Mentoring for Photographers

Helping photographers build profitable, heart-centered businesses that feel aligned with their life—not in competition with it.

Because your business should support the life you love, not pull you away from it.

mentoring

for photographers

Meet Kelly graphic

When I started my photography business, I wanted more than pretty pictures—I wanted to give families a luxury experience that felt intentional, effortless, and full of heart.

But I didn’t have endless hours to figure it out. Between working as a Nurse Anesthetist, raising a family, and learning 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 you 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.

For me, joy comes from in-home sessions—where the heart of family life unfolds. That’s where I’m most inspired, using natural light to capture authentic connection. Choosing work that lights you up is one of the small but powerful shifts I love helping photographers make.

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.

Hi friend!

Who Mentoring is For

These one-on-one experiences are designed for photographers who are:

  • 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

    Get 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: $XXX

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 real session side by side.

What’s included

  • Portfolio review 

  • Shadow me during a family or newborn session in Raleigh, NC and see how I direct, pose, and connect naturally in natural light

  • Hands-on practice shooting during the session (with my guidance) 

  • Post-session debrief over complimentary lunch or coffee

  • Follow up on voxer over the next week to solidify your takeaways

Investment: $XXX

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 to run.

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resources

Kelly’s recommendations

  • HB

  • Session

  • Flodesk 

  • Squarespace 

  • Hustle Sanely Planner 

  • Swift galleries 

  • Indie print lab 

  • Musea lab

  • Pic-time