Mentoring
Everything you do with a camera should serve a clear purpose. It should serve your artistic intent, the needs of a client, or your own promotional needs as a freelancer. I’ve created a 3-lesson, in person series to walk you through my approach to photography and lighting, and providing time for you to implement what you’ve learned under my guidance. The steps of each 90-minute private lesson will be customized for your experience level to make sure you get the most out of each session.
Sessions will be in-person, at my studio (150 Bay st., Jersey City, NJ), and will take part on 3 different days. We can coordinate timing based on your availability.
Below is the breakdown of what will be covered in each of the three sessions, and under that you’ll find the a-la-carte options. This is a general structure that will of course be tailored to your own needs and experience level.
If you’re interested in booking this mentoring package, please email booking@starkymorillo.com. Looking forward to working with you!
The Studio Mentorship, $895
1st Session: Lighting Basics
This session will focus on:
camera settings
general studio approach
3 common lighting setups I use in studio
2nd Session:
Making Images
This session will focus on:
Working with your talent and how to pose and give direction for portraits
Walkthrough shooting tethered to a computer
Editing tips
You can also bring a friend to model for us and practice shooting
3rd Session:
The assisted Shoot
For this shoot you will:
Use my private photo studio for a 2-hour photo session for you as the photographer and a subject you bring to the session. I will assist throughout the shoot.
Seamless backdrop paper as well as three-point lighting system provided
I will set up any lighting style similar to work I’ve done prior and show you the ins-and-outs of the setup.
The mentorship will include a PDF cheat sheet with notes + lighting setups used, as well as a follow-up portfolio review call.
A 50% deposit is required upon booking with the remaining 50% due on the day of the first session.
A-la-carte
Lighting Basics: a 90-minute standalone session to review common lighting setups and how to use them effectively, $325
Portfolio Review: in-person or via Zoom, 1-hour session reviewing your portfolio, detailing strengths and weaknesses, and creating a concrete plan for improvement, $150
