I am pleased and proud to offer Denver photography mentoring! Whether you are looking to get into weddings or would like some business and marketing help, I am here as your resource. As a professional in the Denver wedding industry since 2010, I’ve photographed over 200 weddings, including events in India, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and all over this stunning state.
Before I decided to jump in full-time with this photography business in 2014, I was a French teacher for five years at Northglenn High School. Teaching is second nature to me; as a senior in high school, I taught French I basics to 7th and 8th graders at the neighboring middle school. It was always my childhood dream to be an educator, and I treasure the time that I spent in the public school system.
Mentoring sessions can be fully customized to what you need as a photographer. We can discuss how to pose clients, marketing and advertising, social media skills, Lightroom and Photoshop editing — we can go over any topic that comes to mind. Sessions usually last about an hour and are $100 for a virtual call.
Feel free to get in touch to get your session booked! Please include which topic(s) you’d like to cover in your mentoring session and your general availability for the Zoom call, and also give this new and updated blog post a read for the latest information. Can’t wait to chat!
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Have a peek at what previous mentorship clients have been saying:
From Caleb, a videographer: “I happily recommend Ashley Kidder as your photography mentor, whether you are just getting into photography but also if you already have a lot of experience. I currently work in videography, but I have a background in photography and still took home a lot of new ideas. Ashley’s tips on taking care of clients and her feedback on my past shoots were my favorite take-aways. She’s a fun person and knows her stuff.”
From Rachel, a fellow photographer + former colleague at Northglenn High School: “Ashley and I used to work together when she first started introducing me to photography. Eventually, as I showed more interest, she offered to take me under her wing and be my photography mentor. I can’t rave enough about how lucky I was to have such an amazing opportunity. When we first started working together Ashley taught me the basics of photography and helped me find a professional camera to purchase. After getting my first camera, she offered to model for me and taught me how to pose people, look for certain lighting, and later edit all the photos. She spent hours with me discussing which programs to download, which gear was necessary, and even walked me through the steps of opening my own business. I learned so much from watching her interact with clients and just seeing how to set up all of the necessary shots and lighting. Ashley is a true pro when it comes to lighting!
Her knowledge of how to start a business, take amazing photos, find locations, work with clients, advertise, edit, and uncountable other talents was invaluable. Ashley is an extremely motivated and driven person. She has built her own company to be one of the best in Denver, and I know that has only come from hours upon hours of hard work and determination. I have had my own business now for almost four years, and it is all thanks to Ashley’s guidance, support and expertise. She has been there every step of the way for me, and I highly recommend her as a mentor. She is so easy and friendly to work with, and even though I came in knowing absolutely nothing about photography, Ashley was always patient and never intimidating. I have learned so much from her and feel confident that anyone under her mentorship will find similar success. Working with Ashley has been an experience I am truly grateful for. Her knowledge of photography is top-notch, and she is just an overall awesome person.”
