Mentoring for Photographers
Helping female family photographers build profitable, heart-centered businesses that feel aligned with their life and not in competition with it.
Because your business should support the life you love, not pull you away from it.
mentoring
for photographers
When I started my photography business, I wanted to give more than pretty pictures, I wanted to give families a high-touch experience that felt intentional, effortless, and served mamas well before, during and after their session.
However, like most busy mamas, I didn’t have endless hours to figure it out. Between working as a Nurse Anesthetist, being a mama to three little ones, and learning the business side of photography, I had to be intentional with my time. Over many late nights and a lot of education, I built a high-touch client experience without sacrificing balance at home. I realized that I can do it all, without doing it all yourself.
Now, I mentor photographers because I know what it’s like to wear all the hats. I believe it’s possible to grow a profitable, sustainable business while still showing up for the people who matter most..
Through mentoring, I’ll share the strategies, systems, and heart behind my business so you can skip the overwhelm and step into one that feels aligned, balanced, and fulfilling, all while offering a high-touch, luxury client experience to the mamas you serve.
Hi friend!
Who Mentoring is For
These one-on-one experiences are designed for photographers who are:
Busy mom who is wanting to grow her family photographer business
Just starting out and unsure where to begin
Ready to refine their client experience so it feels effortless and high-touch
Hoping to grow confidence behind the camera or in business systems
Looking for personalized guidance, not just another cookie-cutter course
Mentoring Options
Mentoring Options
1:1 Virtual Mentoring
A focused, accessible way to grow your business
This option is perfect if you’re looking for clarity, strategy, or fresh inspiration without leaving your desk.
What’s included
Pre-session Questionnaire
Two 1-hour zoom sessions
An honest portfolio review, and discuss your client experience, marketing, and more
Exclusive BTS to an in-home family session on video
Luxury Client experience guide
Investment: $500
1:1 In-Person Mentoring + Live Session
Deep dive learning with hands-on practice
If you’re ready to elevate your craft and want the chance to see it all in action, this option is for you. Together, we’ll walk through both the business and creative sides of photography, then photograph a session side by side.
What’s included
Everything from virtual mentoring plus:
Portfolio review
Photograph a family, maternity or newborn session in Raleigh, NC and see how I direct, pose, and capture authentic connection in natural light
Hands-on practice shooting during the session where we can talk real-time about settings and lighting
Post-session debrief over complimentary lunch or coffee
Follow up on voxer over the next week to solidify your takeaways
Investment: $1000
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Emily Kavetski Photography
“If you were to only know one thing about Kelly, it would definitely be her kind soul. Her bubbly and supportive personality makes her a truly amazing human being. Kelly was right alongside me when I started my photography business and was more than happy to help with any and all questions I had. I’ve learned so much from her through her encouragement, tips, and feedback. My business would not be there it is today without her and for that I’m incredibly grateful.”
help me choose
Not Sure Which Option to Choose?
Here’s the good news: you can’t go wrong!
Both mentoring experiences are designed to meet you exactly where you are and move you forward with clarity and confidence.
Choose Virtual Mentoring if you want quick answers, personalized strategy, and action steps you can put into practice right away
Choose In-Person Mentoring if you learn best by seeing things unfold in real time, and you want the chance to practice alongside me during a real session
Still not sure?
Send me a message and I’ll help you figure out which option will give you the biggest breakthrough right now.
Ready to Invest in Yourself?
Your photography journey doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or lonely. With the right support, you can build a business that not only thrives, but also feels good because you’re confident in your client experience.
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resources
Kelly’s recommendations
Honeybook
This is my favorite CRM! It’s user friendly for both me and my clientsSession
Really client-friendly way to book mini sessions as well as lets you deliver galleries quick and easily with upgradesFlodesk
The best email platform there is! It’s very user-friendly and I create beautiful, branded emails so easily!The most efficient way to edit your photos, consistent with your style, to give you back more time in your business.
Hustle Sanely Planner
What I use every day to organize my life, balancing being a photographer, CRNA and a mama to three littles
Pic-time
I love how I am able to create slideshows of galleries to share with my clientsSwift galleries
Incredible software used to design wall galleries using a wall in their own homeIndie print lab
The highest quality printing lab that I use for my albumsMusea lab
The highest quality printing lab that I use for my client’s framed and matted fine art printsThe quality and beauty of their matted prints in a luxe linen box is unmatched
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