Private Photography Coaching for Vision, Story, and Direction
In Short
This is one-on-one coaching for photographers who feel stuck, scattered, or disconnected from their work.
It is not technical training.
It is a focused process built around clarity, judgment, and visual storytelling.
If you care about meaning, authorship, and long-term growth, this coaching may be for you.
Most photographers aren’t blocked by skill
They’re blocked by uncertainty.
They don’t know what their work is really about anymore.
They sense something is missing, but can’t articulate it.
They make images, but feel disconnected from their own decisions.
This coaching exists for photographers who want to slow down, look honestly at their work, and understand why they photograph the way they do.
I work one-on-one with photographers to help them see more clearly, develop stronger judgment, and move forward with intention.
What This Coaching Focuses On
This is not a course.
There are no formulas, presets, or assignments.
We focus on:
understanding what your existing work is already saying
identifying patterns, tendencies, and blind spots
clarifying intention instead of chasing style
strengthening taste, judgment, and decision-making
developing a visual language you can stand behind
The goal is not rapid output.
The goal is clarity that lasts.
Who This Is For
This coaching is for photographers who:
have been practicing for years but feel creatively stalled
feel their work lacks coherence or direction
are tired of imitating references without understanding why
want to build a body of work, not just individual images
value conversation, reflection, and honest feedback
You don’t need to call yourself an artist.
But you do need to care deeply about meaning in your work.
Who This Is Not For
This coaching is not for you if you are:
a beginner looking for technical foundations
focused primarily on gear, presets, or trends
expecting quick answers or guaranteed outcomes
looking for motivation rather than self-examination
This process requires openness, patience, and self-honesty.
How the Coaching Works
This is a private, one-on-one coaching relationship.
Sessions typically include:
reviewing your photographs together
discussing your thinking, doubts, and decisions
identifying recurring questions and patterns
refining direction, projects, or long-term intent
Some people come with a defined project. Others come with confusion.
Both are valid starting points.
The structure adapts to you.
What You Can Expect to Gain
While every experience is different, many photographers leave with:
clearer direction in their work
stronger confidence in their choices
deeper trust in their own visual instincts
less dependence on external validation
renewed momentum and focus
This is about learning how to see your work for what it truly is - and deciding what to do with that understanding.
Why Work With Me
I am a documentary filmmaker and photographer.
My work has been shaped by years of listening - closely - to how people articulate their inner lives, doubts, and turning points. That experience informs how I coach.
I don’t teach formulas.
I don’t impose my taste.
I ask precise questions, point out what’s already there, and help you connect intention, emotion, and image into something coherent.
Educational & Teaching Experience
Foundation Workshops
Disney Creative Academy
FHOX Wedding Seminar, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Origem Workshop, Ouro Preto, Brazil
Fearless Conference
Escola De Imagem, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
How to Begin
If this approach resonates, the next step is simple.
Apply for a conversation.
We’ll talk about where you are, what you’re struggling with, and whether this coaching is the right fit.
No pressure.
No obligation
FAQ
Why coaching? Aren’t workshops enough?
Workshops can be valuable - and they were important in my own development.
But workshops are limited by time, structure, and group dynamics.
This coaching is different. It is entirely focused on you - your work, your thinking, and your obstacles. We can look closely at your portfolio, a recent shoot, or questions you’re struggling with, and shape the conversation around what you actually need at this stage.
Can’t you just tell me what I should do?
No - and that’s intentional.
A central part of photography is learning how to think, decide, and evaluate your own work. This process is designed to help you build those skills, so you’re not dependent on instructions or external approval in the future.
I may offer perspectives or observations, but the goal is to help you develop your own way of solving creative problems.
Why do you talk about mindset so much?
Because creative work is shaped as much by inner limitations as by external ones.
Habits of thinking, fear, self-doubt, and unexamined assumptions often block progress more than technical ability. When those are understood more clearly, photographers tend to make better decisions, take more meaningful risks, and work with greater confidence and focus.
This isn’t motivational talk. It’s practical awareness.
Do I have to do anything besides asking questions and listening?
Yes.
This coaching requires participation. You need to be willing to reflect, experiment, and confront uncertainty in your own work. That is how confidence is built - by doing, not just discussing.
My role is to guide, question, and offer perspective, but the growth comes from your engagement with the process.
If I want a critique session for my last shoot, what should I show?
Ideally, all the images from that shoot. Sequenced, unedited.
Seeing the full sequence - rather than only selected “best” images - reveals how you approached the situation, how decisions were made, and where patterns emerge. Images can be resized for easy viewing; resolution is not important for this purpose.