Let me guide you...
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a skilled photographer? If so, I'm here to help you turn that dream into reality.
Whether it be taking meaningful family portraits with lots of connection and love or capturing all those beautiful wedding moments I can give you the tools that you need to become a successful photographer.
This program offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow alongside me, whether you're just starting out or looking to refine specific skills. Together, we'll embark on a personalized learning journey tailored to your aspirations. I'll provide valuable feedback, constructive critiques, and hands-on guidance to help you sharpen your technical abilities and refine your artistic vision.
Push your creative boundaries and develop your own unique style as we delve into lighting, composition, posing, and editing techniques. Don't let your photography aspirations remain mere dreams—let's unlock your full potential behind the lens.
Take the first step toward your future as a skilled and confident photographer. Start capturing the world through your own unique perspective today.
things we can cover...
Portfolio reviews
Building a social media presence
Editing & Workflow
Managing client expectations
Client relationship & management skills
Posing & directing couples
Working in different types of light
Building blog posts
Website feedback
Submitting to blogs and magazines
Shooting techniques
Camera gear & lens choice
And more...
Want to see how I capture families?
Come to an existing family session
$400 • 2 HOURS
This option is more for shadowing me shooting as I will be doing most of the directing. However you will have opportunities to shoot behind me as well. We will also spend time to recap the session after the shoot. If you can shoot some behind the scenes camera photos and phone videos for me, I will give you a $50 discount on the fee.
Do you have a topic in mind for our mentorship?
Here are some areas that I can guide you through in your photography journey.
1. How to shoot a storytelling family session
Key techniques I use to capture stories and emotions
Skills you need to learn outside of shooting family sessions and how to practice them
2. How to prompt and pose for emotion, connection and fun
My go to, hardly ever fail prompts for each age group
What to do if prompts fail
How I prepare and run a session and the role location plays in the outcome
3. How to shoot an outdoor session
My strategies for running an outdoor session from beginning to end to use the light well
How to use different light throughout your session. Cloudy day vs. Sunny days and how to shoot those differently.
4. How to craft photographs that FEEL ALIVE and have MEANING
Importance making sure you and your vibe comes through in your work
Developing an idea for each session, thinking through scenes, storytelling and preparing for the session
Using all types of light strategically
Shooting to capture emotions and connection
Shooting and editing cinematically
5. Setting up your brand for success & marketing techniques to get clients
Chatting about your brand and your target clients
How to get your ideal clients
6. How I edit
I will share which presets I use and how/when I use them (depends on light, location and wardrobe), what adjustments I make and how I finetune in LR and Photoshop
You can watch me edit a few images of mine and yours