“Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together."
- Vincent Van Gogh
wondering how to successfully relocate your business or switch to full-time destination elopement & intimate wedding photography?
Since starting my business in January 2017, I have successfully relocated my business several times and have grown it in the process!
I have a heart for helping others through teaching! With a 7-year career in the tech industry prior – leading, managing and teaching people – I gained invaluable knowledge in social media, PR, communication, and design that I directly translated to starting my business in January 2017. I was previously Director of Operations at a tech start-up, so I am master at taking ideas and forming plans of action!
Mentoring sessions cover the topics YOU want to discuss!
I am here to be a sounding board, provide concrete direction, and give you the tools and steps to execute your plan! I will provide clear and honest feedback, in addition to action items to achieve your goals. I have a heart for people (insert YOU) and want to use my skills and knowledge to help. No BS, just you and me sitting down to make your dreams a reality!
Where do photography mentoring sessions take place?
Sessions are held in-person (I’m based in Austin, TX) or Skype/FaceTime! My preference is always to meet in-person, but I understand that is not always possible. That’s what screen sharing is for!
Why do a photography mentoring session?
Whether you want to kick-start your business, or haven’t been happy with your clients, booking rate, social media, or growth, mentoring sessions are for you! You will find my packages below.
I gained 1k Instagram followers within 4 months of starting my business and accomplished all of my first year business goals within 6 months, without an existing network or community of people! I want to empower you to do the same!
Mentoring Session Packages
One-Time Skype /In-Person Session - $350-550
1-2 hours
This 1-2 hour Skype or in-person session of intensive, personalized time will cover whatever you want! I am an open book! It’s simple and straight forward! If you’re just starting out in photography and need direction, or are experienced and need perspective on pricing structure, messaging and how to communicate value, this is for you!
3-Month Mentorship - $950
1 hour sessions once a month for 3 months!
We will discuss your goals and outline a plan of action, including homework for you to accomplish between mentor sessions! You will receive a personalized document prior to our first session with notes and resources as a guide during our time together!
We will check in to see what is working and what isn’t, then adapt with next steps! I’m a firm believer that each person and business operates differently! Nothing is cookie cutter!
It’s hard to do a short mentor session and not have follow-up thoughts and questions! If you’re looking to have hands on help over a longer period of time, this is for you!
6-Month Mentorship - $1,750
1 hour sessions once a month for 6 months!
This mentorship is more hands-on than any workshop! We will discuss your goals and outline a plan of action, including homework for you to accomplish between mentor sessions! I will create a document prior to our first session with notes and resources that we will add to and develop during our time together. Think of it as a crash business plan!
Are your re-vamping your business with branding or wanting to fine tune your processes to connect to your ideal client or people? From an initial inquiry to your client experience, we will work to develop processes that work for you and your business!
Items we may discuss in all of the above packages:
Finding your style + aesthetic
How to find + book clients
How to plan a styled shoot
Shooting strategies (none of that posing stuff)
How to find good lighting
Editing + workflow
Pricing + contracts
Social media
Growing your portfolio
Confidence in your business and work
Workflow, from start to finish
Feedback on your work
Pricing structure
Actual hands-on editing in Lightroom
Business strategy and advertising specifically geared towards you!
Website + blogging, including SEO
Attracting your people
Goal setting + constructive criticism
Testimonials
“If you are on the fence about doing mentoring with Nicole, DO IT! She is extremely talented in all aspects of photography & business. Nicole helped me take my photography business to the next level, she taught me things people on Youtube & in my own community would’ve never told me. I cannot wait to implement everything Nicole taught me into my own business. I went home from the weekend with her, so excited to put everything into action. I didn’t expect to learn as much as I did from Nicole. Nicole is the type of person that puts her entire heart into her work whether that’s photography or teaching others. I cannot recommend Nicole enough! I see myself coming back for mentoring in the future. It is such a great investment into my business.”
“Before scheduling my one on one mentor session with Nicole, I felt stuck. I had so many questions about running my business, marketing, client prep, and really finding ‘me’. Nicole took the time to answer each question - in more depth than I expected - and even shared a few “secrets” to help me improve in my business as a whole. Nicole is so easy going, it felt like I was talking to a friend who was giving me honest feedback. She has gone out of her way to follow up and staying in touch with me. She lit a fire inside me that made me want to achieve more in my photography. I feel like I have a better grasp on the direction of my business and I am so excited to implement some of her suggestions. I would definitely recommend booking a mentoring session with her!”
“I will always recommend Nicole as a mentor in photography. She made me feel comfortable the second I saw her, which is always an important characteristic in a person. She is not only pleasant to be with, but she truly has the knowledge we all need. I am at a point in my photography journey where I need to know more of the business side. She was all ears and answered every single thing I was curious about. She kept us on track during our session while still making it feel like I was just hanging out with a new friend. One thing I thought was important was she reminded me that photography is not a competition, it is all about being in a community. I promise you a session with Nicole will be 100% worth it. ”
“Nicole is such a born leader and teacher. Not only did she make me feel like she genuinely wanted to know my story and teach me the basics, but I could tell that she was really invested in helping me make the best of my art and my business. She went above and beyond to lead me in the right direction with my photography instead of just handing me information. I’m really grateful I came to her for mentoring.”
“I would highly recommend Nicole’s mentor session to anyone starting out or wanting to grow their photography business. I have only had one session with her and I learned so much valuable information that I will directly apply to my business. She was organized and direct. Her information flowed from one topic to the next with references throughout. She was also very patient and helpful. Easily one of my favorite mentor sessions! Plus, she’s just a cool person to know and get a coffee with... so you can’t go wrong!”