Dr Tim Savage is a photographer, artist, educator and author whose research explores how practical skills are taught and learned in the creative arts. He holds an MA in Photography, an MA in Creative Education and a doctorate in education, and is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Tim has written books and published articles in the photographic and educational press. He has delivered over 100 photography short courses at West Dean, where his teaching has also received international recognition through the Adobe Global Educators Awards.

How would you describe your approach to teaching?

I put myself in the position of the learner, I try to provide clear and direct guidance to allow students to build their own understanding and apply it to their own work.

What inspires your own work?

I consider myself a portrait photographer primarily. I seek beauty and simplicity within my image making processes, making use of shape, symmetry and technical excellence to inform my own brand of aesthetics.