Coaching & Mentoring

Are you interested in selling your photography work but don't know where to start? Do you wish to quit your day job to become a full-time photographer? Could you use another set of eyes on your business plan?

Then, schedule your own one-on-one coaching session with me where you can tap into my unique expertise as a profitable freelance outdoor photographer, my valuable previous experiences as a business analyst and project manager during my 10 years at Intel Corporation, and my knowledge gained while attending the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (the #1 undergraduate Business School during my school years), where I graduated with honors with a Bachelors of Business Administration.

Upon scheduling, your session will be individually tailored to your unique needs, so the choice of topics is yours. Popular areas of inquiry include:

  • Starting your own part-time or full-time photography business

  • Organizing your many projects into an actionable plan

  • Reviewing your company's business plan

  • Reviewing a photography portfolio prior to submission to contests, magazines, stock agencies, etc.

  • Conducting an image review of your selected images (typically 3-5 photos/hour)

  • Participating in art shows

  • Publishing your own books

Customizable private sessions are $150/hour. Requests for cancellations or rescheduling within 7 days or less of a scheduled appointment will be refunded in full minus a $25 administration fee.

I do offer a substantially reduced hourly rates for a limited number of high school and college students (undergraduate/graduate) each quarter. If you are attending school, please contact me to determine availability and to make arrangements.

All sessions are conducted by Zoom/online.

Should you wish to meet in-person, all travel expenses (transportation, meal, and lodging) will be billed at actual cost in addition to the consulting fee above. A formal quote will be provided to you for approval prior to your coaching session so you are clear on the costs involved upfront.

If you'd like to sample my teachings, philosophy, and ideas before reaching out, please visit these resources:

Please contact Colleen directly to discuss your questions, share your interests and schedule your consultation!

Testimonials from Past Clients

"Let me start with the fact that I cannot thank you enough for our session. It delivered a big perspective shift in how I view my projects and goals.  It feels as if there was a dam release, and all the details are starting to flow into place and catch on the right rock. Everything else that needs to float away is going down river. Also, I’ve tempered my timeline to give myself some grace over these next few months. Simply having the plan has given me a sense of calm and focus." --Chrissy

"I really enjoyed, and got a lot out of, our session today.  I feel inspired and also feel like I have a much clearer idea of what to do." --Shane

"Thank you again for everything. You have been a huge inspiration!" -- Penny

"Thank you. And truly, I can’t tell you how much better talking with you made me feel." --Lori

“Although we’ve spoken previously about the launch I wanted to write you and give you the biggest THANK YOU! The experience on your Smokies workshop, ok the FUN, gave me the last push of confidence and adrenaline to get my website off the ground. Your review of the site gave it the polish it needed so I put my best foot forward at going live.” ~Debbie