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Invest in yourself
My Dad has always told me the best thing we can do is to “invest in yourself,” and I believe he’s right. Over the past few years I have been really inspired to share what I have learned in my photography business journey and help others grow in their skill and confidence! From getting my first DSLR in high school to my Photo Imaging Diploma at Langara College in 2011, to shooting hundreds of weddings and portraits, to navigating social media and finding my own style – I have a lot to share.
I would love to help you develop your skills with a camera, find your own style, attract the clients you want and more by teaching you the little tips & tricks that have helped me. My goal is to simplify everything as best as I can for you to make it easy to learn.
I understand that everyone is going to be at a different place in their photography journey and because of that each mentor session is uniquely tailored specifically to you and what you want to learn. You will receive a pdf for each session we do, but I do recommend taking notes and always having your camera ready in case we want to test something out. 🙂
My hope is that after our time together you will have the tools and understanding to create better images, book clients and gain more confidence in yourself and clarity in your business. I am very excited to help you and can’t wait to watch your work and business grow!
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I am still offering a discount on all Online Sessions (we will use Zoom or FaceTime):
Online Session
Possible Topics Include:
- DSLR Camera Basics
- White Balance
- Focus Points and Settings
- Purpose of Each Lens
- Making the Most of Your Gear
- Composition & Perspective
- Finding & Creating Nice Light
- Bouncing Flash
- Off-Camera Flash
- Posing/Interacting with clients
- Culling Photos
- Editing Photos in Lightroom
- Retouching in Photoshop
- Website & Blogging
- Social Media
- Pricing & Contracts
- Image Critique
2hr Online Coaching: $350
Now $290!!
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Here is a review from a mentee of mine, it made my cry…a lot, when I read it, so sweet:
“I’ve been blessed to have been mentored by Marie for over 4 years now. I must start by saying that Marie is a fantastic mentor and equally so, a friend, business owner and role model. Marie customized a 10 session program to teach me the basics of photography and together we’ve gone from that first session on camera settings to deciding on photography being a career option for myself, and then all the way to starting up my own website and a foundation for my business. All of this while I finished high school; she worked with me at my pace and on my own time line. I wouldn’t be where I am today without her. I’m incredibly grateful to Marie for helping advance my skill and continuing to teach me by having me to assist many of her photoshoots and eventually weddings as well. Marie has guided, encouraged and motivated me in my photography journey and is highly capable of teaching a broad range of photo or business skills to students at any level.
Marie has had a sincere dedication to me as a mentee and has been willing to open up about the secrets to her successes and has been honest about hardships along the way. Marie is an honest business owner and wedding vendor. She goes above and beyond for each and every client. Marie holds that same standard of professionalism and value for each of her mentees as well. Marie’s demonstration in her client relationships has taught me to work towards emulating that same level of character in my own business. I’ve been blessed with such a long term experience being mentored by this wonderful woman and I continue to look to her as an example of a dedicated photographer and lifelong friend.”
One on One Full Day Mentor Session
An all-encompassing session that will cover everything I do from start to finish from booking the client, to shooting, editing the photos and final delivery of images. We will go on a shoot together, you will see how I work – I will let you take photos and give helpful feedback. I will also take your photo! Feel free to ask anything and everything! I’m an open book. You choose what we focus on. This will be 6-7 hour day of coverage with a 1.5-2 hour couple session included.
Possible Topics Include:
- White Balance
- Focus Techniques
- Purpose of Each Lens
- Making the Most of Your Gear
- Composition & Perspective
- Location Scouting
- Finding & Creating Nice Light
- Flash Work
- Posing/Interacting with clients
- Culling Photos
- Editing Photos in Lightroom
- Retouching in Photoshop
- Website & Blogging
- Social Media
- Email Templates
- Pricing & Contracts
- Image Critique
Engagement or Bridal Session
I will start the shoot while explaining what I’m doing and why. Then you can get in there and take photos and try some tips and tricks out for yourself! After the shoot, we will cover my uploading, culling and editing workflow.
Cost: $1,200
(Bridal Session will be an extra $300 for styling and props)
Sessions will take place in the Vancouver, BC area unless planned otherwise (I do love to travel!)
Girls Weekend
1 weekend, 2 mentorships, 3 new friends
This mentorship option is something I am really excited about. Growing up I didn’t always have the best female friendships and now I don’t know where I would be without the amazing ladies in my life. Cultivating real female friendships is so important and it’s so special to be able to share a passion like photography together! Some of the best highlights of my life have been when I go with a girlfriend somewhere to take photos. So, this is a little retreat for two girls who want to get away for a weekend (or two weekdays) with me and get mentored together. We will have lots of time together, lots of talks and lots of fun!
This two day mentorship can be held either in the Vancouver area, where you are from or a destination spot! Maybe California? Utah? Mexico? Iceland? Bali?? Oh please yes, let’s go to Bali haha! Travel is not included in price, so keep that in mind. It will also include a live photo-shoot with a couple and portraits of the two of you! 😀
Our time together will be like a mini workshop. We’ll all stay together in the same place, take photos of each other in cool places, have lots of adventures, edit together, and go over any of these possible topics (we can go off topic of course too!) and more:
- White Balance
- Focus Techniques
- Purpose of Each Lens
- Making the Most of Your Gear
- Composition & Perspective
- Location Scouting
- Finding & Creating Nice Light
- Flash Work
- Posing/Interacting with clients
- Culling Photos
- Editing Photos in Lightroom
- Retouching in Photoshop
- Website & Blogging
- Social Media
- Pricing & Contracts
- Email Templates
- Image Critique
- Website Critique
Couples, Engagement or Bridal Session
Same as the one on one session: I will start the shoot while explaining what I’m doing and why. Then you can get in there and take photos and try some tips and tricks out for yourself! After the shoot, we will cover my uploading, culling and editing workflow.
Cost: $1,500 each
(Bridal Session will be an extra $300 for styling and props)