Whether you're a beginner just starting out, a hobbyist mum wanting to capture better photos of your kids playing sport, or a professional photographer needing that extra push to elevate your storytelling — our 1:1 mentorship sessions are completely tailored to where you're at in your journey.
There's something incredibly powerful about diving deep into storytelling with just one photographer at a time. We go beyond the technical stuff and get to the heart of what makes your work truly connect with people. We'll explore how to see the real story unfolding in front of you — not just the obvious moments, but those quiet glances, the way someone's hand finds their partner's, the split second before genuine laughter erupts. I'll share how I've learned to read people, how to create space for authentic moments to happen naturally, and most importantly, how to trust your instincts when capturing emotion.
We'll work through your actual sessions, dissect what worked and what didn't, and develop your unique voice as a storyteller. Because here's the thing — anyone can learn camera settings, but learning to see and capture the soul of a moment? That's where the magic happens, and that's exactly what we'll focus on together, no matter what level you're starting from.
It's your choice - YOU CONTROL THE NARRATIVE:
Client Experience from inquiry to delivery
CRM setup and client management systems
Sales funnels that convert inquiries to bookings
Creating styled shoots for portfolio building
Email marketing sequences for photographers
Pricing strategies and package creation
SEO for photography websites
Networking and vendor relationship building
Personal branding and finding your voice
Using light intentionally — golden hour, hard light, low light
How to edit and curate for impact
How to turn one shoot into weeks of content for marketing
Personal feedback and real talk (because I’m here to see you grow)
What You Could Learn:
1:1 Storytelling Mentorship
by elk and fir
Now Open
for beginners - hobbyists - professionals
spots OPEN! - 2025
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spots OPEN! - 2025
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I wanna know all the deets please!
Fresh Eyes & First Clicks
for the beginner
for the hobbyist
for the established photog
For hobbyist photographers wanting to elevate their skills and capture better photos of family, kids, or personal projects. Maybe turn your hobby into a business?
For established photographers ready to refine their craft, streamline their business, and take their storytelling to the next level.
Weekend Warrior
Master your camera basics while building the foundations of visual storytelling - from reading genuine moments to capturing authentic emotion and connection.
Level Up Legend
My Photography Journey
- a love affair
Hello photogs, I'm Carissa—storyteller, artist, and mum to three sons and now an incredible crew of six grown sons in our beautifully blended family. My world has always revolved around connection, kindness, and capturing what truly matters—the ones that make your heart race, bring happy tears, and leave an imprint on your soul.
For me, photography is more than just images; it's about feeling. The quiet glances, the wild laughter, the deep, unspoken connection between two souls—this is what moves me. This is how I describe my life... moving, real, deeply loved, intentionally peaceful — I live for my family.
I step into your world with an open heart and an artist's eye, capturing the magic of your love exactly as it unfolds—**unfiltered, untamed, and beautifully real.**
My work is a fusion of cinematic beauty and deep emotion—stunning landscapes, intimate close-ups, free-spirited candids, and the kind of imagery that breathes warmth, earthiness, and nostalgia. Every frame is intentional, every edit crafted to honour your love story in a way that is soulful, raw, and timeless.
Above all, authenticity is everything—in the way I connect with my couples, in the way I hold space for your most meaningful moments, and in the way I tell your story.
After years of capturing hundreds of love stories and refining my craft, I've discovered something beautiful—this knowledge is meant to be shared. Through my storytelling sessions, 1:1 mentorship, and my annual Venture Folk Retreat, I get to pour into other photographers who are hungry for authentic connection and real storytelling. And now, I'm preparing to take all of this around Australia, sharing this passion for genuine moments and soulful imagery with photographers across this incredible country. Because when we lift each other up and share what we've learned, we all create more beautiful, authentic work—and that's what the world needs more of.
may be used after mentorship or story telling session
coffee and cake on me!
YOU'RE THE DIRECTOR HERE
so what do want to learn?
$399
• Pre-session questionnaire
• Full hour of dedicated time via Zoom
• Screen sharing capabilities - we can look at your work, edit together, or go through anything on your computer
• Actionable takeaways
• Resource sharing - any templates, guides, or tools that relate to what we cover
• Follow-up 30 mins 1 week later
• Open book approach
• Recording available
• My full attention and support
Your 1:1 session
Everyone's on a different photography journey and working in different genres. Maybe you're a beginner just figuring out which end of the camera to hold, a hobbyist hungry to know more, or someone ready to make this your full-time gig. Perhaps you want to shoot together and debrief afterwards, or dive deep into editing techniques side by side.
Here's the thing - I'm your biggest cheerleader and complete open book. Throw it all at me! You control the narrative here. You ask, I spill. Want to know how I built my business from the ground up? Let's talk. Need help finding your unique voice in a saturated market? I'm here for it. Struggling with imposter syndrome or pricing your work? Been there, got the t-shirt, happy to share what I've learned.
Whether you want to geek out over camera settings, dive into the emotional side of storytelling, figure out client experience design, or just need someone to tell you that yes, you absolutely can do this - our session is completely tailored to what YOU need right now.
So what's your story? Where are you at, and where do you want to go? Because that's exactly where we'll start.
in person $150 (Brisbane)
60 min editing session $150
extend your session $85
30 min increments
