Wedding Photography Mentoring for wedding photographers looking to improve their documentary approach
I’m excited to offer tailored mentoring sessions to fellow wedding photographers who want to refine their reportage work, enhance their storytelling, and build a wedding photography business they are proud of. With years of experience, a few accolades, and a deep passion for capturing authentic moments, I’m here to help you take your work and your business to the next level.
Why Mentoring with Me?
As a Winner of Rangefinder Magazine's Rising Star Award 2022, a Top 10 Wedding Photographer Worldwide (This is Reportage 2022), and consistently recognised as one of the Top 10 UK Wedding Photographers and Top 25 Storytellers for the last several years, I’ve built my career on delivering authentic documentary wedding photography. Through my work, I’ve learned to embrace the chaos and beauty of real moments, letting go of perfection and focusing on the art of creative storytelling.
I know that documentary wedding photography is about more than just taking "candid-looking" photos. It's about curating and crafting uninterrupted stories, embracing the raw, the real, and capturing moments that will live forever. I’m passionate about sharing my knowledge of this process, from the technical composition skills to the nuanced approach to connecting with your couples and clients as well as making sure your photos feel authentic to you.
With my background in Graphic design, I bring a strong eye for detail, structure, and consistency. I thrive on playing with composition and colour and finding beauty in unexpected places. I also love helping photographers build a cohesive brand and narrative—from curating their images for compelling blog posts and social media to creating a website that genuinely reflects their work. I aim to help you grow as a storyteller, not just a photographer, and feel more confident and decisive in your creative decisions with honest yet constructive feedback and encouragement.
“21 TIR awards and 14 Tir Story Awards”
What I can Offer help with
My mentoring sessions are tailored to your needs, whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your documentary photography style. Here’s an overview of some of the things I can offer help and guidance on:
1. One-on-One Mentoring Sessions
These personalised sessions are ideal for discussing your challenges, goals, and aspirations. Whether you’re looking for guidance on:
- Refining Your Documentary Style: Learn how to capture more layered, honest moments that truly reflect your couples’ stories.
- Finding Calm in the Chaos: Master the art of staying calm and letting go of control to embrace what’s in front of you. I’ll help you develop a true reportage mindset.
- Composition and Colour: Learn how to use composition and colour to tell compelling, visually rich stories.
- Portfolio and Website Critiques: Get feedback on your online presence and ensure your messaging aligns with the imagery you’re creating.
- Client Experience and Communication: From handling inquiries to client meetings, I’ll guide you on how to build strong relationships that lead to trust from your couples.
2. Portfolio and website Reviews
I’ll go through your portfolio and website and offer constructive feedback to help you refine your work. We’ll look at what’s working and areas for improvement. You’ll walk away with specific, actionable tips to help you curate your portfolio with the best documentary-style images that showcase your uniqueness.
3. Full Wedding Day Shadowing
Want to learn how to work in the field? Join me on a wedding day to shadow me and see how I capture real moments, manage the day, and build relationships with couples and vendors. This experience will give you a deeper understanding of how to apply everything we discuss in a live setting. (Limited availability)
4. Post-Production Support
Learn how I approach editing and post-production process. I’ll guide you on how to stay consistent with your style and bring the best out of your images, all while maintaining the creative freedom to tell compelling stories.
5. Social/ Online Image curation
Building a strong and consistent online presence is key to attracting your ideal clients. Together, we’ll work on your curation skills, helping to make choosing your images for blog and social media feel that little easier, as well as discussing your social media content, blog posts, and overall messaging to ensure your online presence is an extension of the work you’re passionate about.
Why Choose Me as Your Mentor?
- Award-Winning Experience: As the Winner of Rangefinder Magazine's Rising Star Award (2022) and a Top 10 Wedding Photographer (This is Reportage 2022), I’ve built a career on creating meaningful, documentary-style wedding photography. My work speaks for itself, and I’m here to share the lessons I’ve learned along the way.
- Documentary Expertise: With a focus on documentary storytelling, I teach you how to connect with your couples, embrace chaos, and capture images that matter.
- Design & Marketing Expertise: My background in design and marketing gives me a unique edge. I understand how to use visual storytelling to create not only great photos but also a great client experience and cohesive brand identity.
- Personalised Approach: Whether you need help with technical skills, business growth, or portfolio development, I’ll tailor our sessions to your specific needs and goals.
- Real-World Experience: I’ve worked with hundreds of couples, and I know what it takes to manage a wedding day, keep things running smoothly, and deliver incredible results without compromising creativity.
PRICING
Portfolio / website Review (Feedback via Video Recording)
Single Review £200 - Package of 3 Reviews £500
1st Session - (1hr 45mins)
£250
1 hr top up's (available after Initial Session)
£125
In Person 6 Hours
£700 (Held in Liverpool)
Half Year Mentoring
6 x 1hr 45min mentoring sessions over the course of 6 - 12 months. Providing continuous feedback through growth and gallery reviews for your weddings as you progress. Acess to continued support from me throughout your journey. £1200
Wedding Day Shadowing
£1000 includes a mentoring session prior and a feedback session after
Think I can help you?
I'd love to hear how we can collaborate to further your journey as a wedding photographer. Please let me know what you think I can assist you with, and I'll get back to you to discuss your individual needs. I can't wait to hear from you!
Chelsea x
