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Your work has more in it. Let's find it.
You don’t need another youtube tutorial.
You need direction.
The Mentor Sessions are for photographers and creatives who feel there’s more in them. More vision, more potential, more stories to tell but who need clarity on how to actually move forward.
Not just technically, but creatively and strategically. In these sessions we don’t follow trends, we build worlds.
We talk about your style, your ideas, your doubts, your ambitions and how to translate all of that into work that feels true to you and attracts the right clients.
Think of it as having someone next to you who challenges you, helps you make sharper choices and pushes you to stop playing small.
Someone who doesn’t give you a generic step-by-step plan, but helps you create your own lane with intention, confidence and a clear creative direction.
Whether you’re finding your voice, refining your positioning or ready to level up and go all in.
The Mentor Sessions are designed to meet you where you are and guide you to where you want to be.
No fluff. No one-size-fits-all advice.
Just honest feedback, creative strategy and real growth, tailored to you and your work.
THE MENTOR SESSIONS ARE FOR YOU IF:
• You know you have talent, but you’re craving more direction and focus
• You want your work to feel stronger, more intentional and more you
• You’re done with copying trends and ready to build your own visual language
• You want to attract better clients, not just more clients
• You’re willing to put in the work and take your growth seriously
And maybe also:
• You feel stuck at the same level for a while
• You have ideas, but no clear plan how to execute them
• You want honest feedback, not just compliments
• You want your work to feel stronger, more intentional and more you
• You’re done with copying trends and ready to build your own visual language
• You want to attract better clients, not just more clients
• You’re willing to put in the work and take your growth seriously
And maybe also:
• You feel stuck at the same level for a while
• You have ideas, but no clear plan how to execute them
• You want honest feedback, not just compliments
What makes The Mentor Sessions different?
This isn’t generic business coaching.
And it’s not just about camera settings either.
My background in fashion and editorial photography means we work from concept, story and visual identity. The same way brands are built. We talk about styling, color, set design, collaborations, getting organized, workflow and how to create images that actually stand out in a crowded industry.
Depending on the trajectory, we even shoot together in my studio. So you don’t just leave with insights, but with real experience, new work and a clearer creative signature.
It’s creative direction, strategy and mindset — all in one.
WHAT WE’LL WORK ON TOGETHER
Personal portfolio & direction review
We always start with your work.
What already feels strong? What doesn’t yet say what you want it to say? And where do you want to grow next?
Based on that, we decide together where to put the focus. No fixed program: your goals lead the way.
Deep dive into technique, workflow & creative approach
Depending on what you need right now, we can dive into things like:
• Studio lighting & flash: how to build clean, powerful light setups
• Working with natural light: indoors and outdoors
• Beauty photography: for high-end, detail-focused imagery
• Natural portraits — soft, honest and character-driven
• Business & personal branding portraits: professional, but never boring
• Concept development — from idea to visual execution
• Creative fashion photography
Or a mix of different topics.
Everything is flexible and tailored to your level and ambitions.
WHAT WE’LL WORK ON TOGETHER
Shooting together — guided, but hands-on
If you book the full day option you’ll work with a model and actually create new images during the session.
I’ll guide you while you shoot: from directing your model and working with light, to making stronger creative choices on set.
This is not just watching, this is doing, experimenting and learning in real time.
Editing & finishing your images
We close with a look into the editing process.
How you select images, build a consistent look and finish them in Lightroom, Capture One and Photoshop.
No secret sauce, just honest workflow.
After The Mentor Sessions, you won’t just feel more inspired, you’ll actually know what to do next.
• A clearer creative direction and stronger visual identity
• More confidence in your style and the choices you make
• Sharper concepts and more intentional shoots
• A portfolio that better reflects the work you want to be hired for
• No more guessing. No more overthinking.
• Just clarity, momentum and work that finally feels aligned with where you want to go.
The options
Duration: 3,5 hours
Investment: €450 ex. vat
• Sharpen your creative direction
• Work on specific skills or concepts
• Get honest feedback on your portfolio
• Brainstorming about your business
• Optimizing your workflow
• Editing 101
Duration: 7 hours
Investment: €875 ex. vat
• Concept development: story, mood, styling & set
• Lighting & technical setup (studio or location)
• Full guided photoshoot with model from an agency
• Image selection and editing workflow
• Sessions take place in my studio [formfolds.fotostudio]
• Payment in advance, split payment possible for full day sessions
• Full Day Creative Session: Lunch included (let me know if you have any allergies)
READY TO STOP PLAYING IT SAFE?
If you’ve been feeling that itch, that you want to create bolder, stronger, more intentional work. This is your sign to finally go for it.
The Mentor Sessions are not about perfection.
They’re about trusting your ideas, making braver creative choices and building work that actually excites you again.
No more waiting until you feel “ready enough”.
You grow by doing. By experimenting. By showing up.
And I’ll be right there next to you, helping you push your creative limits and turn your ideas into images you’re proud of.
How to book
1 Send me a message via Instagram
2 Tell me where you’re at, what you want to learn and what kind of work you want to create
3 I’ll get back to you to see which session fits you best
4 Half Day or Full Day: we choose what matches your goals
5 We pick a date and lock in your session
6 After confirmation and payment, your spot is secured and we start preparing your creative session.