There’s a point in photography when you realize there is SO much more to learn than how to use your camera.
Maybe manual mode still makes your brain hurt. Maybe you can take a pretty photo, but posing a whole family makes you panic a little. Or maybe the photography part finally feels good, but pricing, editing, marketing and actually running a business? That’s a whole different story.
I’ve been there.
I’ve been a professional photographer since 2012, photographed more than a thousand families, and built a business doing something I genuinely love. But I didn’t start out knowing what I was doing. I learned by doing it, screwing things up, figuring out what worked, changing what didn’t, and doing it again.
And before photography, I was a teacher.
That part matters because I don’t want to just tell you what I do and send you on your way. I want you to understand why something works so you can figure it out when I’m not standing beside you.
Whether you need help with your camera, lighting, posing, editing, pricing, workflow, marketing—or you just need someone to look at what you’re doing and tell you what the heck to do next—we’ll start exactly where you are. I offer photography mentorship and education in York and Lancaster, PA, along with virtual mentorship for photographers anywhere.
Maybe you have a list of questions you’ve been Googling for months. Maybe you understand your camera but freeze when it’s time to pose a family. Or maybe your photography is solid and it’s the business side that has you completely overwhelmed.
That’s why these mentorships aren’t one-size-fits-all. We’ll focus on what you need help with—whether that’s camera settings, lighting, posing, editing, pricing, workflow, marketing, client experience, or figuring out what the heck you should be doing next.
For when you need answers, direction, and another photographer to talk it through with.
For when you are ready to get hands-on and learn while actually shooting alongside me.
For when you want to dig into the whole thing-editing, shooting, business, workflow, and whatever is holding you back.
PRE-MENTORSHIP QUESTIONNAIRE
Tell me what you're struggling with and your top questions so we can jump right in.
SCREEN SHARING
Pull up your website, pricing, galleries, editing software, workflow - whatever we need to look at together.
60-MINUTE PRIVATE ZOOM
Your hour is completely customized around what you need help with.
ZOOM RECORDING
Tell me what you're struggling with and your top questions so we can jump right in.
I will send over the main takeaways and recommendations from our conversation.
PERSONALIZED RECAP + NEXT STEPS
camera settings • lighting • posing • editing • pricing • packages • workflow • marketing • website • client experience * getting started in business
PRE-MENTORSHIP QUESTIONNAIRE
Tell me where you're at, what you are struggling with, and what you want to focus on so I can personalize our time together.
LIVE SHOOT + HANDS-ON PRACTICE
Work alongside me during a model session. We will cover lighting, camera settings, posing, prompts, composition, client interaction, and all the little decisions that happen in real time.
30-MINUTE PREP ZOOM
We'll talk through your goals, make a plan for our time together, and decide exactly what we want to work on.
BUSINESS OR EDITING DEEP DIVE
We’ll screen share and dig into the area where you want the most help. We can work through editing, pricing, workflow, marketing, your website, client experience, or another area specific to your business.
We’ll pull up your work together and talk through what’s working, where I see inconsistencies, and what you can work on to make your portfolio stronger.
PORTFOLIO REVIEW
camera settings • lighting • posing • editing • pricing • packages • workflow • marketing • website • client experience * getting started in business
We'll reconnect within two weeks after you've had the chance to put what you learned into practice.
30-MINUTE FOLLOW-UP ZOOM CALL
You'll leave with clear takeaways and a plan for what to work on next instead of a million ideas floating around in your head.
PERSONALIZED RECAP + NEXT STEPS
This is a full-day, in-person mentorship designed to give you hands-on experience, personalized guidance, and real insight into how I run my business from start to finish. We’ll shoot, edit, and dive into the business side so you leave with clarity, confidence, and a plan for what’s next.
Tell me where you’re at, what’s frustrating you, and what you want to improve so I can personalize the entire experience around you.
We’ll talk through your goals and make a plan for exactly what we’ll work on so we can make the most of our time together.
Spend more time shooting alongside me during a planned model session. We’ll cover lighting, camera settings, posing, prompts, composition, client interaction, and all the little decisions I make in real time.
Sit down with me while I walk you through my editing process from start to finish. Ask questions, see how I make decisions, and learn how I keep things moving efficiently.
We’ll dig into pricing, packages, marketing, client experience, systems, workflow, your website, and the parts of running a photography business you want to strengthen.
We’ll look through your work and website together. I’ll show you what’s working, where I see inconsistencies, and what I would change or strengthen.
You won’t leave with a million random ideas. I’ll give you clear, personalized next steps based on your photography, business, and goals so you know exactly what to work on.
About a month later, we’ll reconnect after you’ve had time to actually use what you learned. Bring your questions, show me what you’ve worked on, and we’ll figure out your next steps.
Not at all. My mentorships are designed to meet you where you are. Whether you’re still figuring out manual mode or you’ve been photographing clients and want help growing your business, we’ll build your mentorship around what you need.
In-person mentorships are based in the York, PA area. We’ll choose a location based on what we’ll be working on and the type of model session we plan.
For mentorships that include shooting, bring your camera, lenses, and anything you normally use during a session. A laptop is helpful when we’re working on editing, your website, workflow, or business.
Absolutely. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all lesson plan. Your questionnaire helps me figure out where you need the most help so we can spend our time on things that will actually make a difference for you.
Yes, depending on the mentorship you choose. Elevate can include an editing deep dive as your chosen focus, while The Complete Experience includes editing and workflow as part of the mentorship.
I’ll look over what you send me and reach out so we can talk about where you’re at, what you need help with, and which mentorship makes the most sense. From there, I’ll send everything you need to officially get on my calendar.
Yes, depending on the mentorship you choose. Elevate can include an editing deep dive as your chosen focus, while The Complete Experience includes editing and workflow as part of the mentorship.
Yes. I’ll plan the model session so you can focus on learning, shooting, asking questions, and putting everything into practice.
I can’t wait to hear where you’re at with photography, what’s been frustrating you, and what you’re ready to finally figure out.
Tell me a little about yourself and what you’d love help with, and I’ll get back to you soon!
I'm so glad you're here and I can't wait to learn more about you, your business, and how I can help!