Karl Mackie at PAVILION, Newquay

1-2-1 PHOTOGRAPHY MENTORING

If you are looking to establish a photography business that aligns with your passions and can help you earn a living, you might feel overwhelmed by the prospect. However, there is no need to worry. Photography mentoring is a personalized approach that can benefit photographers at any stage of their journey.

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GROW YOUR CRAFT & LAUNCH YOUR BUSINESS

Photographers may seek assistance for various reasons. Some may want feedback on their work, while others may need guidance on how to pitch to their ideal clients or optimize their photography business for financial stability. I have mentored A Level students up to degree level, as well as amateurs and professionals with a variety of options to meet your specific needs, ranging from a 90-minute consultation via Zoom to a year-long program that is customized to help you achieve your goals.

If you're looking for more personalized mentorship tailored to your specific requirements, check out the options below for my undivided attention.

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90 MINUTES ONLINE ZOOM

£150.00
A customized Zoom session tailored to your specific needs. Whether you need a review of your latest work or a comprehensive overview of your business model, we can cover all aspects, including, but not limited to:

• Portfolio Review
• Image Critique
• Workflow
• Editing
• Branding
• Social Media
• Pitching
• Pricing

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4 x 90-MINUTE SESSIONS ZOOM

£500.00
4 x 90-minute Zoom sessions to be used over 12 months, 90 minutes at a time or combined to create longer sessions. Think of this as a more In-depth mentorship on making your photography business work for you. Whether you need a review of your latest work, advice on shooting & editing or a comprehensive overview of your business model, we can cover all aspects including, but not limited to:

• Portfolio Review
• Editing
• Building your brand
• Pitching
• Workflow
• SEO Overview
• Social Media

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12 MONTHS

£1950.00
A 12-month mentoring program, 90 minutes at a time or combined to create longer sessions tailored to meet the specific needs of photographers, designed to help beginners launch their professional journey or for those who want to take their existing business and move it forward even further.

The program is based on a modular personal development solution. You will establish new objectives after each session, which we will review at each stage. Included in the 12-month mentoring program but not limited to:

• 11 x 90-minute Zoom sessions
• One Full-Day Outdoor Workshop in Cornwall
• Portfolio Review
• Ongoing Support and Advice after the sessions have finished

This program can be paid quarterly.

Testimonials

I finally get the exposure triangle

I’ve been a fan of Karl’s work for years so it was a no brainer for me to join one of his workshops. From the start, Karl was extremely patient and explained everything clearly. I wanted to get off auto mode and shoot fully manual, and do a mix of street and surf photography. He tailored the day exactly to my needs and I learnt so much. I finally get the exposure triangle and I’ve already been out practising.

Karl’s a great guy, really friendly and enthusiastic about photography. If you need some creative inspiration or want to get off auto mode, don’t hesitate to book one of his workshops!

Kirsty Hill

WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!

Attended one of Karl's photography workshops recently. What an experience! We spent three days travelling to some of the most beautiful locations in Cornwall, photographing the surf and the gorgeous coastline.

The workshop was officially a surf photography workshop, and unfortunately the conditions weren't in our favour this particular trip. But Karl's intimate knowledge of his home county and decades of experience as a photographer meant we were able to adapt easily and travel to the locations that had the best weather and conditions. Got some great photos and enjoyed some great conversations about photography, working in the creative field, music, pets and life in general.

Already booked another workshop with Karl later this year and this definitely won’t be the last. Highly recommended.

Chris Higgins

Karl is a natural mentor

“Totally unlike any photography workshop I've done before. This was the perfect balance of outdoor adventure, creative inspiration and practical advice. Karl did so much more than helping me to improve my technical skills and confidence using my camera in manual mode (although he definitely did that too)! He also focused on developing my 'eye' for recognising photo opportunities. He is a natural mentor and took an interest in my style rather than giving generic advice. I picked up some amazing practical tips that he uses as a pro photographer that I never would have known otherwise. This workshop was such a blast. I had the best time hanging out with Karl, hiking and exploring the Newquay headland and soaking up inspiration that I can honestly say has changed the way I approach photography.”

Seth Rowden

Take your photography to the next level

“I recently had a photography workshop with Karl in Cornwall. I had never done anything like that before and didn’t know whether it would be too difficult or too serious or whether I would enjoy it, but it felt like we were just hanging out shooting, while at the same time learning a huge amount! I loved every minute of it. Karl gave me so much to think about going forward in my photography, while at the same time making it fun and laid back. I'm looking forward to applying what I learnt with him and would recommend his workshops for anyone looking to take their photography to the next level!”

Laurie Taylor

A really great introduction

“I recently did a photography workshop with Karl in Cornwall where we learned to shoot with film. I’m interested in shooting beach landscapes so it was a really great introduction. I feel I finished the day with some solid learnings and advice. Thanks so much!”

Charlotte Galzari