Custom 1:1 Mentoring

Do you want to focus on the art of intentional, candid storytelling? Understand how light and composition can help elevate your work? No matter where you are in your photography journey — as long as you're ready to dive in, open up and explore new ways of seeing — you’re in the right place. I’ve been a full-time photographer for the last decade, having captured the unique beauty and essence of hundreds of families. I’ve also taught at educational conferences for professional and aspiring photographers; and hosted my own workshops and discussion groups for photographers throughout California. Doing what I can to help inspire and build confidence in fellow artists is what made fall for teaching in the first place, and I work with everyone from click-happy teens to professionals. Whether held virtually or in-person, my mentorships are designed to be fun, exciting and enriching, and are hand-crafted to each individual I work with.

Virtual or In-Person Custom Q&A (two hours)

Whether over Zoom or at my home-office in Santa Barbara, this is your opportunity to ask me anything. I’ll send you my New Mentee Questionnaire ahead of time, which will allow you to organize your thoughts and elaborate on the topics you want to discuss. I will review your completed questionnaire in depth ahead of time, answering your questions in writing. This document will then serve as the framework for our time together, and become a resource for you to keep and refer back to as needed. Possible discussion topics include, but are not limited to:

• My go-to camera equipment and camera functions (Canon)

• How I communicate with clients from start to finish

• My approach to editing and overall workflow

• Setting pricing and packages

• How I built (and continue to build) my brand

• My process for booking and retaining ideal clients

• When and how to say no to an inquiry when it doesn’t feel right

• Setting expectations for successful and inspiring shoots
  (all inclusive investment, $1,250)

In-person, Santa Barbara Session (six hours)

Our day together will begin at one of my favorite local cafes, where I’ll treat you to a tasty meal, we’ll get to know one another and I’ll answer any questions you have as we move in to our day. We’ll start with an in-depth, Custom Q&A, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask me anything you want. Please see the above section for more details and optional discussion topics. Then we’ll move in to your portfolio review. Prior to our time together, I’ll have prepared you with instructions for selecting and submitting up to 20 of your images you’d like feedback on. I will have reviewed your work in detail and added written commentary, which we’ll discuss and you’ll be able to keep and reference going forward. At this time, we’ll pack up and head out to meet a family we’ll be photographing together. This will be a family session I’ve organized and prearranged just for you (based on an intake call we’ll have had ahead of time), and you’ll be shooting alongside me the whole time. You’ll have plenty of time to ask questions along the way! We’ll end our day over coffee or a glass of wine, and talk about what just happened on our shoot. I’ll share my back-of-camera images, plus — approximately two weeks later — the final edit of the photos from the session.

I will not send you packing with no opportunity for follow-up! Maintaining relationships with my mentees is highly important to me, and you’ll be free to contact me as needed, as you continue on your journey.

(all inclusive investment, $2,850)