PHOTOGRAPHY MENTORSHIP
Define your visual voice and share your story
If you’re looking for kind and creative support along your photography journey, you’ve come to the right place.
I’m here to nurture your creative voice with sensitivity and intention.
Share your story and define your visual voice.
What if you could have a photography business that supports your vision for your life?
Photography has given me such meaning and fulfillment. Throughout my creative career, I’ve realized the importance of celebrating and embracing the little moments of progress which is why I’ve created a mentorship program. Entrepreneurship can be quite lonely at times, foraging your own path to your goals. I want to share my knowledge and nurture newcomers to the photography community so you can achieve your creative business goals and create a life you love. Real-time feedback with one-on-one constructive and instructive critique is invaluable as a growing photographer.
Rather than exclusively focusing on techniques, my mentorship program is founded on a holistic approach from a soulful perspective. Techniques and strategies can be taught. But having the right mindset, playing with our creativity, and voicing our vision are the foundational pillars for growth. Visual storytelling, to me, goes hand-in-hand with this human element. Our lens is how we see the world. Ultimately, it shapes how we can live a life with joy and fulfillment.
So wherever you find yourself on your creative path, if you are just starting out or a season photographer — I’d love to help you grow and reach your creative potential!
Potential topics to be discussed…
(but not limited to!)
Defining your unique visual voice and style
Visual storytelling
Styling
Props
Lighting
Post-processing/editing
Image/portfolio review
How to nurture and find clients
Client pitches
Workflows
Shoot planning
Pricing & contracts
Anything you’d like to discuss!
What It Includes:
Recording Of Our Video Call
Each session will be held and recorded over zoom. You will receive a MP4 video recording of your session so you can look back on it anytime you like.
1:1 Tailored Guidance
You will receive 1:1 guidance and support via Zoom on any topic listed above that is troubling you. Each of your concerns will be addressed with undivided attention, sensitivity, and curiosity on your greater vision to achieve your photography business goals. To cultivate a greater understanding of your needs, I will send you a worksheet and questionnaire which undoubtedly will help you too!
Accountability Check-in
After each session within the 5-month package, we will work together to create an accountability check-in point schedule for you along the way. I will follow up via email to check in on your progress and hold you accountable for what we originally set out together. If necessary, we can regroup and pivot depending on your needs.
Why work with me?
I am a photographer and author in Maui, Hawaii. I have worked with leading brands, including Francis Ford Coppola, Vermont Creamery, and Olympia Provisions. My work has been featured in The New York Times, among other international publications.
On a personal note, I love learning and sharing what I’ve discovered along the way. I have had many ups and downs as an entrepreneur, and I firmly believe in the power of wholeheartedly embracing your style and aesthetic. Regardless of your style, I welcome all photographers without judgment, wherever you may be on your journey. As a sensitive person, I understand the deep attachment to your work and will address all concerns with kindness, empathy, and openness.
As a forever student, I appreciate the value of sharing knowledge and tips to help you grow. Cultivating your aesthetic and style is just as exciting for you as it is for me. I love seeing photographers and creatives branch out from standard box principles to create their own style and visual voice. Unfortunately, it seems everyone is following the same trends, techniques, and styles, making it ever so difficult to distinguish individual personalities. This perspective is all the more reason why I take such pride in helping you overcome your challenges and concerns as you develop your unique voice.
I would be thrilled to work with you and help you on your journey in any way I can. Your story matters. You have everything you need already to improve and grow. Perhaps an instructional and supportive mentorship is the only missing component!
If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out via email: alanna@alannaoneil.com
FAQs
let’s hear them!
How will we work together?
Each meeting will be held via Zoom so you can have a digital recording to refer back to in the future.
What if I have to reschudule?
Life happens, I understand. If you need to reschedule we can work together to find another time that works best for both of us.
What if I miss a session?
Hopefully that won’t happen! I will send you two emails in the days prior via a Google Calendar notification so if you need to reschedule you will have plenty of time.
Can we talk in between calls?
Yes through Voxer, a voice messaging walkie-talkie system. You can send me messages directly through Voxer via text or a voice note and I’ll get back to you within 48 hours.
Do my sessions expire?
No they don’t! Your sessions will be there when you need them so you don’t need to feel pressure of using them all up at once. You can use them in your own time or spread them out throughout the year if you like. It’s up to you!
How do I schedule my session?
After completing your purchase of one or the 5 package series, I will send you a questionnaire and a link to some available time slots. You can book just the first one out of the 5 session package, and choose the next 4 dates at a later time.
Can we talk about multiple different subjects in one session?
Yes of course! That’s the beauty of a creative mind no? We can discuss anything you like, I will let you lead the topics you’d like to work though. This is all about what you need in the moment.
Do you offer a payment plan for the 5 session package?
Yes! I do offer an automatic 4 installment payment plan that roughly equals to be $318 per installment. If you’d prefer that option, send me an email.
Mentorship Options
The 2-Call Creative Deep Dive (new!)
This is perfect if you don’t need a full mentorship yet, you want direction, refinement, inspiration, and practical guidance you can implement immediately.
The 2-Call Creative Deep Dive is an intimate, focused mini-mentorship designed to bring clarity, direction, and momentum to your photography. Over two 75-minute sessions, we’ll explore where you are creatively, what feels scattered or stuck, and what wants to emerge next.
You’ll receive a thoughtful portfolio or project review, a personalized 60–90 day creative roadmap, and optional one-week follow-up support to integrate everything we uncover. It’s a potent, spacious reset that gives you the insight, confidence, and grounding to move into your next creative era with intention.
It's the perfect creative reset to get back in gear and get back on track!
Two 75-minute calls
Portfolio or project review
Personalized 60–90 day creative roadmap
Optional one week of follow-up support
Your investment: $550 (BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL)
5 x 1 Hour Mentorship Session Package
If you’d like to delve deeper into your creative journey with me, the 5 x 1-hour mentorship sessions may be a good fit. We can discuss specific topics or anything you need support with. Depending on your needs, we can create a timeline with set milestones based on each session. You can send me photos, questions, or anything you’d like to talk about.
The 5-Call Creative Mentorship is a comprehensive, personalized container designed to guide you deeply into your photography and creative vision. Across five one-on-one 60-minute sessions, we’ll refine your visual voice, review your portfolio or projects, and address both the technical and emotional aspects of your work.
You’ll receive practical guidance, tools, and strategies to build cohesion, confidence, and momentum in your photography, along with ongoing support to help you integrate what we uncover.
This mentorship is for the photographer who is ready to invest in themselves, expand their creative potential, and move forward with clarity, intention, and grounded confidence.
Your investment: $1,150
(BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL normally $1,275)
1 Hour Clarity Call
If you have a specific question or would like to discuss a specific topic, the one-hour session will provide clarity and support.
We can talk about anything you’d like, or a specific topic or project you’d like guidance on.
Your investment: $175
Do you have more questions? Please fill out the inquiry form. I can’t wait to work with you!
