Pay only after contacting Melissa Soto Photography for approval.

This includes 2 hour chat time and 2 hour shooting time:

I am so honored that you would consider a mentorship with me! Many people have reached out over the years wondering if I could teach them and now I am diving in to help you achieve everything you’ve wanted to learn about photography, editing, or becoming a small business owner. Got a new or never used DSLR camera? Maybe you’ve been doing this photography thing for a few years but feel like you’re not getting any where? Over ten years ago, I picked up a camera and 100% taught myself everything I know. It wasn’t easy and it was painfully long. I didn’t learn the easy way, but you can. Because I am self-taught means the way that I do things, not the same as anybody else (nor any way they would teach in photog school). Let’s get working and get you to where you want to be! I take the role of mentor very highly so choosing me to work with you on your goals means you have a trusted coach in your corner cheering you on!

1. Meet + Eat: Everything is better with food and friends! We’ll meet up at a local coffee shop or your favorite eatery. I am an open book. You can ask me anything. We can talk editing, business, social media to post-session work flow. No question will go unanswered. Bring all your curiosity and you’ll leave with an abundant amount of information to up your photography business.

2. Mentee Questionnaire: Shortly after booking your mentorship, you will receive a questionnaire so we can hit everything you want to discuss. Your mentorship will be tailored to exactly what you want to cover.

3. Portfolio Review: Before we meet up I will go over your photos and be ready to give you feedback. I will be honest! We will discuss your strong areas and where you can improve. If you’re just starting out, then I’ll have you do a model call to get the photos you need to review (I’ll help you with this if you’ve never done one).

4. Lightroom Presets: You’ll get a copy of my Lightroom Presets. They are brand new in 2022 and I can’t wait to give them to you. They are epic! You’ll receive both collections - a color and a black & white one (name of collections are still pending).

5. Let’s Go Shoot: A photoshoot that you’ll get to tag along with (lifestyle family or maternity) or I can tag along with you on a session. You get to choose! I will help you with your camera settings, lighting, best angles, and unposing.

Way to go for chasing after your dreams! Investing in yourself is the number one thing you can do with the highest return! Whether you’re looking to take better photos, become more efficient in your editing skills, or learn how to run a small business, a mentorship program can move your photography skills and business forward in ways you couldn’t do on your own. Finding the right mentor is crucial to your success and I am happy to be a part of it! Let’s move your goals forward and crush the year!