am able to ensure they are successful in attaining those dreams.

Teaching Expertise

Ten years experience of teaching BA hons photography students at University College for the Creative Arts (formally KIAD) in Kent.

Expertise of one-to-one tutoring with photography students across all levels of experience, giving guidance and advice on setting outcomes, general editing and critical skills.

Ten years experience and knowledge of delivering and designing photographic learning across a range of course requirements including workshops, long-term projects, lectures and seminars.

Considerable knowledge of the photographic industry & processes underpinned by ten years hands-on experience of working in professional colour laboratories.

Co-Founder of The BlowUp Photographers Gallery. This was one of the first on-line galleries launched in the UK, representing portfolios of over 20 photographers; Including Mark Power, Jim Cooke and Dennis Doran.

Four years hands-on experience in a high street photography studio, undertaking weddings, portrait sittings and black and white printing & processing.

Co-organiser and participant in the annual Komedia Photography Show by staff and students of the Editorial Photography Degree course at the University of Brighton.