About
Andrew Mills MA. MEd. CertEd. C&G(Dist).
I'm a professional photographer specialising in Advertising, Editorial and Commercial photography,
Professional practice in all aspects of Studio and Location work, advertising,
editorial, documentary and commercial projects for a broad range of clients.
As an exhibiting art and documentary photographer I work on a variety of personal projects.
I'm a qualified lecturer in higher education, lecturing and teaching photography and art of photography
on degree level courses in university and higher education.
I run beginner level and advanced courses for groups and in companies for staff development.
I have a large library of images covering many subjects.
A broad range of talks and presentations for Clubs and Companies
I've won a few awards
Educational Background.
Diplomas in Photography and Graphic Design. (Coventry College of Art)
City and Guilds – Typography (Dist)
Certificate in Further and Higher Education. (Bristol Polythechnical)
Master of Education (Psychology of Education) (Bristol University)
Master of Arts (Photographic Studies) (University of Westminster)
Lecturing background.
HND and BA hons courses include:
Photography skill and technique. Including basics for inexperienced students.
Advertising and Editorial Photography – projects related to Fashion, Advertising, Magazines, Illustration,
Exhibitions and Self promotion.
Digital imaging and image manipulation. Lightroom, Photoshop, scanning, printing and digital capture.
Professional Studies. Business studies. Professionalism in the working environment. Self promotion and Marketing.
Dissertation tutor and adviser.
Beginner and Improver courses
I run a photography group called the Phorum (See the page on this website)
Photographic background.
Freelance Editorial and Advertising Photography for advertising agencies, magazines, printers,
publishers, tourism, design groups and public relations.
Experienced in
Large format studio and location. (5x4 and 10 x 8)
Medium format (6x6cm) and 35mm.
Studio and location lighting, flash and continuous. (Strobe, Elinchrom, Bowens)
All formats of monochrome and colour printing.
Digital cameras, scanning and digital image processing and printing.
Photoshop, Lightroom, image retouching, enhancement and design.
Lecturing and presentation to large and small groups and
the use of video conferencing.
Courses, Modules and Lectures
written and delivered to HND, BA(hons), PQE students
Photography Basics Use of Large Format and Studio Lighting, Lighting & Composition
Practical projects Photographic- Integrated, Multi media
The critical analysis of images Commercial and Artistic reference
Creativity & control
The Advertising industry
The Editorial industry
Technology changes
Business Studies Planning, Freelancing / employment Setting Up- Costing Managing / Time managem
The Media industry
Communication In the Media; Interpersonal / Self expression.
Professionalism
Self Promotion
Digital Imaging Digital Capture, archiving, colour management
(Photoshop, Lightroom etc) imaging for the web.
The use of computers Word processing, Business, DTP, Imaging
Disseration Tutor and Advisor
Academic Counsellor and Advisor
Period as Acting Field Chair
Talks and Workshops
Art and the Art of Photography
What Makes Great Photography?
Street and Documentary Photography (Travel and Projects)
Methods for Critique and Evaluation - Judging Club Photography
Portraiture, Social and People
Lighting
Abstract Photography
Travelogues from Asia, Europe, South America and the Antarctic.
(See Galleries)
Exhibitions:
Romania post Ceaucescu 50 frames 1990 Guildhall, Gloucester
Gypsy Girl and child. John Kobal Awards 1990 Zelda Cheatle Gallery
Wetlands and the Isthmus 20 frames 1994 Arts Gallery, University of Gloucestershire
Digital experiments University of Gloucestershire. 35 frames. 1995
56 Hours. NHS Doctor on call 30 frames. University of Westminster. Regent St. London 2000
High Street. 6 frames. Bridge Gallery, Brick Lane. London 2002
Bucharest, City and People 135 frames. October 2003 Romanian National Theatre, Bucharest
Family Identity Imagine Awards. Celebrating 50 years of the discovery of DNA.
The BBC and The Wellcome Trust. The Royal Albert Hall. 2003
Snow Viewing Southampton City Art Galley 2018-19 - projects and experiences
Beginner's Mind Turner Sims Concert Hall foyer - 2019 - experiential experiments.
Many group exhibitions including the Southampton Art Gallery Open Exhibition and many college and Phorum exhibitions