mentorships

A FUN-FILLED AND FULLY-TAILORED PHOTOGRAPHY MENTORSHIP FOR BUSINESS OWNERS SEEKING TO BLEND ART AND STRATEGY TO BUILD A THRIVING BRAND.

HOLA,
ALOHA,
AND HELLO!

You’ve already done one of the bravest things I can imagine—you started a business all on your own! You took a hobby you love and decided to share it with the world. Let’s not pretend that isn’t crazy impressive! Even when things feel overwhelming, you’re bold, determined, and taking on the world! Now, I’d love to help you take on anything that might be holding you back. Let’s make your business into something that really pops! Something that’s built on a firm foundation guaranteed to last. Something your ideal clients will never, ever forget. 

With four years of experience in the wedding photography industry and a decade running other businesses along the way, I’ve gathered a time-tested business owner’s tool kit. And I’d love to share it with you—whether you’re a photographer yourself or a creative in another industry! Let’s get our hands dirty and dig into every bit of your business—perfecting your editing style, refining a client experience, building packages, and more! Let’s take your business to the next level together.

Wedding & Elopement Photographer, Leslie Carbajal

“LESLIE HELPED ME PUT MY DUCKS IN A ROW.”

“As someone who has been doing photography for five years and finally wanted to branch out into my own company, I had so many questions on how to price my packages, how to establish myself in the social media world, and how to narrow down my ideal clients. Leslie customizes your mentorship session…and helps you navigate towards your goals. She is relatable, encouraging, and a phenomenal photographer!”

Maggie P., 2022 Client 

I SPECIALIZE IN HELPING PHOTOGRAPHERS TACKLE

  • Ideal client booking
  • Natural prompting and hands-on posing
  • Client experience
  • Building a workflow
  • Styled shoot planning
  • Package creation
  • Camera settings and shooting
  • Editing in Lightroom and Photoshop
  • Social media
  • And more!

If growth in one of these areas is at the top of your to-do list, I look forward to customizing a mentorship plan that will get you where you want to go. And I promise it’s actually really fun!

MENTORSHIP COLLECTIONS

IN-PERSON MENTOR SESSIONS

If you’re local to Colorado Springs or want to bring me out to your hometown for a day, this is the collection for you!

Includes:

  • A questionnaire
  • Pre-session website audit
  • Pre-session social media audit
  • Sample pricing guide
  • Hands-on camera training
  • Optional styled session
  • Ongoing support and encouragement!
  • 2-3 hours session: $500
  • 3-4 hour session: $800

VIRTUAL MENTOR SESSIONS

If you live far from my chilly Colorado home or you’d just like to focus more on the business side of what we do, this is where you want to be!

Includes:

  • Pain point questionnaire
  • Pre-session website audit
  • Pre-session social media audit
  • Sample pricing guide
  • Deep-dive into your biggest business concerns
  • Ongoing support and encouragement!
  • 60-minute session: $200
  • 90-minute session: $300

JUST A SHOOT

If you’d just like to get out in the world with me and your camera to work on building your photography portfolio, I’ve got exactly what you’re looking for!

Includes:

  • Pain point questionnaire
  • An hour and a half of photography
  • Sample pricing guide
  • Hands-on camera training
  • Ongoing support and encouragement!
  • $350

READY TO TAKE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL THROUGH A FULLY-CUSTOMIZED MENTORSHIP EXPERIENCE?

Then, I’d love to meet ya! Just let me know which mentorship options you’re interested in learning more about, what you’re struggling with the most, and if you have a date in mind for our session. Then, I’ll be in touch in 24 hours to answer any questions and get you all the info you need to book! 

PLEASE ASK ABOUT PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS AVAILABLE

  • VIRTUAL SESSIONS ARE PAID IN FULL TO BOOK A DATE.
  • IN PERSON SESSIONS REQUIRE A 50% RETAINER, REST IS DUE 2 WEEKS BEFORE SESSION.
  • IN PERSON MENTORSHIPS ARE IN COLORADO SPRINGS OR CAN ADD A TRAVEL FEE.
  • SE HABLA EN ESPAÑOL.

CLIENT LOVE

“It was so encouraging to have a mentorship call with Leslie! She keeps it real and keeps it fun. She does her very best to explain systems and techniques, and is open to answer most photography questions, whether that be the business side of things or the art itself! I’m very thankful for how organized she was and how much work she put in beforehand; like making a detailed questionnaire for me to fill out, and coming prepared to the call with notes on every topic we planned to go over. Thank you Leslie!”
-Quianna Wilkins Photo, 2022 Client

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Oahu Wedding Photographer & Elopement Photographer