Celebrating Your Magic,
As photographers, we’re so lucky to be in a space where we can use our creative eye and artistic passion to celebrate people in love and life’s magic moments. Whether you’re 1 day, 1 month or 1 year into launching your photography business, the learning truly never stops - just like your beautifully imaginative mind! I bet you’re constantly brainstorming new ideas for styled shoots, figuring out how else you can serve your clients with heart or wondering how you can create with more authentic impact...Me too!
Before we dive into it, I just want to take a moment to remind you - you’re never alone on your ‘solo’ business adventure. Community over competition, we’re stronger when we team up and share our creative magic. Rather than wasting your time and energy second-guessing your every move, you can always connect and form amazing friendships with like-minded photographers who are sharing your journey or others whom you admire. Let’s uplift and celebrate each other.
Photography mentoring, education & styled shoots in Edmonton, Alberta
Shooting for the stars
Wandering with heart,
Boosting Your Biz
grounded by dusty feet
Let’s explore your ideas and go on a little adventure together
I’m super grateful to have 12+ years of experience as a full-time wedding and elopement photographer. Based out of a little town just outside of Edmonton, not far from some of the classic picturesque mountains of Alberta, Canada, I love creating epic experiences - whether that’s bringing my couples’ dreams to life or sweet collaborations with other creatives. Through all my gorgeous clients, styled shoots and travels, I’ve built my business one photographic adventure at a time.
More than anything, I’d love to empower your confidence and help you create a photography biz that you (and your mom) are proud of. Leveraging from my ‘insider’ industry expertise, we can organize a mentoring session and/or styled shoots to boost your portfolio and level up your business know-how.
online mentorship
in person mentorship
the wildly mentorship
+ Defining your personal style
+ Attracting your dream clients
+ Handling client interactions
+ Setting up contracts
+ Pricing your value
+ Collaborating with vendors
+ Smart goal setting
+ Shooting & editing tips
+ Finding the right camera gear
That’s just a sneak peek into what we can cover together - there are truly no limits! I’m here to help you share your magic with purpose and clarity.
A virtual brainstorming session to explore your ideas and boost your confidence.
+ Defining your personal style
+ Attracting your dream clients
+ Handling client interactions
+ Setting up contracts
+ Pricing your value
+ Collaborating with vendors
+ Smart goal setting
+ Shooting & editing tips
+ Finding the right camera gear
Over coffee, tea or a glass of wine, we’ll put our heads together and plan all the ways we can build/polish up your biz for success.
Let’s organize a face-to-face catch-up and dive into how we can elevate your biz.
+ 1 x style elopement session
+ 1 x couple’s session
+ Personalized mentoring
This is a wonderful way for you to build a dreamy portfolio while meeting new friends and making amazing connections.
HOT TIP: Bring your photographer besties along and split up the cost!
In a cozy group of 4-6, we’ll combine personalized mentoring with styled shoots.
GET IN TOUCH FOR FULL PRICE LIST
A mini-adventure that includes:
Guided by you, we can cover everything including:
We can talk about anything and everything including:
- 2 hours
$650
- 3 hours
$1000
- 2 days
$3250
Via Zoom or FaceTime.
In-person. Shoot not included.
Group session with 4-6 students.
Travel fee to Banff is $700 + GST.
SWEET NOTHINGS
“The result that I received from this mentorship is freakin AMAZING content that has taken my website to the next level."
ALEX
I reached out to Michelle because I am just starting out in my business and was looking to build content. I knew she could put together an amazing styled Elopement because she is literally an expert in her field and has so much experience with styling from running the Wildy Workshop.
After working with Michelle I feel WAY more confident in putting together my own styled shoot. I feel more confident to express my creativity. And I learned a ton about how to speak to couples and get them feeling natural and comfortable.
The shoot itself was an absolute dream. I am still over the moon about it. If I could shoot like that everyday with Michelle I would literally be the happiest woman on earth. Michelle is so kind and comfortable. She went above and beyond for me to make sure I had the best experience. Also, she is just so fun to be around. I truly wish I could shoot with her all the time!
If you have the chance to mentor with Michelle I would highly recommend that you do. She can really listen, so speak with her honestly and in working with her you will create magic!
In-Person Mentorship + Styled Elopement Shoot
VIEW THE PACKAGES BELOW
adventerous soulmates
ceremony couple
A full-day mentoring session that includes a 2-hour minimally styled elopement shoot.
A great way to kick-start your elopement offerings:
+ 2 hours of mentoring & session planning
+ 2-hour elopement shoot - Minimally styled with a gorgeous dress, stylish groom & bouquet
+ 2-hour after-session chat - We’ll load the images, edit a few & complete a mini critique
If you’re looking to attract more adventurous couples or wanting to transition from weddings to elopements, this is the package for you! And of course, you can pick my brains as much as you like throughout the day.
A full-day mentoring session that includes a 2-hour basic styled elopement ceremony shoot.
Helping you capture the magic of elopements:
+ 2 hours of mentoring & session planning
+ 2-hour elopement shoot - Impactfully styled with a beautiful dress, stylish groom, wild bouquet & basic ceremony setup
+ 2-hour after-session chat - We’ll load the images, edit a few & complete a mini critique
This is an awesome way to kick-start the elopements part of your biz, especially if you’re new or hoping to focus on it more. Mentoring you the entire way through, I’ll empower you with all the tips and tricks you need.
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6 hours -
$2000
In-person. Shoot included.
Travel fee to Banff is $700 + GST.
6 hours - starting from
$2500
In-person. Shoot included.
Travel fee to Banff is $700 + GST.
picnic lovers
all the goods
A full-day mentoring session that includes a 2-hour elegantly styled elopement and couple’s picnic shoot.
