Photography is a world in which we have to be constantly learning and recycling ourselves in order to feed our creativity. This takes effort, dedication and knowing how to extract the right information. In a digital world where we have so many resources at our fingertips in a matter of seconds, it can be really difficult to filter out the ones we really need and which adapt to our own learning process and way of learning.
Mentoring born from the need to create a safe space designed by and for photography lovers with the help of education professionals who constantly review the study techniques so that everything is correctly executed and in a way that encourages consistent and useful learning.
Being able to count on a mentor to guide you to achieve the best results in the shortest possible time, to make the process much lighter, where you can resolve your doubts in a personal way and feel confident is the driving force behind the mentoring programme.
Whether you are someone who has just discovered the world of photography and would like to get started in it or if you want to improve a particular skill or even if you want to improve your photography but you feel stuck and do not know which areas you should strengthen, mentoring program IS FOR YOU!
100% personalised
Each individual has his or her own process, preferences, strengths and weaknesses. It is of great importance, for a solid learning process, to respect the rhythms and adapt them to what each person needs. Therefore, one of the fundamental pillars of mentoring is the personalisation of the learning process, with the aim of accompanying, facilitating a correct establishment of the concepts and encouraging an improvement in the student based on their needs.
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Photography in the 21st century is a very broad art form: from analogue photography to aerial photography. Technology is evolving and so are photographic disciplines, although we must not forget that success lies in knowing the fundamentals of photography and being able to apply them to any situation or gear.
Photography basis.
Photography in manual mode.
Composition skills.
Filters uses.
Find your own photographic style.
Drone photography.
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Presets are a good way to have a base to start editing but if you want to understand why things happen you need to learn from the beginning.
Get to know and learn how to use Lightroom.
Tools to improve your photos in Photoshop.
Noise reduction & cropping techniques.
Color theory and how to apply it in the editing process.
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Do you need help to plan some photoshoot? Would like to improve your organization skills to have a better workflow? Let us help you!
Steps to follow to improve your workflow and save time.
Tools to locate new spots to be used in your next trip.
Accompaniment in the implementation of photographic ideas.
Discover new ways to develop a photographic project in an orderly and efficient manner.
The thematic blocks on the basis of which we elaborate the mentoring sessions or programmes are varied and with the possibility of dealing with a single theme or coordinating a complete training that combines the development of various skills. For this reason, prior to each session or programme, the student will be provided with the necessary tools to share and orientate him/her with regard to the didactic units to be developed.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
fully online
To be done from any part of the globe. All what you need is a device with internet access to attend to the class and a sheet of paper to take notes. We take care of the rest!
one to one appointments
The best way to learn with the full attention of a professional to guide you. Both the individual classes and the programes are designed so that you can make the most of them and change the rules of the game with your photography.
for all levels
It doesn't matter what level you are at or if you haven't yet started in the world of photography and would like to start slowly. It will be designed in each case to meet your needs.
follow up
We will follow up your learning process to make sure you have understood the concepts and are applying them correctly (Available only in programes).
single LESSONS or full programs
Whether you only have some doubts that you want to solve in a specific way or if you prefer us to elaborate a specific programe for you.
CHOOSE YOUR PLAN
SINGLE LESSONS
One-on-one online lesson on a topic of your choice among those offered. The perfect option to improve specific points of your photography or workflow in a fast and personal way.
One online lesson of 55 minutes (Level questionnaire for class preparation will have to be filled out beforehand).
Exercises and learning materials.
Language option (Spanish or English) is available.
This option is adaptable for any level.
75€ per lesson
GOLD PROGRAM
One-on-one online program designed based on your needs and preferences.. The proper option if you are looking to have a consistent learning process over a longer period of time.
4 online lesson of 55 minutes to be carried out in four consecutive weeks (Level questionnaire and 15 min interview for class preparation will have to be done beforehand).
Practical exercises and learning materials.
Follow up and review of your skills in practical exercises.
Language option (Spanish or English) is available.
This option is adaptable for any level.
215€ per person
PLATINUM PROGRAM
One-on-one online program designed based on your needs and preferences.. The proper option if you are looking to have a consistent learning process over a longer period of time.
6 online lesson of 55 minutes to be carried out in six consecutive weeks (Level questionnaire and 15 min interview for class preparation will have to be done beforehand).
Practical exercises and learning materials.
Follow up and review of your skills with the practical exercises.
Fluent e-mail communications assuring reply in max. 24h for the duration of the program.
Language option (Spanish or English) is available.
This option is adaptable for any level.
299€ per person
(*) Limited spots per month, take advantage of this opportunity to reserve yours!
DON’T BE LEFT IN DOUBTS
Do you want to join the community and start learning and improving in the art of capturing moments but you have some doubts that you would like to solve?
Take a look at the FAQ section and get your questions answered!
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The mentor is Mara de la Torre - professional landscape, travel and commercial photographer -
Every lesson and program is imparted and designed by her.
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To book the mentorships you will have to fill in the form after clicking on the BOOK button. Once you have filled in all the fields of the form we will contact you within 24 hours to formalise the booking and start the training process.
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You can change the date of your mentoring session up to 72 hours before the session. If you have not yet started your programme, send an e-mail to mara@maradelatorre.com with subject: MENTORING DATE CHANGE / (Your name) and specifying your booking details. We will manage the change manually.
If, on the other hand, you have already started your mentoring programme, send a direct message through the Alumni platform.
In both cases you will receive a confirmation email making the change effective or proposing new dates.
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Mentoring takes place through the Google Meet platform. Make sure you have access to this app through your gmail account.
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If you don't find the answer to your question in this section, you can send us an email to mara@maradelatorre.com.
We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.