Mentoring and personalized support for photographers
LIKE A THERAPIST FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Get honest feedback, smart strategy, and a plan you can actually use
I’m Lydia: photographer, marketing strategist, and photography business coach.
I help photographers like you build businesses that feel good, book better, and stop sucking up every spare minute.
Whether you’re struggling to book, burned out from doing everything yourself, or just know your processes are a hot mess… I’m here to help.
“Lydia took the time to understand my workflow and helped me get hours of my week back. I have less anxiety now that my business is organized and my website feels like me.”
— Marcy D., Iowa
Mentoring
Photographer therapy for pricing, systems, workflow, burnout, marketing—bring the mess. You’ll leave with a clear plan for next steps so you can actually get things done.
YOU GET:
- 90-minute mentoring call (recorded)
- Personalized “do-this-next” list
- 2 weeks Voxer support
PLUS THESE TEMPLATES:
- 1-step booking proposals for families, seniors, and newborns (for HoneyBook or any CRM)
- Attorney-created contract and policies
- Five-email inquiry response series
- Senior session prep guide
$450
I know this can feel like a big decision.
That’s why I offer a free intro call—no strings attached.
We’ll break the ice, talk through what you need, and make sure you leave with a clear next step (even if that step isn’t working with me).
“Lydia is organized and well-prepared ahead of time, which helped me get the most out of my mentoring session. Her follow-up and comprehensive meeting notes made my next steps so clear and easy!”
— Rachel W., St. Louis
Audits & Strategy
These are deep-dive, done-for-you reviews of your website, booking process, and Google profile. You get a detailed game plan and Voxer coaching so you’re not left hanging.
FOR FAST CLARITY
Website Strategy Snapshot
- Fast, clear recommendations
- Delivered in a video recording
WHAT I DO: Review your website with both a marketer’s and a photographer’s eye, looking at messaging, content clarity, navigation, structure, and how your site performs in search.
WHAT YOU GET: A 30–45 minute strategy video with my top recommendations, a written list of action steps, and two weeks of Voxer coaching afterward.
$250
HOW IT WORKS
Check out
After you buy your snapshot (red button below), I’ll ask you what you’d like your website to be doing that it currently isn’t. I’ll advise you of the timeline for your snapshot.
Your snapshot arrives
You’ll get a video, transcript, and list of action items—prioritized based on effort and impact—to guide you forward.
Execute with confidence
You’ll have Voxer access for 2 weeks to ask questions and get more support as you implement the recommendations in the snapshot. Need a little more help? Book a mentoring call and we can dig into the details.
“You really know your stuff, and you’re bold enough to tell people what they need to hear. Your suggestions for my website were so easy and streamlined. My website flows much better now!”
— Jennie P., Nashville
GET FOUND ON GOOGLE
Google Business Profile Audit
What if Google had a magical way you could spoon-feed it info about your business? It does exist, it’s your Google Business Profile. It’s key to showing up on Google.
I’ll audit your profile and give you detailed, screenshot-backed steps to improve your visibility in search, including Google’s AI overviews.
$97
HOW IT WORKS
Book your audit
Lock in your audit with the red button below; we’ll talk through the timeline and away we go!
Background
You’ll fill me in on your business, for starters, and any specific issues with your profile or other things I need to know before I begin. You’ll take screenshots of a few key screens that I can’t see from the outside.
The detective work
I’ll do a deep dive into your Google Business Profile, noting recommendations along the way.
The report arrives
Your GBP audit report tells you what’s going well along with specific recommendations and tips to make your profile show up higher in the local pack and be more compelling for folks who find it.
For two weeks afterward, you’ll have access to me to get additional support.
Not sure what you need?
Here’s how to decide
You want a better booking process
Go with: 1:1 Mentoring Session
You want a better website
Go with: Web Strategy Snapshot
You want to convert more leads
Go with: 1:1 Mentoring Session
You want to get found on Google
Go with: Web Strategy Snapshot and/or Google Business Profile Audit
You don't know where to start
Start with: 1:1 Mentoring Session or schedule a free intro call and let’s talk about it!
“Clearly you are highly knowledgeable, and you gave me the feedback I needed. I am impressed with how many action items I walked away with from our 90-minute session!”
— Melissa C., Washington
Frequently Asked Questions
ABOUT MENTORING AND AUDITS
How does the snapshot and audit work?
Here’s how it all plays out:
- Purchase the service of your choice and pay the fee in full at that time.
- I’ll reach out within 24 hours with the next available date, and how soon I can complete your service.
- After we agree on timing, you’ll share background on your business and your goals.
- I’ll deliver your snapshot/report to you via Google Drive, and everything’s yours to keep.
- I’ll be available on Voxer (a free two-way messaging app; it’s like texting, but with voice memos, you’ll love it!) for two weeks after your report arrives, so you can ask me any questions about what we covered.
Voila! Off you go to dominate your marketing!
Who will make the improvements you suggest?
The improvements I recommend are DIY: I’ll provide the guidance of WHAT you need to do. The nitty-gritty changes to your website, CRM, or Google Business Profile will be yours to handle, but I’m available for questions if you need clarification along the way!
How are snapshots/audits delivered?
You’ll receive a Google Drive link by email when your snapshot/audit is ready.
How long will it take to get my snapshot/audit?
I’ll slot your snapshot/audit into my schedule based on my availability. During fall busy season (August through November), I have less time for audits, so plan accordingly!
Most of the time, you can expect it within a few weeks.
What's your refund policy?
All sales are final, with one exception, explained below.
If you have questions before purchasing, feel free to schedule a free, 30-minute intro call or reach out so I can help you feel confident in your decision.
Exception to refund policy: If you purchase an audit and I cannot complete it in your desired time frame due to availability, I’ll refund your fee in full.
“I was pretty stuck. But your mentorship unlocked a series of ideas about my business that I didn’t have before. You’re one of the mentors that has left me with the most value.”
— Carolina H., New York
Why I do this.
Why I do this.
One night I was out for dinner with two photographer friends. We were doing what photographers do when we get together: sharing our frustrations about business.
But after a while, I noticed I was doing a lot more listening than talking.
One friend said, “I’ve gotten four emails today from clients asking when their galleries will be delivered, ugh!” and the other would say, “YES ME TOO!”
Yet here I was, thinking, “That’s weird… I don’t have that problem. Like, at all.”
And it went on like that, the entire evening.
That’s when I realized it.
I’ve built a successful business using straightforward, duplicatable things that other photographers can easily do, too. And immediately following that thought, I knew:
I should be helping other photographers.
Truth be told, I really love helping other photographers grow their business and succeed.
LIKE FREE STUFF? Yup, me too!
See my free resources for photographers.
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WHERE YOU’VE HEARD ME
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