Search
A K.'s Photo

Digital Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
A K.

5.0 (33 ratings)

85 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
Hourly Rate: $65
Contact A
A K.'s Photo

Digital Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Digital Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
A K.

5.0 (33 ratings)

85 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (33 ratings)

85 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About A

Bio

Hello, I'm a Creative Director with my own marketing and design agency for 30 years. My professional work includes art direction, editing, graphic design, illustration, photography, videography, typography, prepress, website development, SEO and branding. I have trained creative staff at publishing companies and commercial printers, along with individual designers, photographers and artists in the use of digital media software. I teach from a practical perspective offering you an efficient...

Hello, I'm a Creative Director with my own marketing and design agency for 30 years. My professional work includes art direction, editing, graphic design, illustration, photography, videography, typography, prepress, website development, SEO and branding. I have trained creative staff at publishing companies and commercial printers, along with individual designers, photographers and artists in the use of digital media software. I teach from a practical perspective offering you an efficient and enjoyable way to learn for your own needs. We'll focus on real or sample projects you choose, while covering technical details in a clear and illustrative way. This affords low-stress learning with real world techniques. Whether you're a right-brain or left-brain type of thinker, you'll acquire practical skills and know-how as quickly as you can achieve them.

Read more

Education

University of California, Berkeley
Legal Studies

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $65
  • Rate details: Flexible for students or nonprofit organizations. My teaching rate is far lower than my professional rates, so I cannot produce your project for only the tutoring fee.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 1/28/2013

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Schedule

Loading...

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Approved Subjects

Art

Adobe Illustrator,

Adobe Illustrator

Over 20 years experience in vector graphics, including illustration, typography, logos, layout and websites. Also integration with Photoshop and InDesign.
Adobe InDesign,

Adobe InDesign

I have over 25 years of experience and professional level skill for design, layout, typography, publishing and prepress. I know the program's integration with Photoshop, Illustrator and MS Word, as well. I have designed advertising, books, websites, collateral, posters, signs, etc. I was an original beta-tester for Adobe Pagemaker, the predecessor to InDesign software.
Adobe Photoshop,

Adobe Photoshop

I have over 20 years of experience as an art director, designer and photographer using Photoshop for commercial advertising, design, illustration and photography. I have trained publishers, printers, graphic artists and photographers. Expert level retouching, color correction, prepress and online media experience. Beginning, intermediate or advanced level instruction available.
Photography,

Photography

I am a commercial photographer with 25 years of experience in both film and digital photography. I teach both studio lighting and the use of natural light. I have professional expertise in the use of Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom for color correction, retouching and file optimization. I can assist you with understanding your DSLR, lighting techniques, digital processing, file management and integration for print or web usage.
Video Production

Video Production

I have over 5 years of experience in Macintosh-based video production. I also have 10 years of prior experience directing video production for business and education. Advance knowledge of iMove, iDVD, Adobe Premiere and Logic Soundtrack Pro. Includes business promotions and music videos for websites, YouTube, Vimeo and DVD. Techniques include video editing, voice over, sound engineering, captions, titling, Flash, Toast, compression, formatting, DVD and Bluray production.

Computer

Adobe Flash,

Adobe Flash

I have over 20 years of experience in website design as owner of an advertising and design firm. I possess advanced level experience with Flash development for UX and UI of websites, banner ads, motion graphics and engagement media. Expert in related Adobe CS applications (Dreamweaver, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Fireworks).
Adobe Illustrator,

Adobe Illustrator

Over 20 years experience in vector graphics, including illustration, typography, logos, layout and websites. Also integration with Photoshop and InDesign.
Adobe InDesign,

Adobe InDesign

I have over 25 years of experience and professional level skill for design, layout, typography, publishing and prepress. I know the program's integration with Photoshop, Illustrator and MS Word, as well. I have designed advertising, books, websites, collateral, posters, signs, etc. I was an original beta-tester for Adobe Pagemaker, the predecessor to InDesign software.
Adobe Photoshop,

Adobe Photoshop

I have over 20 years of experience as an art director, designer and photographer using Photoshop for commercial advertising, design, illustration and photography. I have trained publishers, printers, graphic artists and photographers. Expert level retouching, color correction, prepress and online media experience. Beginning, intermediate or advanced level instruction available.
Desktop Publishing,

Desktop Publishing

I have over 25 years of experience as owner of advertising agency and design firm. Expert use of software for design, layout, typography, illustration, photo retouching for print and online media. For 10 years, I operated prepress service bureau including providing training in desktop publishing applications and workflow for publishers, printers, graphic artists and photographers. Includes color calibration, prepress and proofing knowledge for output to various devices including direct to plate, imagesetters, laser printers, large format inkjet, docucolor, Iris and Indigo. Expert level use of Macintosh, film and image scanners, and current software including Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Quark Xpress. Additionally, I was an original beta tester for PageMaker and FrameMaker software.
Dreamweaver,

