Meet Melissa

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HI! I'm Melissa

With over 13 years of experience as a professional photographer, I’ve photographed hundreds of families, newborns, couples, and maternity sessions while previously running two successful studios. My passion now is helping photographers create authentic, connection-filled images with confidence. Helping understand light, emotion, and the little details that make a photograph unforgettable. My mentorships are hands-on, and judgment-free, designed to leave you feeling inspired and excited for your next shoot.

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SPARK



For photographers who need direction + startup photography business guidance.

Includes:


  • A three hour private call to bring clarity and momentum to your business. We’ll define your goals, establish your priorities, refine your client experience and workflows, and create a clear action plan to help you move forward professionally
  • Portfolio review + thoughtful critique
  • Basic camera setting guidance + support
  • Mini social media review
  • Business essential setup
  • Pricing & Package review
  • Client experience toolkit
  • Prompt cards




$1000

VISION



For photographers who want to elevate their work and client experience.

Includes:

  • One hour private call designed to personalize your mentorship around where you are and where you want to go.
  • One hands on session shot along side me.
  • Learn & observe in person posing, client connections and session flow techniques
  • Portfolio building images captured by you to use in future marketing or social media content
  • Social Media Audit + Review
  • Portfolio review + critique
  • Mini Website audit + Critique
  • Pricing Guidance
  • Posing prompt cards
  • Client experience toolkit
  • 1 week ongoing support via email






$2000




LEGACY



For photographers who are ready to turn their experience into a full time career.

Includes:

  • 1:1 Private business intensive call covering. your brand identity, client experience, strengthen your social media presence, set long term goals, and
  • Shoot TWO hands on sessions along side me
  • Shoot session type(s) of your choosing to ensure your niche sessions are being covered in depth
  • Learn & observe in person posing, client connections and session flow techiques
  • Portfolio building images captured by you to use in future marketing or social media content
  • Editing guidance + image review
  • A guided look into my editing process .

Please note: Additional presets and editing software may be used in the editing process, that require a separate purchase

  • Social Media Audit
  • Personal branding session, photographed by me
  • Website + basic SEO audit
  • Posing + prompt cards to use for future sessions
  • Customizable client guides & questionnaires
  • 30 days of ongoing support via email
  • Final 1:1 Check in - A dedicated wrap up call to reflect on your progress, fine tune your next steps, and address any final questions or challenges before you move forward.


$3500

GROUP MENTORSHIP SESSIONS


A relaxed, collaborative way to learn, shoot, build your portfolio and leave inspired with new ideas to bring into your own sessions.


A chance to step behind the scenes and experience how I approach a real session from start to finish.

Group mentorship sessions are designed for photographers who want to watch, learn and ask questions in real time. You’ll observe how I interact with clients, approach posing, create genuine connection, use light and move through a session naturally.

Group mentorships are a shoot along experience more than an in-depth mentorship. You’ll have the opportunity to photograph alongside me, ask questions as they come up, and see how I approach the things that can’t always be taught through a screen.

You’ll also walk away with new portfolio content of your own, giving you the opportunity to practice in a real session environment while creating images you can use to showcase your work.


Due to the limited nature of these group mentorships, availability may vary throughout the year

Dates and registration information will be posted on social media as they become available.


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MASTER YOUR CONNECTIONS


Master your connection, not just your settings. Mentorships are designed to help you build confidence, strengthen your client experience, and create authentic images that truly tell a story. I will help you refine your workflow, learn how to guide clients naturally, and leave you with skills you can start using right away.

MASTER YOUR CONNECTIONS


Master your connection, not just your settings. Mentorships are designed to help you build confidence, strengthen your client experience, and create authentic images that truly tell a story. I will help you refine your workflow, learn how to guide clients naturally, and leave you with skills you can start using right away.

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Testimonials

Student Reviews

I feel much more confident about photographing families now. I have a better understanding of how to use my camera, I can see and work with light the way Melissa taught us, and I’m much more confident using my focus point. I feel like I learned so much, and I’m excited to put it all into practice.

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