Over the last 8 years I’ve witnessed & documented countless weddings, engagements, portraits, & families all over the world. I’ve attended workshops, made life changing connections with other creatives & clients, & learned an immense amount of knowledge about the wedding & photography industry. Each year has been a new year of growth, learning, & experimenting; throughout all of this, I’ve evolved and found my style & why. I want to give back by sharing what I’ve learned along the way, & cultivate a safe space to help others uncover & grasp their own way. I want to be there to cheer you on, & help guide you in whatever means you & your business yearns for. Overall, I want to be there for you, to help grow your business, to help find your voice, or simply to help you get out of a creative rut.
Because each client & business is different, I want our mentorship to be very versatile & customizable. I want you to be able to get the most out of every minute of our time together, so you very well will dictate what we go over & discuss.
$500 — What’s included
We’ll meet up at a local coffee shop one-on-one, in my hometown of Richmond, Virginia, or over FaceTime if you are out of town. We will have 2 hours where we can get to know one another a bit, have a Q&A, & cover anything you wish about the industry. I want to hear your story — where you’re from, what excites you, what your why is. I’ll be an open book, ready to answer any questions you may have to the best of my ability.
Here are some things we can cover, but are certainly not limited to:
workflow
client interaction (from inquiry to delivery)
how to capture authenticity and genuine emotion in your work
attracting your ideal client
equipment & camera settings
how to incorporate 35 mm and medium format film
processing and scanning film
taking and scanning polaroids
editing, lightroom, & post production process
pinterest
website critique
finding your style
how to submit to publications
how to work with brands
pricing
taxes & contracts
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“I'm a fellow photographer and came to Peyton for a mentor session. I have been obsessed with her work on film and wanted to know all about what she does behind the scenes on and after a wedding day. Before our session together, she asked me what topics I wanted to talk about and some questions I'd want to go over. When I told her I was interested in her film work, she offered to show me all her equipment (which is a lot) and her process! When I arrived, she was super organized, explained everything in a way that was simple and easy to understand. Best of all she left me feeling confident in what I had just learned and with tangible ways I could implement it in my own business. Peyton (and her husband and pup) were so sweet! They even sent me home with homemade cookies :) If you're considering a mentor session - I'd highly recommend Peyton. A lot of photographers won't share their "secrets" or how they actually work, but she was an open book! I'm an introvert and a little shy but Peyton was super welcoming and easy to talk to as well as REALLY FREAKING TALENTED!”
- Hayley
“Peyton is my favorite photographer. When I wanted to hire someone for a mentorship to learn more about the film side of photography, I knew she'd be my first pick. I've hired Peyton twice now, and the knowledge she shares with me as well as her teaching style always leaves me knowing my money was well spent on her.”
- Aly
“Wow! What can I really say about my time with Peyton to adequately some up how kind, considerate, and knowledgeable she is. I booked a mentorship with her expecting to learn some tricks of the trade involving film wedding photography, and boy did I learn just that & more! She took her time, careful thought, and input into making sure she answered all my questions thoroughly. We talked gear, posing, editing, softwares and so much more. If you connect with Peyton’s work and want to learn more, I HIGHLY recommend reaching out to her. It’s been a complete game changer for me and can’t wait to implement what I’ve learned!”
- Taylor