I know your pain
Mentorship isn’t just about the technical side of photography. It’s about encouragement, inspiration, and helping you discover your unique voice as an artist. Throughout our time together, I make sure to remind you that growth takes time and that every photographer has their own path.
My goal as a mentor is to create a safe, supportive environment where you can ask questions, make mistakes, and ultimately feel empowered to take your photography to the next level. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your craft, I’ll be there every step of the way to guide and encourage you.
let's get into it
created to fit whatever season of business you're in right now.
the Mentorships
virtual mentorships
This session is perfect for photographers looking for expert advice and feedback in a condensed timeframe. Whether you need help with your craft, portfolio, or business strategy, this 1-hour mentorship will leave you with fresh insights and actionable advice.
- 1-Hour Virtual Meeting
- A focused 1-hour Zoom session where we discuss your specific challenges, questions, and goals in photography.
- Review of your portfolio or recent work with constructive feedback on technical skills, composition, and overall image quality.
- Tailored advice on areas you’d like to improve (e.g., shooting techniques, lighting, posing, or editing).
- Guidance on attracting ideal clients, building a brand, or increasing your pricing, depending on your current business needs.
- Clear, practical steps and resources to take your photography to the next level after our session.
includes:
$500
1:1 mentorships
1:1 Photography Mentorship is a personalized, hands-on experience designed to help you elevate your skills and grow your photography business. Over the course of our session, we’ll dive deep into your specific goals, challenges, and areas for improvement—whether it's mastering camera settings, refining your editing workflow, building your brand, or improving your client experience. With customized guidance and actionable feedback, I’ll help you build confidence, streamline your processes, and take your photography to the next level. This mentorship is tailored just for you, offering ongoing support, feedback, and inspiration to help you succeed at your own pace.
Hands-On Technical Guidance:
- In-depth coaching on shooting techniques, camera settings, composition, lighting, and how to achieve the look you desire in your images.
- Personalized editing tutorials, feedback on your current process, and tips for creating a smoother, more efficient post-processing workflow.
- Detailed feedback on your portfolio, along with suggestions for refining your style, improving technical skills, and presenting your best work.
- Strategies for marketing, client acquisition, pricing structure, and branding to help grow and sustain your photography business.
- Tips on managing client relationships, handling inquiries, creating a seamless client experience, and improving communication.
includes:
$500
what will we talk about?
- Photography Skills & Technique
- Camera Settings
- Lighting Mastery
- Composition Techniques
- Posing & Directing
- Lens Choices & Depth of Field
- Shooting Styles
- Post-Processing & Editing
- Editing Workflow
- Photo Editing Basics
- Retouching Techniques
- Creative Editing Styles
- Batch Editing
- Portfolio & Branding
- Building a Portfolio
- Defining Your Style
- Branding & Marketing
- Social Media Strategy
- Client Communication
- Pricing & Contracts
- Managing Expectations
- Handling Difficult Clients
- Creating a Memorable Experience
all tailored to your specific needs
don't just take it from me
"As a new photographer, I was looking for somebody to be able to help guide me as I started this new photography journey and I’m so glad I reached out to Monica. Monica is very knowledgeable and has many years of experience in this field, not only did she thoroughly answer all my questions but she gave me so much advice. We went over editing, business ideas, marketing strategies, and so much more. I remember leaving our meeting feeling confident and knowledgeable with everything that I had learned from her. Not only is Monica a phenomenal photographer, she is such a great mentor and provides so much insight. She is all-around amazing!"
-Alyssa
