Whether you’re just beginning or refining your client experience and artwork, mentorship is designed to help you move forward with confidence through honest guidance, practical strategy, and encouragement tailored to your goals. A former teacher with 15 years in the classroom, I know how to help identify your strengths and support your growth in positive and constructive ways.
As a full-service family and children’s photographer serving the Piedmont Triad, I’ve built a business centered around connection, artwork, client experience, and inclusivity. I have created imagery that becomes part of a family’s home and story.
I would love to help you move your business forward in a way that fits your voice and vision.
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Whether you’re just beginning or refining your client experience and artwork, mentorship is designed to help you move forward with confidence through honest guidance, practical strategy, and encouragement tailored to your goals. A former teacher with 15 years in the classroom, I know how to help identify your strengths and support your growth in positive and constructive ways.
As a full-service family and children’s photographer serving the Piedmont Triad, I’ve built a business centered around connection, artwork, client experience, inclusivity. I have created imagery that becomes part of a family’s home and story.
I would love to help you move your business forward in a way that fits your voice and vision.
Photography Mentorship
ou’ve built something meaningful with your photography.
Y
Emily Richardson
EmilyRichardson
PERSONALIZED & MEANINGFUL
THE
Mentorship
WITH
The Mentorship
The Mentorship
Mentorship is intentionally personal and collaborative. Every photographer comes with different goals, experiences, strengths, and challenges, and sessions are designed to meet you where you are.
This experience is perfect for photographers who are:
Interested in a hands-on, personal approach that supports your vision
Established photographers ready to grow their skills and strategies
Transitioning into family or children’s photography
Wanting to raise prices with confidence
Feeling overwhelmed or creatively stuck
Looking for a more intentional client experience
You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
Whether you are building your business from the ground up or refining an established brand, my goal is to help you create meaningful work, sustainable systems, and a client experience that truly reflects your values.
What Mentorship Looks Like
What Mentorship Looks Like
Mentorship may include:
1:1 Zoom Mentoring
A focused session tailored specifically to your questions and goals.
Portfolio & Website Reviews
Constructive, encouraging feedback to strengthen your work and client experience.
Editing & Workflow Guidance
Walk through editing, consistency, culling, organization, and delivery systems.
Session Shadowing
Join me during a real family session and see the experience unfold with purpose and artistry.
Business Intensives
A deeper dive into specific areas of your business with strategy, planning, and implementation support.
Areas of Focus
Areas of Focus
Mentorship sessions are completely personalized and may include:
Mentorship sessions are completely personalized and may include:
Photography Artistry & Technical Skills
Camera settings and light guidance
Lens choices and equipment recommendations
Location scouting
Guidance in identifying your style
Editing workflow and consistency
Gallery review and creating variety
Family & Child Session Experience
Working with families and children of all abilities naturally and joyfully
Understanding family personalities and differing needs
Session flow, posing, and prompting
Running mini sessions
Shadow opportunities in the field
Client Experience & Brand Consistency
Styling and client wardrobe guidance
Website and portfolio reviews
Professional self-presentation
Designing meaningful artwork offerings
Inclusive business practices
Business Growth & Systems
Pricing guidance
Business workflow streamlining
Designing productive model calls
Cultivating community connections
Creative Sustainability & Professional Development
Creative project development
Confidence and business mindset
Identifying areas of professional and creative burnout
Identifying further areas of professional growth
My Approach
My Approach
I believe mentorship should feel supportive, encouraging, purpose-driven, and honest.
There is no single “right” way to build a photography business. Together, we’ll focus on helping you create work and systems that reflect your values, support your life, and serve your clients beautifully.
I especially love helping photographers:
create meaningful session experiences
work confidently with children and families
hone in your shooting and editing style
build inclusive and welcoming businesses
move away from burnout and overwhelm
The Growth Mentorship
A deeper mentoring experience for photographers ready to refine both artistry and client experience while building a stronger business foundation.
Includes:
Two 60-minute Zoom mentorship calls to occur within two months (60 days)
Personalized guidance tailored to your goals
Q&A and actionable next steps for each call
Email support for 60 days
Best for photographers who are:
refining their brand and style
feeling creatively stuck or overwhelmed
looking to develop a new creative project
wanting more consistency and direction
Optional add-ons:
Shadow session +$500
Editing workflow recording +$250
$650 ($100 savings)
THE GUIDANCE SESSION
A focused mentoring session designed to help you move through one specific area of your business with clarity and confidence.
Includes:
60-minute Zoom mentorship call
Personalized guidance tailored to your goals
Q&A and actionable next steps
Follow-up resource email within 48 hours
Best for photographers wanting help
in only one specific area, such as:
editing consistency
session flow
running mini sessions
creative project development
camera settings/light questions
location scouting guidance
portfolio refinement
designing model calls for portfolio and creative development
confidence and mindset
$375
The Field Experience
An immersive real-time mentorship experience designed to help photographers learn through observation, real client interaction, and practical application.
Includes:
Pre-session planning consultation
Shadowing during a real family or children’s session
Guidance on child interaction and session flow
Lighting and location discussion in real time
Styling and client preparation review
Post-session debrief and Q&A
Editing walkthrough afterward
Email support for 30 days
Best for photographers wanting to:
gain confidence working with families and children
improve posing and natural interaction
observe a luxury client experience firsthand
strengthen shooting confidence in real situations
Optional add-ons:
Additional shadow session +$500
1st shooter field experience with on site observation and Zoom debrief +$500
Editing workflow recording from shadow session +$250
$900
Choose the membership that's right for you
InvestING in Yourself
THE Creative & Business Intensive
A fully customized mentorship intensive for photographers seeking transformation in both artistry and business structure.
Includes:
Three issue-focused 60-minute mentorship calls across three months (90 days)
Q&A and actionable next steps for each call
Email support for 90 days
Areas of focus may include:
Portfolio and website review
Client experience and workflow systems
Community-building guidance
Style and editing refinement
Burnout and sustainability discussions
Creative project guidance and development discussions
Confidence and mindset coaching
Session field experience
Optional add-ons:
Additional shadow session +$500
1st shooter field experience with on site observation and Zoom debrief +$500
Ongoing monthly mentorship option after three months
Editing workflow recording +$250
$1000 ($125 savings)
$250/month ACROSS 6 MONTHS FOR CONSISTENT, CONTINUED GROWTH
($250 savings across the first 6 month period; $600 savings with each 6 month renewal)
+ CONTINUING Mentorship Membership
Begins with any single membership
Continuing Mentorship Membership:
$225/month; 6 month payment: $1350
For photographers wanting consistent and continued support, accountability, and encouragement.
Includes:
One monthly 60-minute mentorship call with your choice of focus
Email support between calls
Portfolio and website feedback as needed
Priority booking for session field opportunities
Business and creative accountability
Optional add-ons:
Additional shadow session $500
Editing workflow recording $250
1st shooter field experience with on site observation and Zoom debrief +$500
Option to renew at the continuing membership discount of $1000 ($350 savings at renewal) for each subsequent 6 months
Let's chat!
Let's chat!
I can't wait to DIVE IN
I'd love to hear all about your business and your dreams!
Your business does not have to look exactly like anyone else’s to be successful.
If you’re looking for thoughtful guidance, practical support, and mentorship rooted in connection, artistry, and sustainability, I would love to walk alongside you.
I can't wait to DIVE IN
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