MENTORING
We believe deeply in sharing knowledge.
Over the years, we’ve been fortunate to learn from exceptional mentors and to invest in workshops, confrences, education, and ongoing development. The return on that investment has been tenfold, not just financially, but creatively and personally. Each lesson, critique, and conversation helped sharpen our perspective, refine our craft, and accelerate our growth in ways we couldn’t have achieved alone.
The most valuable advice we can offer to anyone starting out, or to those ready to step up their game, is this: don’t try to do it all by yourself. Seek guidance. Learn from people who have walked the path before you. Mentorship shortens the learning curve, helps you avoid costly mistakes, and gives you clarity when you’re feeling stuck or uncertain.
If you’re an aspiring wedding videographer or photographer searching for your own identity and style, we’re here for you. We offer one-to-one mentoring sessions designed to meet you where you are, covering everything from brand identity and portfolio refinement to business development, pricing, client experience, and long-term strategy.
Whether you’re looking for creative direction, honest feedback, or structured coaching to move your business forward, our goal is to help you grow with intention and confidence.
Our mentoring sessions are a safe, inclusive space for open and honest conversation. Everything shared is treated with respect and complete confidentiality. This is a place to ask questions freely, explore ideas without judgment, and receive direct, thoughtful guidance in an environment built on trust.
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."
- Oscar Wilde
Creative Business Intensive
2-Hour One-to-One Session
This session is designed for wedding photographers and filmmakers who want clarity, direction, and structure in their business. We focus on the foundations that directly impact growth, confidence, and client perception.
What we cover:
Business strategy and long-term positioning
Brand identity feedback and clarity
Pricing structure and breakdown
Client communication and email refinement
Sales approach and inquiry flow
Honest, actionable feedback tailored to where you are right now
This session is ideal if you feel stuck, under-charging, or unsure how to present yourself at a higher level, creatively or commercially.
Creative Business & Portfolio Review
Extended 4-Hour One-to-One Mentorship
This is a deeper, more comprehensive mentorship experience for those ready to elevate every part of their brand. It includes everything from the Creative Business Intensive, plus an in-depth portfolio review to refine your creative direction and strengthen your positioning.
What we cover:
All elements of the Creative Business Intensive
Full portfolio review (photography or film)
Creative direction and style refinement
Strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in your body of work
Guidance on what to keep, remove, and build next
Aligning your portfolio with your ideal client and pricing level
This mentorship is for creatives who are serious about stepping up, both artistically and commercially, and want clear, experienced guidance to help them get there faster.
OUR EXPERIENCE
AOIFE
Founder / Photographer / Filmmaker / Editor / Creative Director Aoife began her journey in photography in 2004, giving her a rare, long-term perspective on an industry that has evolved. She has lived through every major shift in style, technology, and client expectation, seeing trends rise, peak, and disappear while consistently adapting and refining her own approach.
Her career spans freelance work, studio environments, and over a decade running her own successful business. This hands-on experience means Aoife understands not only the creative side of the work, but also the realities and fears around pricing, positioning, client relationships, and sustainability.
At her core, Aoife is an artist and an idea-maker. Beyond her own work, she has consulted with friends’ and family businesses across various industries, helping them clarify their brand, refine their message, and grow with intention. She has extensive experience in the wedding industry, alongside years working in fashion and commercial photography, giving her a broad, adaptable creative skill set.
Her commercial client work includes collaborations with global brands such as Samsung, WestJet, ALDO just to name a few. Combined with her natural instinct for branding and marketing, Aoife brings a strategic eye to creative businesses, helping others see not just what they’re making, but how it’s perceived.
Known for her clarity, generosity, and total honesty, Aoife is also an excellent teacher. She has a genuine ability to break down complex ideas, offer constructive feedback, and guide creatives toward stronger, more confident work, both artistically and commercially.
Founder / Photographer / Filmmaker / Editor / Business ManagerEMILLY
Emilly brings a rare combination of academic rigor, technical expertise, and real world business experience to her role as a mentor. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science as well as a degree in Electronics Engineering, a foundation that has shaped her analytical thinking, attention to detail, and methodical approach to problem-solving and learning.
Before moving into self-employment with NONFICTION LOVE, Emilly spent over five years working for a Fortune 500 company in North America as a Technical Training Specialist. In that role, she was responsible for learning complex systems quickly, meeting exceptionally high standards, and translating technical information into clear, actionable training to over 100 employees at a time. That experience gave her a deep understanding of how people learn, how to structure knowledge effectively, and how to perform at a consistently high level under pressure.
Emilly has personally navigated the transition from corporate “9-5” employment to running her own business, giving her first hand insight into the challenges and opportunities that come with stepping out on your own. She is deeply driven to to continue learning, and to elevate her work to meet and exceed the standards she once operated under in the corporate world.
As a mentor, Emilly is precise, thoughtful, and direct. She excels at breaking down complex ideas into clear steps, helping creatives build systems, confidence, and momentum. Her approach is ideal for those who value structure, clarity, and practical guidance grounded in real experience.
Get In Touch
If you’re interested in a mentoring session, we’d love to hear from you. Fill out the form with a little information about you and your business, and we’ll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours with pricing and availability.