Mentoring for photographers growing and new
Training and mentoring for professional photographers
(and those who'd like to be!)
Are you just starting out in business, but are totally overwhelmed with ALL the things?
Or perhaps you've been at it for a while but are totally stuck in a rut, showering yourself in regular bouts of imposter syndrome, comparisonitis and 'shoulds'.
Maybe work-life balance is your idea of a joke - so you need to find a way to make this business-thing easier, or kick it to the curb.
Let me help. I work with passionate, heart-centred photographers to build profitable, enjoyable businesses WITHOUT the overwhelm.
I'll be your guide, helping you set goals and build a sustainable, enjoyable business (yes, it's possible!). I'll be your 'kick up the butt' when you need some accountability to get stuff done. But I'll also be your shoulder to cry on and your cheerleader. This is about creating a business that feeds your soul, not sucks the life out of you.
Scott Arlow Photography
Amanda Joy Photography
So what's this all about?
Left on your own, it's easy to become overwhelmed. Spending your life either procrastinating and achieving nothing - or running in too many directions and burning out... Believe me, I know.
So don't do it alone.
As your mentor, I can give you all the kindness, compassion, understanding, accountability, clarity and 'kicks up the arse' you'll need to build a successful and SUSTAINABLE business... The kind of business that feeds your soul rather than sucks the life out of you.
OK, but how does it work?
DEFINE - I'll help you define exactly where you want (and need) your business to go - in a way that works FOR you. This isn't just superficial stuff.
PREPARE - We'll actively work on your self-development to ensure you're equipped with the personal tools you need in order to create the business of your dreams. We'll also review your photography skills, to ensure you have all you need to consistently wow your clients. And if you don't have the skills - I'll help you get them!
TARGET - We'll set achievable goals together, with just enough challenge to excite you about the next steps. And no, not just business goals, but a good mix of business, life and self-care goals. You can't have a successful business if you're stressed and run down.
FOCUS - Together we'll create a specific, detailed action plan, prioritising and planning each step. Including a marketing strategy that doesn't make you want to vomit. Yes, it's totally possible to love your marketing.
IMPLEMENT - I'll hold you to your action plan! You are going to take the action steps because I'll HOLD YOU TO THEM! Whether you need a gentle nudge or a full-blown 'arse-kicking'... There'll be no more to-do lists left undone.
EASE - I'll bring all my compassion, kindness and warmth to give you a holistic approach to business. I'll integrate my years of experience as a holistic therapist into everything we do, ensuring at all times we're looking after ALL of you, not just business-you.
FUN - I'll bring PLENTY of laughs. Whether your jam is funny dog memes, Monty Python or fart jokes.... I'm there for ALL of that.
I'll do all of this with the kind of support and nurturing you'd expect from a dear friend.
When, where and how?
Mentoring sessions are usually held on Zoom, though if you're local it can be nice for the first one to be held in person over food and a drink (and cake... of course cake).
Sessions are held at a time to suit you, usually within business hours, although some evening appointments are available.
Year-long programmes start with a full business review and goal setting exercise, to pave the way for an amazing year of progress. Each session after that is a mix of update, accountability, strategy, goal setting and training.
What will I get out of it?
- Measurable increase in income and business success
- True accountability - none of this 'haven't-done-the-work-but-she-won't-care' stuff... I WILL care
- A focus on implementation - you are going to take action because I am going to MAKE YOU!
- Clarity of direction - knowing where you're headed and why
- A holistic view of your business and life - making sure the two are working in harmony
- A pace personalised to you and your life - it's got to be achievable, right?!
- Clear and achievable goals and LOTS of support to achieve them (plus a huge celebration when you do achieve them - and you will!)
- Plenty of laughs, probably cake, and a fan for life!
I change, my way of working changes, the market changes, and within that dynamic, I want to continue performing, excelling, and offering my clients the best within my capabilities. When I think about this and want to implement changes, I sometimes get stuck. I get tangled up in my thoughts, start doubting everything, and fail to bring structure to that tangle of ideas.
One of the most powerful things to do as a self-employed entrepreneur in such situations is to ask for help!
That's what I did. And I turned to Rebecca Holmes. Rebecca and I had a conversation for over 1.5 hours. Rebecca is a great listener and quickly identifies the core of the problem. She switches gears swiftly, offers practical solutions, and creates useful spreadsheets on the spot, making it clear what needs improvement. She is extraordinarily helpful, generously shares her knowledge and experience, and does so in an exceptionally effective manner. Her empathy and humor shine through the screen. I thoroughly enjoyed speaking with Rebecca and am grateful for what it has brought me.
As a self-employed professional, it can sometimes be lonely. It is very nice and useful to be able to brainstorm and learn from a like-minded entrepreneur like Rebecca. I am sure I am not the only photographer who struggles with entrepreneurship from time to time. Rebecca can help you. I can wholeheartedly recommend her for a mentoring session.
Tjapko de Heus
Tjapko Fotografie
WHAT IF I'M A COMPLETELY NEW PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER?
I WISH I had invested in a mentor from the first few months of deciding to become a photographer. Instead, I made mistake after costly mistake as I floundered through building my skills, gathering a good set of kit, growing my portfolio, setting my pricing and starting to market my offering.
For this reason, my mentoring packages are open to ALL levels of professional photographer. From complete beginners - to those who have had a business for decades.
Who am I and what do I know?
I'm an Aussie who fell in love with a Scot and settled in sunny (ha!) Scotland where I now raise my three daughters.
In my life, I've owned and managed several businesses – in the creative arts, hospitality, holistic therapies, and IT. Essentially, I'm an action-taker and change-maker with a wealth of experience!
A list of stuff I'm good at... Photography (I'd hope so), teaching photography, change management, process improvement, project planning, marketing strategy, coaching, talk-therapies, neuro-linguistic programming, holistic kinesiology and pulling funny faces (just in case that's ever what you need).
My aim as a mentor is to be the kind of good friend who listens beautifully but isn't afraid to point out if you're making a mistake or kick you up the arse if you're procrastinating... Put nicely - I'm hugely supportive but also appropriately challenging!
The key for me is that your mentoring experience is holistic! Great business - great life... You can't have one without the other. Your business should work FOR you, giving you the income and fulfilment you crave, without making your health and lifestyle suffer.
I get SO much joy out of watching my clients confidently create the businesses of their dreams.
Let's create some magic.
Photography Mentoring Pricing
One off mentoring session
Normally £200
Sale Price £150
align and thrive
An initial 90-minute session where we review your business (and life!), and plan how best to use our time together. This is followed by eleven monthly 60-minute mentoring sessions over the rest of the year, working through our plan.
We cover whatever you need to align and improve your business so you can thrive - photography technique, editing, marketing, self-development, business management and more.