The point really comes down to one main thing - community over competition.
There is room for everyone in this world. And everyone brings their own uniqueness and skill to the plate. I am so thankful for the photographers who have helped me along the way, as well as the ones who chose to ignore me - because there’s a lesson in it all. I think that’s why my drive to help someone else is so strong. You can’t compare someone else’s middle to your beginning but you can choose to learn from them.
I learned from my business coach and mentor that you take someone who has what you want and you do exactly what they did. If you know parents who have amazing relationships with their kids and that’s what you want, then you learn from them. If you know someone who manages their money well and that is something you want to improve on, you ask them questions and you do as they do.
It’s super simple and sometimes I think we try to reinvent the wheel while the answer is actually right in front of our faces. Together we can get back to the basics.
To my lovely fellow photographers. . .
I am so excited to finally launch my 1:1 mentorship sessions!
When I first launched Nicole Leigh Photography there was a decent amount of preparation that went along with it, but also a lot of just going out there and doing it.
My main goal was to start building a portfolio and if that meant forcing my sister to jump into a 40 year old wedding gown and model for me - then that’s what I did!
It was a lot of YouTube videos and hand on practice. It was a lot of asking questions and following direction.
I have invested in myself and my own business by attending mentor sessions and workshops and I can honestly say it has been one of the most powerful things that I have ever done for my business is in the course of the last 3.5 years.
There is always room for growth and I know how impactful it has been for me - now I want to do the same for YOU.
THESE MENTORSHIP SESSIONS ARE TRULY FOR SOMEONE WHO:
is a mama and wants to take better photos of her kids
(we all know how fleeting this season is)would like start their own photography journey and needs a bit of encouragement
and confirmation to do so (hello that was me!)has been a photographer for years or already has an established business but
might need a new light ignited to spark something new.
TOPICS THAT WIL BE COVERED INCLUDE:
Building a
portfolio
How to organize and
manage your life when
you are your own boss
How to direct
your clients
Q+A (my fave because
I know how crucial that
has been for me!)
Providing a great
client experience
All things social media
(95% of my business comes
from Instagram!)
How to get
authentic emotion
My last 4 years in the
photography realm and 8
years of being an entrepenuer
MENTOR SESSION A
45 minutes - 1 hour (ONLINE)
We will sit down and chat all things
photography, business, social media,
editing, and workflow - with a lot
of Q+A times and I’m sure a few laughs!
$400.00 + hst
MENTOR SESSION B
2 hours (in Chatham, On)
We will sit down and chat all things
photography, business, social media,
editing, and workflow - with a lot
of Q+A times and I’m sure a few laughs!
45minutes to 1 hour live shoot - we will
actually get out and experiment. Whatever
your niche is I will do my best to find models
whether that be family or couples. The goal
is to build a portfolio of what you want to attract.
Who you want to work with is who you need to
be posting on your social media. This will give
you that opportunity to start booking your
dream clients!