Group Mentoring

Programme Detail:

Photography is not just about capturing scenes or moments, it is a form of self-expression & a way to communicate emotions, stories, & perspectives. However, many good photographers find themselves challenged creatively, limited to perhaps one or two approaches within their preferred genres, often struggling to move beyond taking semi-creative records of what they see, rather than personally expressive work.

This is where our photographic mentoring programme comes in. This programme is designed to help photographers explore their personal expression, overcome creative block, & extend their photography beyond just documenting the world around them. Through a growth & inspiration orientation to personal development, we will work closely with participants in small groups to identify their interests, approaches & goals within photography. Guidance will be provided along with support & feedback to help photographers push their boundaries, experiment with new approaches, & develop their own photographic voice.

Whether you are a beginner looking to improve your vision or an experienced photographer seeking to develop or reignite your passion for the craft, the programme is adjusted to meet your individual needs & aspirations. By joining the mentoring programme, you will not only enhance your expression but also gain the confidence & inspiration to create meaningful & impactful images that truly reflect who you are as a photographer.

The programme is one of continuous development, within a small group of up to 6 photographers augmented with the addition of one-to-one sessions. Each participant will work on a project, with a defined completion date specific to each person, the dates may not be the same as everyone else’s, as they are individually agreed upon. This allows for new members to join the group at any time, adding new energy & input to the group. Each project will culminate in the production of a small printed book (included in the price) which we will share with the group.

The programme will be for 6 months with 10 group sessions of 1.5 hours, 2 one to one 1-hour sessions, plus a 45-minute kick-off discovery session. It will encourage self-reflection, experimentation with differing photographic mindsets, have constructive group & leader feedback. It will ask you to challenge yourself & provide you with many sources of inspiration. It will support you to evolve as a photographer.

Personal induction into the group:

Each participant will be supplied with an introductory questionnaire to discover & identify the participant’s current status, needs & goals, followed by a 45-minute one-to-one initial review session to understand & establish the most important aspects the participant may benefit from. Elements of the group mentoring programme will be considered / styled to address such areas wherever possible.

Group dynamics:

The group will consist of up to 6 photographers, all interested in the growth of their craft, vision & personal expression. It is a rolling programme so new participants can join at any time up to the maximum. The intention is that we all learn from & be inspired by each other, with significant input & guidance from me.

Materials:

Supporting materials will be provided such as memory joggers, definitions of key concepts & other useful tools.

Do get in touch if you have any questions, thank you!