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Grand Rapids Photography Mentor

Your West Michigan and Worldwide Photography Mentor

Every photographer has unique goals, and I’m here to help you crush yours.

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Grand Rapids Photography Mentor
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We’ll start where you are today, so we can grow into your dreams together.

I want to share with you the ins and outs of client experience, the importance of styling, workflow, and how to create connection during your sessions that will give you confidence running your photography business!

For photographers who can travel to Grand Rapids, Michigan, I offer 1:1 in person photography mentorships to elevate your business, and your portfolio! If traveling is not possible, no problem. I also offer 1:1 online photography mentorships worldwide that will help set up your business for success!

I am on your side, ready to celebrate along with you every step of the way. I can’t wait to watch you crush your business goals!

  • Starting a new business can be overwhelming! I'm hear to help you develop your hard skills, define your personal style, and own business strategies that get new clients in the door!

  • Sometimes the art comes naturally but the business side of things needs a little pick me up. I'm here to help you deliver your uniquely crafted skill to the masses!

  • Do you have a refined photography craft and a steady income, but you're ready to fill your books with the clients that really fill your cup? Look no further! I can help.

Mentorship Packages

The Basic

Photography can feel overwhelming, so let’s empower you with confidence and equip you with fresh strategies so that it doesn’t feel like that anymore! In this time together, I will take an intensive look at your website and socials. I’ll bring expert suggestions, improvements and direction on how to book your dream clients.

You'll leave with a new found spark to crush your business goals, along with a clear vision on what your business will be!

✓ Perfect for any photographer who feels stuck

✓ Perfect for photographers who have a lot of questions and don't know where to start

✓ Perfect for new photography business owners

The Magic

For photographers locally and globally who are serious about growing their business by crushing tangible, realist goals one step at a time.

This mentorship will shape every aspect of your business over the course of a year.

✓ Perfect for any photographer who feels uninspired

✓ Perfect for any photographer locally or willing to travel to Grand Rapids, Michigan who wants to grow in storytelling photography

✓ Perfect for new photography business owners

Max Value
& Growth

The Olive Branch

Shape your business goals and photography skills with a 2 hour coffee chat to discuss growth strategies, measurable goals, and tactics to book your dream clients! We will go over any aspects of photography you’re ready to grow in, and discuss any specific questions you have.

Next we'll shoot side by side for a golden hour styled session. You’ll learn how to run a session with confidence and how to direct clients to create moments of connection.

Let's level up!

Dream up business goals, sharpen photography skills, discuss growth strategies, create measurable goals, and tactics to book your dream clients!

Through 4 separate zoom calls, Kelsy is dedicated to generate peace + success in your business.

✓ Perfect for photographers globally who have already started their photography business

✓ Perfect for photographers who want to be inspired & book their dream clients

✓ Perfect for photographers who want to build a successful, profitable business

Collaboration speaks for itself.

  • ”I had a mentor session with Kelsy and was completely blown away. She is so personable and incredibly knowledgeable. Kelsy takes a strength-based approach, highlighting areas I was doing well in while inspiring me to continue to grow. I left feeling excited to implement some of the topics we covered and am already seeing the benefits in my business and personal life!”

    Stephanie | Empowered Photo

  • "I shoot VERY different subject matters, but the knowledge she has shared with me has proven to be extremely valuable. Before my mentorship, I didn't have any goals for my business or even a defined editing style. Since then, everything has changed. I have a streamlined process. I've hit goals I never thought I could, and I'm producing images I'll forever be proud of!"

    Keara | Head to Curve Boudoir

  • "Kelsy was so informative, kind, and helpful and I felt totally energized and excited after our mentor session. She gave me so many amazing and creative tips I would've never even thought about. I've loved putting her education in action to get more fun, real, interactive moments captured with my families. Highly, highly recommend Kelsy if you need a mentor!"

    Danielle | Indy Pop Photo

  • "From the moment we sat down together, I could tell she had spent time preparing an experience tailored to me and my business needs. Her feedback, guidance, and encouragement were exactly what I needed in this stage of growing my business. From her personalized notes to her expertise during the session, I learned so much and feel motivated and energized to dig even deeper into building my brand and serving my clients better!"

    Lydia | Lydia Hildebrand Photography

Grand Rapids Photography Mentor

The Mentor with the Magic

I have been doing this for more than a decade. As a mom of 4 kids, I have a job that I absolutely love. You can too. Let's grow the photography business you've been dreaming of! Crushing goals while building a thriving business sparks so much more passion & creativity when you're creating content you love! I want that for you! I love to share all the knowledge I've learned over the years & to encourage photographers to reach their dreams!

Let’s answer some questions.

  • Not at all! Although the program was created with new photographers in mind, it's beneficial for any photographer! If you're ready to grow your business, I'm ready to come along side of you to help you make it happen!

  • Absolutely not! The Basic or The Olive Branch mentorship can be done online from anywhere around the world!

  • Yes! We understand that you're making a huge investment into your business & can set up a payment plan that best fits your needs! 

  • You can! It will be most beneficial & cost effective to do this all in the same mentorship with The Magic program, but you can absolutely start with The Basic, and start The Magic at a later date.

  • A thousand times yes! Watching my mentees succeed AND be passionate about their business is one of the greatest joys in the world! The Olive Branch Mentorship receives the most attention as we work closely over the course of a whole year. But I will always cheer on any mentee when I see them on socials!

The Basic

✓ 1 Hour Coffee Chat

✓ You'll leave with measurable goals to kick start your business

✓ You'll learn practical business knowledge

✓ $300

The Magic

✓ 3 Hour Session in 1 night

✓ Business Growth Coffee Chat

✓ Magic Hour Shadowing Shoot

✓ You'll leave with the power to book your dream clients, and beautiful photos to add to your portfolio

✓ You'll leave with insight in business growth, and artistic inspiration

✓ $600

The Olive Branch

✓ 5 Separate 1 Hour Sessions

✓ Business Growth Strategies over the course of a year

✓ A mentor who will encourage + equip you

✓ Peace of mind in your business

✓ Tools to build the business you’ve dreamed about

✓ You'll end your year with confidence and the ability to achieve actionable goals to grow your business

✓ $1, 250

Mentorships for Photographers anywhere around the world

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