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vision. learning what to see. how to see it.
FIND YOUR VISION

Learn to see.
Then learn to capture it.

Twenty years of design training, art direction, commercial photography, and time in wild places comes down to one thing: knowing what makes a moment worth capturing — and having the technical fluency to do it. These sessions are how I share that, one photographer at a time.

No curriculum. No generic instruction. Just focused, personalized work on exactly what you want to move forward on.

VIRTUAL MENTORING

One-on-one,
wherever you are.

$100 / hour  ·  30-minute minimum

Focused sessions built entirely around your goals. Whether you’re picking up a camera for the first time or refining a serious portfolio, we work on exactly what you want to move forward on.

TOPICS CAN INCLUDE
  • Camera basics & manual settings
  • Exposure mastery
  • Composition & visual storytelling
  • Shooting in challenging light
  • Editing workflow (Lightroom / Photoshop)
  • Gear recommendations
  • Portfolio review & refinement
  • Creative direction & artistic growth
HOW IT WORKS
  • 60–90 minute live session via video
  • Pre-session questionnaire so we hit the ground running
  • Image or portfolio review (if applicable)
  • Session recorded for replay
  • Clear next steps to keep moving
IN-PERSON FIELD MENTORING

Shoot together,
Learn in real time.

$150 / hour  ·  2-hour minimum

There’s no substitute for being in the field together. Real light, real conditions, real-time feedback. We shoot your chosen location or subject — and you get immediate, specific guidance while it’s happening, not after.
(Half and full-day options available)

WE CAN FOCUS ON
  • Manual settings in real conditions
  • Reading and working with natural light
  • Composing with intention
  • Wildlife, landscape, or travel photography
  • Shooting specific subjects or styles
  • Breaking through creative blocks
  • Confidence and efficiency in the field
  • Advanced techniques & refinement
HOW IT WORKS
  • Location based on your goals — local or destination
  • Real-time guidance while you’re shooting
  • Follow-up image review and recommendations
  • Half-day and full-day options available
TRAVEL WORKSHOPS

Something bigger
on the horizon.

Small-group, multi-day workshops in wild places — landscape, adventure or wildlife focused. This is in the very early stages of planning, but it's the ultimate goal! I’m building the interest list now. If it sounds like your kind of thing, let me know!

READY TO START OR WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Reach out, and let me know where you are photographically, what you want to work on, and whether you’re thinking virtual or in-person. We’ll take it from there.

contact@markrutt.com