Dreamweaver

I have over 25 years of experience as an owner of advertising agency and design firm. I also have 10 years of experience developing and managing website content for commercial clients using Dreamweaver and related Adobe CS applications in design of user experience, interactive interfaces and motion graphics for online media. Includes HTML, CSS, FTP experience.
General Computer,

General Computer

General selection, purchasing and set up assistance for hardware, software and Internet access. Includes basic usage, maintenance, file management, storage and backup, printing, multimedia, graphics, word processing, spreadsheets, database and utilities.
Macintosh,

Macintosh

I have over 30 years of experience with Apple Macintosh computers in education and business. I was an original member of the Berkeley Macintosh Users Group, known for its insight and development since the Mac's introduction. I have also been a beta tester for numerous software and hardware. I have 15 years of experience teaching Macintosh use and integration to publishers, editors, designers, photographers and business owners. Knowledge of OS X Yosemite, Snow Leopard and Lion including beginner through advanced levels of Safari, iCloud, iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb and Garage Band. Also expert level use of Microsoft Office, Adobe CS Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign/Acrobat, Chrome, Firefox and many other Mac applications for business. Also includes integration with iPhone and iPad.
Photography,

Photography

I am a commercial photographer with 25 years of experience in both film and digital photography. I teach both studio lighting and the use of natural light. I have professional expertise in the use of Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom for color correction, retouching and file optimization. I can assist you with understanding your DSLR, lighting techniques, digital processing, file management and integration for print or web usage.
Video Production,

Video Production

I have over 5 years of experience in Macintosh-based video production. I also have 10 years of prior experience directing video production for business and education. Advance knowledge of iMove, iDVD, Adobe Premiere and Logic Soundtrack Pro. Includes business promotions and music videos for websites, YouTube, Vimeo and DVD. Techniques include video editing, voice over, sound engineering, captions, titling, Flash, Toast, compression, formatting, DVD and Bluray production.
Web Design

Web Design

I have over 20 years of experience as a website designer in my own advertising and design firm. I have also served as webmaster for dozens of clients managing content using Dreamweaver, WordPress and other CMS platforms. Expert in related Adobe CS applications (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, Fireworks), plus wireframing for user experience and interactive interfaces. Also includes HTML, CSS, plus SEO writing and strategy.

Corporate Training

Adobe Flash,

Adobe Flash

I have over 20 years of experience in website design as owner of an advertising and design firm. I possess advanced level experience with Flash development for UX and UI of websites, banner ads, motion graphics and engagement media. Expert in related Adobe CS applications (Dreamweaver, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Fireworks).
General Computer,

General Computer

General selection, purchasing and set up assistance for hardware, software and Internet access. Includes basic usage, maintenance, file management, storage and backup, printing, multimedia, graphics, word processing, spreadsheets, database and utilities.
Web Design

Web Design

I have over 20 years of experience as a website designer in my own advertising and design firm. I have also served as webmaster for dozens of clients managing content using Dreamweaver, WordPress and other CMS platforms. Expert in related Adobe CS applications (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, Fireworks), plus wireframing for user experience and interactive interfaces. Also includes HTML, CSS, plus SEO writing and strategy.

Ratings and Reviews

Rating

5.0 (33 ratings)
5 star
(32)
4 star
(1)
3 star
(0)
2 star
(0)
1 star
(0)

Reviews

Extremely well qualified!

A is an amazingly knowledgeable individual. He is generous in sharing his talents and skills. He has a multidisciplinary background making him experienced in many different areas. He explained things in easy to understand terms and analogies. He has my highest recommendation!

Anne, 15 lessons with A

Excellent Knowledge and Very patient

A K has a very broad and excellent knowledge about web design and development. Really an expert. He is also very patient. I learned a lot from him

Virginia, 2 lessons with A

Very reliable

He is always on time or calls, and was flexible when my time had to change. He brings a lot of knowledge and talent, but doesn't make me feel intimidated by my very beginner skills. He's calm and patient.

Cheryl, 8 lessons with A

Very good experience with tutor.

I worked with A. K. on several occasions. He was exceptionally professional and helpful, and I have used the knowledge I gained many times since then. Unfortunately, the rate is so high I won't be able to treat myself to tutoring sessions very often.

Connie, 3 lessons with A
Hourly Rate: $65
Contact A