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Alison and her wife Sue have taught our 6-month Mentorship for seven years. Designed for serious amateur photographers, the Mentorship is packed with individual coaching, group trainings, critique, group calls, and two weekend retreats. While most of the Mentorship is done remotely, via zoom, the retreats are at our gallery on Martha’s Vineyard. Our students have come from all over the United States.

Our primary goal is to help you develop your own unique creative style. Alison is very open, and shares her techniques and process. But this is not about learning to produce work like Alison’s. Through trainings, critique, and exercises, we aim to identify and nurture what makes you unique as an artist.

Many graduates of the Mentorship go on to the Advanced Mentorship – some for multiple years. We love teaching, and we especially love getting to know our students over time, which hasn’t been possible in the shorter-term workshops. We’ve done the Mentorship for as many as 12 students, and as few as 4.

Here’s what you’ll get:

FOCAL POINT TOOLKIT – Set goals, and track your progress through the Mentorship. This sets your intention for the six months, and creates the velocity for your experience.

EIGHT CALL HOURS WITH ALISON AND/OR SUEAlison and Sue like doing most calls together – we complement each other well, and have been working together for years. Our calls will be all about you and your work – developing your own unique creative style, staying consistent, and keeping focused. You’ll upload jpegs of your latest work before each call. During the zoom call, you’ll see our screen live on your computer, as we discuss your photos. Learn how to be your best editor, get custom training, feedback, motivation, and brainstorm ideas. We will give you customized assignments that will keep you inspired, and define your next steps toward your goals.

Calls with just Alison will focus on shooting, processing in Adobe Lightroom Classic, and working on projects.

Calls with just Sue will include advice on your graphic identity, self-promotion, book ideas, and writing. Her signature Intuitive Interview will help you identify what makes your photography distinctly your own, and gives you a framework for your unique creative process.

SIX TRAININGS – Our in-depth trainings cover a number of topics, which include: getting in touch with your deepest creative self; writing an artist statement and bio; marketing your work; showing your work; Alison’s digital workflow; and a fine art printing Q&A.

GROUP CRITIQUE CALLS – We’ll give you an assignment for each call, and the opportunity to share what you’ve been working on with the group.

TWO 2-DAY RETREATS on MARTHA’S VINEYARD – Experience the island off-season, when all the locals can relax and truly enjoy this unique place. Starting with a Friday-evening get-together, and culminating in student Masterminds on Saturday and Sunday, you’ll meet other students, learn a lot, and have the unique opportunity to get feedback from the group. Develop your artist statement, body of work, and project ideas with the support of other artists. Alison shares openly about her process, and Sue brings her designer’s eye to the discussion.

PRIVATE MENTORSHIP APP – This year we’re happy to offer a new platform that you’ll access via phone, tablet, or desktop computer. Everything you need will be in one place, including the ability to interact with us and each other.

20% OFF IN THE GALLERY – For the duration of the Mentorship, you’ll get our best discount on all fine art prints, books, posters, and cards.

If you have any questions, or would like to talk about whether the Mentorship is right for you, call Sue, 508-693-4429.

Maximum 7 students