6-Month Private Mentorship
Personal guidance, honest feedback, and the space to actually grow — over six focused months.
You've probably taken a class or two by now. Maybe mine or maybe a few others. You know your camera, you understand light, and your photos are... fine. Technically fine.
But something's still missing. The shots don't quite look like the ones you see succeeding — the ones that land the brand deal, the feature, the client who pays what the work is actually worth. Yours are close but just not quite there yet. And at this point, more information isn't what closes that gap.
What closes it is someone looking at your actual work and telling you exactly what's working, what isn't, and what to do next — not once, but consistently, for as long as it takes to stick.
That's what this is.
"I promised myself that I would never stop growing as a photographer or evolving as an artist, but somewhere along the way I built walls around my creativity without even realizing it. Working with Clare helped me break through those walls.
I came to my private workshop hoping to elevate my lighting and move toward a more editorial style, but I left with so much more. Clare's thoughtful instruction, gentle encouragement, and unwavering belief in embracing my voice gave me the confidence to create in a way that felt natural, fun, and authentic. She has a remarkable gift for knowing when to teach, when to encourage, and when to simply let you discover what you are capable of.
Beyond her incredible talent, Clare is genuinely kind, generous with her knowledge, and an absolute joy to spend time with. If you have the opportunity to work with Clare - I cannot recommend her enough."
-Stephanie F.
who this is for
This mentorship is built specifically for food and product photographers — whether you're shooting for your own brand, building a client roster, or trying to get your work in front of the people who'll pay for it.
It's for you if:
➡️ You want to take your work from a hobby to a paying gig
➡️ You already know the basics and you're past needing just another class
➡️ Your work is good, but it doesn't yet look or feel distinctly yours
➡️ You're ready for someone to look closely at your portfolio and give you honest feedback about what to strengthen, what to pull and what to add
➡️ You want sustained direction over time, not a single piece of advice you have to figure out how to apply alone
It's not the right starting point if you're brand new and still learning your camera — The Art of Food Photography is built for exactly that stage, and a better (and far less expensive) place to begin.
what changes
Six months from now, your portfolio should look like your work — recognizable, intentional, the kind that makes the right client stop scrolling. You'll know your light. You'll know your compositions. And you'll have the confidence and knowledge to take the next step, whether that's taking on paying clients, raising your rates, or finally trusting that what you're making is good enough to put in front of the people you actually want to work with.
The part nobody has a formula for
Let's be honest about something: nobody has cracked client acquisition. Not me, not any course, not any guru selling "the proven system." Anyone telling you they have the definitive answer is selling you a lie — the landscape has shifted under all of us more than once in the last several years, and it's still shifting- probably now more than ever.
What I do have is over 2 decades of having lived through that shift myself — the parts that worked, the parts that didn't, the parts I had to figure out the hard way. And something else, something people have told me for years before I really believed it mattered: I'm good at seeing people. Not just their work — them. Their actual strengths, the ones they undersell. The insecurities quietly steering their choices without them noticing. I can look at your portfolio and your approach and tell you, specifically, what's working, what's getting in your own way, and what's worth trying next — for you, not for some hypothetical average photographer.
WHAT's included
• A full-day creative intensive with me, in Vermont, shooting your work side by side — scheduled on a day that works for both of us
• A comprehensive review of your portfolio — not just whether the images are good, but whether they're attracting the clients and work you actually want
• Monthly 1:1 strategy calls (one hour each, over Zoom) — covering positioning, portfolio curation and an honest read on getting your work in front of the right people
• Six months inside The Photo Collective — community and twice-monthly group Zoom calls
• Lifetime access to The Art of Food Photography and Artificial Light for Food Photographers — the two courses this mentorship builds on top of- plus ALL of my other online offerings.
• Ongoing email support between calls, so you're never stuck waiting for the next session to ask a question
Your investment: $4200
"Working one-on-one was a dream! Clare took the time to understand my style, my goals, and how I like to approach food photography. Throughout the day, we explored everything from composition and styling to light, shadows, color, and story. Clare is not only wildly talented, she is generous with her knowledge, and she explains concepts in a way that immediately clicks.
We styled multiple food scenes from simple to elaborate, and every step felt like a masterclass. Clare supplied the most beautiful surfaces, props, and ingredients, showing how each tiny decision changes the mood of an image. She has an incredible eye, and watching her shape and direct it was truly magical. I left with a full memory card, a brain of tips, and a completely refreshed creative spark."
-Louisa V.
If you're done guessing and ready for someone to actually look at your work and tell you what's next — this is where we start.
Email Clare to set up a FREE 30 minute Zoom call to see if Mentorship is right for you.
