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Way before photography was an idea in my mind, I knew I wanted to be a teacher. I got my education degree, did some graduate work, and taught in a classroom for 4 years. Then—long story very short—I made the difficult decision to step away from the classroom so I could take my photography business full-time.
Though I was excited to focus all my energy on photography, I definitely left a piece of my heart in teaching. Nothing lights my fire quite like watching a lightbulb go off in a student’s head. I geek out when I am able to design a curriculum to take my students from point A to point B (and point C and beyond!)
So it is with great anticipation that I am launching the education sector of my business—something that truly allows me to join my two passions and share with you what I’ve learned after more than ten years of experience as a professional photographer.
I'll be pulling back the curtain on EVERYTHING I do, from workflow to business philosophy to posing to how I gained a loyal client base without spending a dime on marketing :)
Get on the waitlist for the Tender Photographer Course (coming 2025)!
THE COURSE
Are you ready to take your business to the next level, but you just need some specific direction and accountability (and maybe a friendly kick in the pants)?
Apply for boot camp!
BOOT CAMP
Do you have specific questions about lighting? Composition? Gear? Posing?
Schedule a mentor session to get one-time targeted instruction on 1 to 4 specific topics!
ONE-TIME CALL
I am a firm believer that every photographer (myself included) can benefit from education at every stage. I can tell you from personal experience: the biggest seasons of growth in my business have happened right after meetings with my mentor. Whether you're just getting started with photography or you have a business that you're trying to expand, I guarantee you I've got a program that will help you grow!
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see kaelyn's work here!
During our session, she provided clear examples of how to grow my brand, hone my style, and connect with clients on a personal level. She's the best!
- Kaelyn C, couples and wedding photographer
Before I participated in a mentor session with Carissa, I felt like I had very little direction in my business.
see Michaela's work here!
I loved having someone to hold me accountable. It was evident that she cared so much & I was continuously impressed by the effort that she put in to help me move forward in my business!
- Michaela M, newborn photographer
Carissa was great to work with!
I have more of a workflow. I have invested in getting more creative in my craft. I have posted much more intentionally. I am still working on the website, but much more improved. I am much more confident in my pricing.
- Ireen H, wedding and senior photographer
Since working with Carissa, I have become much more organized in my photography.
I want in!
possible topics:
- $250 / hour
- 1 to 4 hours
- 1 to 2 topics per hour
- virtual or in-person
- video recording and meeting notes will be made available to student 24 hours after the session.
posing
editing
lighting
gear
workflow
business strategy
marketing
branding
other (let's talk!)
details:
One-time meetings covering 1-4 specific topics
Mentor sessions:
- pre-coaching curriculum meeting
- monthly 90-minute coaching sessions
(TWELVE total)
- weekly assignments in between meetings
- free portfolio curation session
- lifetime access to online portal with all of my spreadsheets, questionnaires, email templates, and guides ($500 value!)
5000
- pre-coaching curriculum meeting
- monthly 90-minute coaching sessions
(SIX total)
- weekly assignments in between meetings
- free portfolio curation session
2500
- pre-coaching curriculum meeting
- monthly 90-minute coaching sessions
(THREE total)
- weekly assignments in between meetings
- free portfolio curation session
1250
Boot Camp is currently available by application only. Each student’s curriculum is fully customized to fit their goals and schedule. This is a rigorous program for motivated photographers who are ready to invest some serious time and effort to take their business to the next level.
Not sure if you’re ready to commit to Boot Camp yet? No worries! After you apply, you’ll get a link to schedule a free 30 minute goal-setting session with me to see if Boot Camp can help you achieve your goals!
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BOOT CAMP
apply + schedule your free goal setting meeting here