Let’s boost your elopement portfolio:
+ 2 hours of mentoring & session planning
+ 2-hour elopement shoot - Beautifully styled with a gorgeous dress, stylish groom, bouquet & a romantic picnic set up for two
+ 2-hour after-session chat - We’ll load the images, edit a few & complete a mini critique
If you’re anything like me, you adore picnics...and what’s better than a cozy, loved-up elopement and celebratory picnic shoot? Picture-perfect for the ‘gram, this package will help you to attract your dream elopement couples.
A full-day mentoring session that includes a 2-hour brilliantly styled elopement shoot, with ceremony and picnic setup.
A full-day mentoring session that includes a 2-hour brilliantly styled elopement shoot, with ceremony and picnic setup.
Launching your elopement portfolio with a bang:
+ 2 hours of mentoring & session planning
+ 2-hour elopement shoot - Beautifully styled with a gorgeous dress, stylish groom, bouquet, ceremony & picnic setup
+ 2-hour after-session chat - We’ll load the images, edit a few & complete a mini critique
This is the whole kit and caboodle! You’ll have shots of the couple, ceremony and a romantic post-vows picnic for two. With my expert guidance, you’ll walk away with an elevated portfolio, ready to book your own elopements.
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6 hours - STARTING FROM
$3000
In-person. Shoot included.
Travel fee to Banff is $700 + GST.
6 hours - starting from
$3500
In-person. Shoot included.
Travel fee to Banff is $700 + GST.
"I booked a mentorship with Michelle because I really wanted to learn about client experience and how to document clients from a perspective that looked unposed and organic. Not only did the shoot exceed my expectations Michelle went above and beyond to ensure that I walked away feeling confident and she took the time to really make sure that I was understanding what I was learning. She planned and styled the whole shoot and made sure we had a ton of variety and different lighting scenarios!
I’ve been to mentorship before and I’ve watched firsthand photographers not explain their process and why they were doing what they were doing and working with Michelle wasn’t like that at all! Throughout the whole shoot Michelle was engaged in my learning as she would interact with our couple and she would explain in detail to me why she was doing certain things! Not only was that very helpful for me when learning, it was a tangible take away and easy for me to apply when shooting my own couples because I actually understood her “why”.
Michelle is very dedicated and has a warm caring heart. She wants to make sure that everyone that comes under her mentorship wing walks away feeling like they took something very valuable away and that they can leave feeling more confident in their photography. From the start of my inquiry, she sent me a detailed questionnaire and made sure she completely understood what I wanted to learn!
I highly recommend if you’re in the market for learning from a pro to level up your storytelling and overall skills as a photographer (new or old to the industry) that you reach out to Michelle! Not only is she incredibly talented she’s so kind and working with her was like hanging out with a lifelong friend!"
Ever grateful for your love & our community
“I’m so thankful that I was able to invest in Michelle and my only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner.”
Carissa
In-Person Mentorship + Couples Shoot
+ 2 hours of mentoring & session planning
+ 2-hour styled couples shoot - Observe, shoot & direct under my guidance
+ 2-hour post-shoot chat - We’ll load the images, edit a few & do a mini critique, over some food or a coffee
This session is designed to help you build your portfolio, organize and carry out a shoot. Afterwards, we’ll unpack it all and discuss how you can use the new tools moving forward. Plus, you can ask me absolutely anything biz-related as we go along!
A full-day 1:1 session to empower your know-how, covering all your questions, pre-shoot planning and a post-shoot debrief.
Everything you need to grow your couples portfolio:
- 6 hours
$1500
In-person. Shoot included.
Travel fee to Banff is $700 + GST.
YOUR FAQs ANSWERED
YAY! Just shoot me an email and I’ll organize for us to have a quick Facetime or Skype chat. Once everyone’s 100% on the same page, we’ll agree on your chosen mentoring package and I’ll send you a deposit invoice and contract to sign. This locks your session in and ensures I’m all yours for the day.
To secure your mentoring session/ styled shoot, I’ll require a 50% deposit at the time of booking and the remainder is due one month before the day.
Absolutely! We’re going to make sure you can boost your portfolio and fill your Instagram feed with ever so dreamy images. Please credit me and any other vendors who we’ve collaborated with on the shoot portion.
We will meet either in a coffee shop, my home or an Airbnb depending on where the shoot portion of the mentorship is located. We will grab some coffee, tea or even a glass of wine and chat and laugh until we have covered everything you want to ask me.
I sure do! My bags are always packed and ready to go anywhere across Alberta and beyond!
You absolutely can! Additional hours are $300+GST.
Just your beautiful self and your camera equipment. It’s also best to wear solid shoes if we are on rugged terrain for your adventurous elopement shoot.
Definitely. I love collaborating and if I can I'd love to bring your vision to life with a little personal twist. After all, we are here to level up your biz!
Of course! My serving heart is always ready to help however I can - I am still answering questions from previous mentees! I'd love to wrap up any additional questions you may have.
Absofreakinlutely! You'll make my dreams come true and fill my heart up! Please email your testimonial to me, I’d be forever grateful.
Even in the best of times, life has a weird way of working, doesn’t it?! If we can both find a date 6 months out that works, we can reschedule your mentorship and keep your deposit.
If no other dates work or in the event of a cancellation, your deposit is, unfortunately, non-refundable as I’ve had to turn away other bookings for your original date. This is an essential component that protects and keeps my business afloat, your understanding would be much appreciated.
Guiding your adventure, firing up your soul
From mentoring sessions to amazing styled shots, let’s team up to inspire, renew and refresh your photography biz!
