I offer a variety of mentoring & workshop options designed to support small business owners like you who are ready to grow, gain confidence, and succeed in the photography industry.
Whether you want to improve your posing, get honest guidance on your pricing, packages, and overall business setup—I’ve got you.
This is real, experience-based education created to help you feel more confident, more clear, and more in control of your photography business as you grow.
With a mix of photography experience, marketing know-how, and real-life business lessons, I’m here to gently guide and support you as you grow your photography journey.
This is friendly, down-to-earth mentoring and workshops designed to help you feel more clear, more confident, and more in control as you take your business to the next level—at a pace that feels right for you.
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Workshops
Newborn Workshop
✔ Photograph 3 live newborn models while building your portfolio and creating behind-the-scenes content for your business and social media.
✔ Learn my complete newborn workflow from start to finish, including newborn safety, wrapping, posing, lighting, styling, camera settings, transitions, and creating a smooth, repeatable workflow.
✔ Hands-on experience with:
- Dog bed posing
- Wrapped posing
- Prop & bucket posing
- Lighting setup and direction
- Camera settings and composition
- Styling and workflow
✔ This workshop is designed for photographers who are comfortable shooting in Manual Mode and are looking to build confidence or strengthen their newborn photography skills. Whether you're just getting started or have previous newborn experience, you'll leave with practical techniques and a workflow you can immediately implement into your own sessions.
Please Note: Editing is not covered during my workshops. The focus is on newborn safety, wrapping, posing, lighting, styling, and creating a smooth, efficient workflow.
Only 10 photographers will be accepted to ensure every attendee receives personalized instruction and hands-on experience.
Investment: $399 per photographer
Cake Smash Workshop
✔ Photograph multiple live cake smash sessions while building your portfolio and creating behind-the-scenes content for your business and social media.
✔ Learn my complete cake smash workflow from start to finish, including client preparation, session planning, styling, lighting, camera settings, posing, transitions, and creating a smooth, repeatable workflow.
✔ Learn how to create custom cake smash setups using cutouts, arches, props, and simple design elements that make a big impact without overspending.
✔ Hands-on experience with:
* Planning and designing cake smash themes
* Creating and arranging cutout backdrops
* Balloon placement and styling (optional)
* Prop selection and setup
* Studio lighting and light placement
* Camera settings and composition
* Posing and interacting with one-year-olds
* Session flow from clean portraits to cake smash
* Styling and workflow
✔ Learn how to prepare for a successful cake smash session, including communicating with parents, outfit recommendations, scheduling, cakes, cleanup, and creating a stress-free client experience.
✔ Work in small groups with plenty of opportunities to photograph, ask questions, and receive individualized coaching throughout the day.
✔ This workshop is designed for photographers who are comfortable shooting in **Manual Mode** and want to build confidence creating custom cake smash sessions. Whether you're just getting started or looking to elevate your current workflow, you'll leave with practical techniques, creative ideas, and a repeatable system you can immediately implement into your own business.
Please Note: Editing is NOT covered during this workshop. The focus is on planning, styling, custom set design, cutouts, lighting, camera settings, posing, workflow, and creating a memorable client experience from start to finish.
Only 5 photographers will be accepted to ensure every attendee receives personalized instruction, hands-on experience, and individual coaching throughout the workshop.
Investment:$599 per photographer
Mentoring
When I first reached out to Elysia, all I wanted was to shadow an IPS session. I had no idea how much of a reality check that would be. I quickly realized I was missing so much when it came to actually running a business. At the time, I was only taking donations, had no real structure, and was just figuring things out as I went. Since working with her, I’ve had several paid sessions, sold products, and finally feel like I’m running a real, sustainable business.
Elysia has challenged me in the best way possible while also meeting me where I am. She’s helped me refine my workflow, improve my client experience, and see the true value in what I offer. But beyond that, she’s helped me become a fully legal business. I’ve learned how to file quarterly taxes, create spreadsheets that actually help me track my numbers, build an entire website from scratch, run a CRM, market my work, create invoices, and properly prepare for sessions. The amount of knowledge and confidence I’ve gained is something I never expected.
On top of that, she’s completely transformed the way I approach posing. From posing safety to refining the way I direct clients, she’s helped me create images that feel more natural, flattering, and intentional. I’ve gained so much confidence in guiding my clients, which has made my sessions smoother and my work even stronger.
One of the most incredible parts of this mentorship has been the hands-on experience she’s given me. She’s allowed me to assist her during sessions, giving me real-world experience that has made all the difference. And through it all, she’s been there—pushing me, supporting me, and genuinely wanting to see me succeed.
I truly hope other people see the value and worth that she brings because I had no idea what I was in for—but what I’ve gained from her is beyond invaluable. I will always be grateful for her guidance, generosity, and belief in me.
If you’re looking for a mentor who will teach you not just how to take better photos but how to actually run a business, Elysia is the one. I can’t recommend her enough!
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