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Photography education for the hobbyist and pro

Want to learn camera basics? How to shoot film? Been dreaming of taking breathtaking images in places around the world? Or just stuck on editing? Are you a mom looking to make a little income on the side to provide for your family? I'm so glad you're here!

There are a lot of options for education out there. Online classes, workshops, or big group masterminds. What I want to offer you is this: a personalized sit down session to go over your needs and wants for your business. 

Anything is on the table - let's talk about it all! Invest in yourself to create a future you're dreaming of.  These mentor sessions can be as formal or as informal as you want them to be. We can schedule monthly meet-ups, or once a quarter phone calls to check in and see where you're at. I can help you launch your website, learn your equipment or how to pose people. Ask me anything during our mentor sessions, I'm an open book! 


How am I qualified to teach you? I'm not. Not really. God gave me the desire to teach over ten years ago, and for the past 7 I've been actively involved in a classroom or education setting. I've studied under people who have studied from some of the greats in the industry: Minor White, Lauren Fair, Katelyn James, Jordan and Amy Demos. I want to pass on what I've learned from them, to you. 

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Resources to guide you as you learn and grow your photography business.

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become great at taking images clients will rave about

with the camera and equipment you already have. Learn the ins and outs of different brands, the purpose of different lenses, how to see light, and more!

Learn the ins and outs of setting up a successful business

watch your business & career grow

from creating a legal business, filing taxes, setting up a website and a workflow that works. 

enjoy personalized coaching, styled sessions to help build your portfolio, and coffee dates to go over anything you want.

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meet your teacher

Hi friend! I'm Holly. Wife, mother, teacher, photographer. 

I've been in the industry for a long time - almost ten years! In those years I've learned a lot. Most of all, I learned that I wanted to teach others to make their beginning in business easier than my attempt ever was. I remember when I started I spent hours on youtube, scouring the internet for resources on how to start a photography business. I bought a camera that looked like one I'd seen a professional use. I messaged photographers on instagram asking for a mentor session only to hear crickets back. In between classes I was googling, or out shooting, experimenting with what limited knowledge I had. 

I don't want that to be you. I want you to find resources right at your fingertips. I learned everything the hard way, so you don't have to. 

I have a background in education almost as long as I've been photographing people. I wanted to merge the two to create a space where new photographers could learn, without doing all the hard work that I had to when I started. 

If you're here to learn, welcome. I can't wait to work alongside you!

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online coaching

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Online coaching is for 30 minute to 1 hour. This is done from the comfort of your own home, via an online skype chat. We can discuss anything from camera basics, how to set up and pay taxes, how to judge good light from bad, learning film, or more!

Our in-person chats are for 1 or 2 hour sessions. These involve meeting at my favorite coffee shop where I bring my computer and camera and you can pick my brain in person, watch me edit a session, or ask me questions about anything you'd like to learn.

On the scene styled sessions are typically 1-2 hours in length. I get a real couple to meet us somewhere with outfit changes, and we go through the motions of shooting the session together. We'll go over my thought process, my posing techniques, and how I interact and connect with my clients to get genuine emotion out of my sessions. 

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FAQ's

01. what all do you cover in your mentor sessions?

We can cover anything! I can walk you through everything from editing, finding your niche, how to legalize your business, best gear to use, posing techniques, how to attract clients and market, etc. I am an open book!

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02. can I do more than one mentor session?

Yes! You can start with any mentorship option you want. If you start with the online and feel like you want more time, slide into that contact form and we'll book another session for you!

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03. Do you teach how to shoot film?

Yes! When you book a mentor session, I'll send you a questionnaire to cover the materials you want to learn during your session. I can cover the basics of film cameras, to different film stocks, to how to rate film when shooting it. 

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04. Will you teach me posing?

Yes! Not only can I teach you posing, but I'll teach you the science behind how to get genuine candid emotion out of the people in front of your lens. 

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05. A mentor session costs a lot - can I do a payment plan?

I do offer payment plans, but it must be paid within the month of your mentor session, prior to your session starting. 

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reach out now! I cannot wait to help you jumpstart your learning. Teaching & Photography are my passion, and I want to help you get to where you want to be.  Photography doesn't have to be just a passion or a side project. 

Turn your hobby into a career that'll stick with you for years to come.

I want to learn!

© Holly Marie Photography 2024

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