I Hope Your Coach Is as Good as Mine Was! 

This young sailor was getting ready to exit Navy life and was asked by an “exit counselor” what I’d like to do when I got out.  Professional photography! A few days later I was under the mentorship of one of the finest portrait and wedding photographers in the Pacific Northwest. One of his peers told me that. It was a chance to learn the pro side of photography and it was an indispensable experience! I’d love to tell you sometime what an incredible time that was and how it empowered me to get started in the right direction.

That training leveraged my career in ways I couldn’t even imagine at the time!

That was my genesis as a professional. I had a technical and aesthetic foundation through a correspondence course prior to working with Bob and later attended Brooks Institute of Photography, but the coaching I got from him is what got me onto the right path.

And that’s the point every serious photophile needs to get. Whether you are interested in going pro or not, or whether you need to upgrade your photography skills in just certain areas, find yourself a good coach. Find one who is not only competent but who is also patient, is a great communicator and understands where you are in your learning journey.

Serious photographers do what serious athletes do –

they find the right coach.

Let’s start with where you want to be. It only makes sense to begin with the end in mind, of having a clear target to aim at, right?

We then find out what you already know so that we don’t waste time on those things.

With that understanding of you as a guide I chart out a plan for you that is 100% custom-tailored to your needs, present it to you for your approval and we make adjustments, if needed, from your input.

Once we know your goals and where you are now, we can get you there much, much sooner than if you were on your own.

What do you want to shoot? (It’s OK to use that word around here 😉)

• Vacations & Travel?
• Loved ones? Portraits?
• Weddings?
• Sports?
• Real Estate and Architectural?
• Flowers?
• Nature? Wildlife? Scenics?
• Photojournalism?

Whatever fires you up about using your camera –

that’s what we design your Personal Coaching around.

There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to customizing a Personal Coaching program for you.

Maybe You Already Knew This, but…

Knowledge of a subject, no matter how expert, doesn’t also mean the ability to teach. I’ve met plenty of people who are really good at what they do but flop at communicating their skills in ways that students need.

One of my coaching mentees said this about me: “… (he) is one of those people who not only knows his subject, but also has the rare ability to explain things clearly.”         – Lana S. of Colorado Springs, who teaches Music and Russian language

Our initial interview is complementary, as it should be.   It’s where I get to know you and your goals better and you ask me anything.

Only then do I design a path, with your input, that leads to you getting what you want from photography.

What a Coaching Session Looks Like

• First, we decide on the right pace for you and your schedule. Not too fast, not too slow – just right.
• You get Feedback on each of your assignments. You learn what you did well and what would have made your photo even better.
• You keep learning new tips, tricks, techniques and methods, following the path we chart together.
• Your assignments are designed around who you are and what your goals are. Not too hard, not too easy – just right. 
• How we meet, whether in person or teleconference, will be decided on a case-by-case basis.

Between sessions I’m just a phone call away to answer your questions.

So, What’s Your Next Step?  You have options.

1. You can call, which is best. People connect better voice-to-voice.  Please use the CONTACT tab. My number there is invisible to those pesky ‘bots.
2. You can text. This gets us aware of each other but accomplishes little more than that.
3. You can email. This is much better than texting, but both lead to a phone call or, if local, a one-to-one visit.

We then get acquainted so that we can know each other better as people. 

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE WE TALK

Please understand that I can only take 5 to 6 Personal Coaching students at a time and that there may be a waiting list. This assures each student the best I can offer.

Before accepting you as a student you and I both need to know that our investment of time and resources is going to be mutually worthwhile. I use an assessment tool to gauge whether my coaching will work well for you.

My Hourly Fee for Coaching is $150 USD per hour (per January 1, 2023).

Includes Feedback on Assignment Images.

Terms and Conditions apply.