Mentoring sessions
Photography is never as simple as we (or others) think that it is. I have worked as a professional photographer and business owner for the past decade, as well as being an instructor at Rocky Mountain School of Photography. I would love to share with you the knowledge I’ve gained whether it is to help you grow creatively, technically, or navigate business-related challenges.
Mentoring Sessions are for the pro-photographer and photo-enthusiast alike. They are taught on a one-to-one basis, both in person at our studio and virtually, and tailored to your photography goals. So bring your questions, I'm truly an open book!
$99 per hour session or $255 for three.
Frequent Topics
Basic, Intermediate, & Advanced Photography
Manual Exposure
Off Camera Flash & Studio Lighting
Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom
Portfolio Reviews
Authentic Posing
Business & Marketing
Reviews
I can 100% say that it has been a GAME CHANGER.
“I had an incredible one-on-one mentor session with Mary focusing on flash. I'm a wedding photographer and going into my session with Mary I knew just enough to get by at wedding receptions. By the end of our time together, I truly felt confident in my flash knowledge and ability to light any space I'm in. Now, a few months later, I have been able to use all the skills Mary taught me for over 15 weddings. And I can 100% say that it has been a GAME CHANGER. Not only am I totally confident in my ability to light a reception space, I even find myself using flash for "getting ready portraits" and at other times throughout the wedding day (this NEVER would have happened prior to our mentor session). I've also been able to use flash for other types of portraits outside of weddings. I am so thankful I was able to have this time with Mary. She never made me feel silly or stupid, she was patient and understanding and made a HUGE impact on my business. If you're not super confident with your flash, you NEED to set up a mentor session with Mary. You'll leave feeling like a rockstar and your photos will speak for themselves!”
— H.B.
She did an excellent job of explaining things!
“Love Mary’s enthusiasm and organized way of teaching. She did an excellent job of explaining things!”
— A.S.
She’s great about making people feel welcome
“Mary is so positive and down-to-earth! And she’s great about making people feel welcome, answering any questions and understanding that each person has their own style, interests and creative approach. Before, I was really frustrated and didn’t understand how to go about using most of the settings on my camera and now I feel like I really understand more about how to use the manual setting on my camera, and honestly more inspired to try and get more comfortable with it. I know I have a lot to learn still, but I have a really solid foundation to build off of!”
— C.F.
Mary was immensely encouraging and inspiring.
“Mary was immensely encouraging and inspiring. I loved her passion for her art and for the success of others’ art. She balanced "technical" and "creative" perfectly, and showed how technical skills inspire creativity and vise versa. I felt how much she cared for the success of each student, going above and beyond to ensure that everyone understood in theory and in practice what she taught.”
— H.C.
She had a way of explaining information in a helpful and constructive manner that makes you want to come back.
"Mary is a great person to learn from! She had a way of explaining information in a helpful and constructive manner that makes you want to come back. I've taken a class and did a one-on-one instruction with her services. She's very talented and plentiful with information. I recommend Mary for any teaching needs."
— A.H.
She took the time to get to know exactly what I was looking to gain from our time together, and then worked patiently with me as I learned.
“I very much enjoyed my {mentoring} sessions with Mary! She took the time to get to know exactly what I was looking to gain from our time together, and then worked patiently with me as I learned. I would highly recommend Mary Brunst for not only photography classes but also for her excellent photography skills!.”
— N.L.
