Mentorship Program
40 min Consultation
Do you have questions? Are you confused about certain areas of photography and just need a bit of clarity and assistance so you can move on with your goals and projects?
Whether you are just getting started, or you are a well seasoned photographer, you can sign up for a 40 minute consultation.
You can also request an image critique. I will review and give you my honest feedback to help improve the areas that you may need assistance on.
After the purchase has been made, you will receive a downloadable questionnaire to get us started. We will set up the time and date for your sessions and will have you squared away.
SPG Mentoring Program
About The Program
The SPG Mentoring program has been developed to help those photographers who are seeking to improve their photography skills. The programs will help you gain more insight as well as get a different perspective in order to help define the direction and path that would like to follow. I will be accepting a limited number of students each month in order to help them with many facets of their photography goals.
The programs will consist of different approaches as well as opportunities to help cater to the student’s needs. I have a vast range of professional experience shooting everything from Animals to Weddings. I’ve shot portraiture, newborn, maternity, weddings, and fine art. I have been in business full-time for 6 years and have an office/studio space to work with you where needed.
Here are some of the areas that we can discuss or cover during your session.
With 1-on-1 sessions tailored to your needs, I’ll ask you to think through what areas of your business or photography that you want to work on, and then we’ll examine and tackle them together. Topics like:
Shooting & composition | Lighting | Post-processing | Marketing | Finding your style | Social media & word of mouth | Working with clients
- A portfolio critique: I will review your portfolio and website and recommend changes
- The makings of a compelling image
- Uncovering YOUR personal style
- I will help you with Lightroom and Photoshop processing
- How to execute your style to create image which people recognize as yours.
- How to pre-visualize so you get the final output you desire
- Discovering how backgrounds influence final images
- Learn how aperture, shutter speed, lens choice, and distance to subject affect your images
- How to tell a story with your images
- How to handle challenging Clients // How to get repeat business
- Lighting
- Documentary photography and photojournalism
- I will give you my thoughts on how you can effectively market your business
- I will give you advice on gear based on your budget and style of photography
Here are some things that I CANNOT help you with:
- Tax advice
- Legal advice
SPG Mentor Packages
Full Day
Half Day
Our Full Time session will consist of a day of shooting with lunch included. You will have the opportunity to watch, engage and work hands-on during a planned session.
This full day of learning can consist of one of the following opportunities:
- Family sessions
- Portrait sessions
- Weddings
- Studio Sessions
- Natural Light Sessions
- Dance Sessions
- Newborn Sessions and much more
- Learning and Post-processing in Lightroom or Photoshop CC
- How to select and search for Venues and what to look for in your area
- Shooting on the go! Ways you can get the job done in a short period of time yet give your client different looks
- How to work without an assistant
You will receive training material to help you gain knowledge from other photographers that will help you build an effective business.
Some of the information that you will receive will include the following:
- Tele-Conferencing / Video Conferencing
- Contracts
- Templates
- Actions & PS CC Templates
- Lighting Setups for studio shooters
Our Half Day session will consist of a day of shooting with lunch included. You will have the opportunity to watch, engage and work hands-on during a planned session.
This HALF DAY (4 hours) of learning can consist of one of the following opportunities:
- Family sessions
- Portrait sessions
- Studio Sessions
- Natural Light Sessions
- Dance Sessions
- Learning and Post-processing in Lightroom or Photoshop CC
- How to select and search for Venues and what to look for in your area
- Shooting on the go! Ways you can get the job done in a short period of time yet give your client different looks
- How to work without an assistant
- Tele-Conferencing / Video Conferencing
Distance Learning Program
One of my personal goals for this program is to see growth with all of my students. I will share with you some of the ways that I have accomplished some of my many planned as well as unplanned goals. I just ask that you never compare your journey with someone else's. We are take different paths and some learn quicker than others. This is not a competition, it is personal challenge. You Do You!