Something that I learned a long time ago is that if you’re not willing to invest in yourself + your business, how can you expect others to invest in you?
I jumped into wedding photography with no prior experience or formal education – what I did have in spades was this intense urge to succeed + a gut feeling that told me I needed to go for it + chase my happiness.
Figuring everything out on your own can feel tough, scary + daunting. When I first started out, there weren’t many accessible mentorships or courses for new photographers; all of them were geared towards creatives who were already established in their careers + in most cases the investment was too much for where I was at (definitely hard to justify spending upwards of $10,000 when you’re still finding your footing)! I knew I would have benefited tremendously from some form of mentoring, but didn't feel like that was an option, so I turned towards things like Creative Live + YouTube videos! I was grateful to have these free resources + they definitely helped, but it was missing that human element – having the option to ask further questions, or having a support system, and speaking with actual people!
You need to make mistakes, it’s a part of business + being human (hello growth!) – but my hope is that through The Willow Sessions, we can get you to where you want to go faster, with minimum U - turns along the way. Helping you shift your perspective on being in the building stages of your career + helping you realize that you’re in the most opportunistic place possible – I’m here to help you seize that! Are you ready to build your dream business from the get go? Alright babes, let’s GO!
I
just
want
to
say...
...I'm
already
SO PROUD
of you!
You’re here because you’re ready to invest in your dream and invest in yourself - That's a great place to start!
The willow sessions
As we work together, we’ll be focusing on topics tailored uniquely to you to grow your business, focusing on the three largest areas of opportunity that we identify + creating actionable steps to achieve your goals. You can expect us to touch on topics like branding, social media, client experience, niching down, workflows, time management, finding your voice + all of that good stuff!
Included;
+ In depth questionnaires
to get to know you and your business
+ Welcome PDF
for onboarding and providing you important resources
+ 4 quarterly calls
One two hour onboarding call + 3 follow up calls to hold you accountable, celebrate wins + plan out your next steps
+ Website + pricing guide review
to identify areas of opportunity where you can improve
+ PDF with our workflow
from receiving an inquiry all of the way to delivering a gallery
Hey dreamer!
Hey dreamers!
+ You’re ready to make the jump to full-time wedding photography but aren’t sure how
+ You’re just starting your career but know in your heart of hearts + gut of guts that there is no other career you want (that’s how I felt!)
+ You’re looking for a safe + positive space to ask questions you might think are silly (no such thing)
+ You’re looking for a mentorship experience that leaves you feeling confident, motivated + inspired to take action (Imposter syndrome who?)
+ You’re looking for guidance on building your dream wedding photography business from the get go!
If you're a photog that's new to the game, this is for you!
I have a passion for people that are new to wedding photography and have geared this mentorship specifically to those photogs! The Willow Sessions are for you if;
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My mentorship session with Jess was great! She was so relaxed and understanding about all my different thought processes, concerns, and questions. She had really great tips and it was so helpful to hear from her personal business experiences. She went above and beyond and left me detailed notes that totally shifted my perspective, AND she gave me digestible and possible “homework” to help me take concrete steps in making my photography business better. I’ve never had another photographer look at my business this way and she was so helpful and insightful! Our conversation gave me renewed energy and made me think it’s all actually possible! Mentorships with Jess are perfect for those that want a relaxed, tailored, and helpful atmosphere without any judgment. Thanks so much Jess!
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Kristen
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I had my photography mentorship yesterday with Jess and it was absolutely amazing. Super informative and honestly exactly what I’ve been missing in my business. She was incredibly detailed and thorough. I woke up completely energized and dying to start working on the actions she gave me to help my business.
She is incredibly positive and uplifting which was incredibly helpful for me when dealing with lack of confidence in myself.
I would absolutely recommend Jess to other photographers who aren’t sure what’s missing in the business. She’s honestly amazing!!!
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Keri
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I am a new photographer and have a HUGE interest in becoming a wedding photographer. I had a mentor session with Jess and I would recommend her to anyone who is feeling a little stuck, not sure what their next move should be, needs some encouragement and real, raw, honest feedback with what you need to do to take your business to the next level. Jess helped simplify things for me in order to achieve my dreams. She answered all of my questions and I left the call feeling motivated and ready to take on the world. She also included a really great PDF guide with unreal information and resources that I now have to use, look back on and reference. Thank you so much Jess for this awesome experience. Your authenticity and encouragement meant a lot to me :)
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Rachael
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To all my photographer friends out there, do yourself a favour and BOOK A 1-ON-1 MENTORSHIP WITH JESS! Seriously, it was such a helpful and amazing experience! I'm still pretty new to the photography industry, and Jess was so thorough and receptive with all of the questions I asked. She took time to ask about my own journey, and got to know me personally. She is such a friendly spirit, that it really felt like I was chatting with an old friend, and that I was in a safe space to ask any questions I may have. I took away SO much information and inspiration from our meeting and I seriously can't thank Jess for being so rad and teaching me.
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Chloe
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My mentorship session with Jess was great! She was so relaxed and understanding about all my different thought processes, concerns, and questions. She had really great tips and it was so helpful to hear from her personal business experiences. She went above and beyond and left me detailed notes that totally shifted my perspective, AND she gave me digestible and possible “homework” to help me take concrete steps in making my photography business better. I’ve never had another photographer look at my business this way and she was so helpful and insightful! Our conversation gave me renewed energy and made me think it’s all actually possible! Mentorships with Jess are perfect for those that want a relaxed, tailored, and helpful atmosphere without any judgment. Thanks so much Jess!
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Kristen
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I had my photography mentorship yesterday with Jess and it was absolutely amazing. Super informative and honestly exactly what I’ve been missing in my business. She was incredibly detailed and thorough. I woke up completely energized and dying to start working on the actions she gave me to help my business.
She is incredibly positive and uplifting which was incredibly helpful for me when dealing with lack of confidence in myself.
I would absolutely recommend Jess to other photographers who aren’t sure what’s missing in the business. She’s honestly amazing!!!
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Keri
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I am a new photographer and have a HUGE interest in becoming a wedding photographer. I had a mentor session with Jess and I would recommend her to anyone who is feeling a little stuck, not sure what their next move should be, needs some encouragement and real, raw, honest feedback with what you need to do to take your business to the next level. Jess helped simplify things for me in order to achieve my dreams. She answered all of my questions and I left the call feeling motivated and ready to take on the world. She also included a really great PDF guide with unreal information and resources that I now have to use, look back on and reference. Thank you so much Jess for this awesome experience. Your authenticity and encouragement meant a lot to me :)
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Rachael
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To all my photographer friends out there, do yourself a favour and BOOK A 1-ON-1 MENTORSHIP WITH JESS! Seriously, it was such a helpful and amazing experience! I'm still pretty new to the photography industry, and Jess was so thorough and receptive with all of the questions I asked. She took time to ask about my own journey, and got to know me personally. She is such a friendly spirit, that it really felt like I was chatting with an old friend, and that I was in a safe space to ask any questions I may have. I took away SO much information and inspiration from our meeting and I seriously can't thank Jess for being so rad and teaching me.
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Chloe
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all spots have been filled!
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much to everyone for the overwhelming interest and booking out the available mentorship spots so quickly! We're looking to open up a few more spots later on this year, so check back here and keep an eye on our Instagram this fall for more information and for a few more goodies that we'll be launching as the year goes on!
XOXO Jess + Matt