One-on-One Photography Mentorship with Tope Adenola

The difference between struggling and running a thriving photography business is strategy. This is why I have created a focused, two-month One-on-One Photography Mentorship that moves you past basic techniques. Learn to master your skills, deeply understand your ideal clientele, build lasting relationships, and connect directly with the 1% who will invest in your brand and expertise.

Stop Struggling: This 2 - Month Mentorship is Your Strategy for Success

• Finding Your Photographic Essence: Moving past the noise to frame the core of a person's story using The Simplicity First Approach.

• Advanced Creative Ideation: Translating internal concepts and narratives into a tangible, high-impact shoot brief.

• The Art of Direction & Connection: Building instant trust and genuine connection with subjects to elicit authentic, high-impact emotions every time.

WEEK 1

Mastering Your Photography Brand Identity, Voice, and Vision

The foundation of high-ticket success is having a compelling brand vision that lasts. In this intensive online session, we will deep-dive beyond the technical aspects of lights and camera to define your personal and artistic relevance. This is where you learn to truly become a voice in the photography space.

• Advanced Light Sculpting & Control: Moving beyond simple 2-light setups to sculpt and define subjects using advanced modifiers (softboxes, flags, grids) for high-impact portrait and commercial work.

• The Emotional Color Palette: Understanding how color temperature, shadows, and contrast influence the mood and story of your image, allowing you to connect deeper with the viewer.

• Creating Depth and Dimension: Mastering the interplay between background and foreground light to add professional polish and depth to both studio portraits and dynamic on-location shoots.

• High-Value Workflow & Tethering: Developing a repeatable, efficient lighting and tethering workflow that saves time on set and dramatically elevates your professional client experience.

WEEK 2

Mastering The Narrative of Light: Advanced Lighting for Story & Emotion

Light is the single most powerful storytelling tool in photography. Without creative mastery over light, your images will fail to connect and lose the essential narrative. This week, you will learn to intentionally manipulate both natural and artificial light to consistently achieve visual excellence and deepen the emotional impact of every photograph

• Signature Color Grading Workflow: Developing and implementing a repeatable custom color profile and grading workflow that instantly defines your artistic voice across all platforms.

• Advanced Portrait Retouching: Mastering non-destructive frequency separation, dodge & burn, and skin correction techniques to achieve flawless, natural-looking results for high-end portrait and commercial photography.

• Portfolio Sequencing & Culling: Learn professional strategies for curating your images, sequencing a portfolio that tells a story, and efficiently culling thousands of files to present only your strongest work.

• Consistency Across Platforms: Ensuring technical consistency in file delivery, resizing, and output profiles for web, print, and social media without sacrificing quality.

WEEK 3

Advanced Post-Production & Retouching: Defining Your Signature Style

Your final output is your brand's calling card. This practical, hands-on session is dedicated to achieving your recognizable Signature Look through technical mastery. You will be guided through advanced color grading, contrast, and selective adjustments, moving from raw file to a cohesive, impactful visual statement ready for your high-paying clients.

• Defining & Targeting Your Niche: Identifying and targeting high-value publications, art buyers, or private clients who value artistic portraiture and premium pricing.

• Compelling Pitch Decks & Portfolio Presentation: Creating irresistible pitch decks for agencies, securing high-value artistic commissions, and mastering in-person portfolio presentation skills.

• Mastering Usage Rights & Photography Licensing: Understanding industry standards for pricing, negotiating usage rights, and licensing fees specifically for commercial, print, and gallery representation.

• Client Relationship Management (CRM): The secret to retaining the 1%. Strategies for long-term client loyalty, advanced communication, and referral generation.

WEEK 4

Photography Business Strategy: Building Client Relationships & High-Ticket Sales

The final step in your journey is mastering the business of photography. This session pulls back the curtain on how successful photographers attract, manage, and retain high-value clientele. You will learn the definitive strategy for defining your niche, pitching effectively, and mastering pricing and licensing to ensure sustainable, profitable growth.

This is a journey toward mastery, not just a class. The program offers an extended one (1) month artistic accelerator where you receive dedicated one-on-one guidance, deep creative critiques, and actionable advice. Where your focus shifts from theory to implementation, ensuring you consistently apply the principles of Light, Connection, and Style in your real-world projects to truly master your unique photographic voice.

1 MONTH

Extended Mentorship Accelerator

Pricing

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The Portrait Artist Workflow

4 x 90-min sessions + 1 Month of Guided Mastery & Critique

Signature Style Intensive:

Single 90-minute Deep-Dive Critique/Q&A

$1300

$100

Investment

Investment

$700

Frequently asked questions

Can I join the mentorship if I’m not in your location?

Yes. All sessions can be taken entirely online. You can join from anywhere in the world.

How much does the mentorship cost?

Pricing depends on the package you choose:

• One-time session: $100

• 2-Month mentorship program: $1,300

What’s included in the mentorship?

You get direct guidance tailored to your goals covering creative direction, photography workflow, client management, business structure, and access to practical assignments. The 2-month program offers deeper transformation with weekly sessions and ongoing support.

Do I need professional equipment to join?

Yes. This mentorship is designed for creatives who already have a working photography setup. You’ll need a camera, basic lighting tools, and a computer for workflow and editing. The program is not beginner-level, so having your essential gear ready is important.

Are the sessions recorded?

Yes. Each session can be recorded and shared with you so you can revisit everything at your own pace.

Do you offer refunds?

Because the mentorship is a time-based, personalized program, all payments are final. However, you can reschedule sessions within the allowed window if something comes up.

Do you offer other learning resources?

Yes. Beyond mentorship, you can explore presets, e-books, video courses, and digital learning tools developed to help creatives grow at every stage.

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