Personalized Mentoring
At some point, every artist benefits from a trusted guide, a thoughtful mentor who helps them see their work and themselves more clearly. Whether you’re refining your artistic voice or seeking to align your creative practice with deeper meaning in your work and editing, personalized mentoring provides a customized experience designed around you — your goals, your pace, and your creative evolution.
Led by Carly Sullens, M.Photog., M.Artist., CPP, ATR — a Master Photographer, Master Artist, Certified Professional Photographer and Registered Art Therapist — these sessions blend fine art, photography, and creative personal insight to create a mentoring experience that nurtures both your craft and your creative spirit.
My 1:1 mentoring sessions are designed to help you slow down, reconnect with your creativity, and bring more intention, emotion, and meaning into your photographic and artistic process. Together, we’ll shape a path that’s uniquely yours.
Who It’s For
Mentoring is for photographers, artists, and creatives who want to deepen both their craft and their connection to their work.
I can help you at any point along your creative journey, from the moment before you take the shot to editing with intention. Whether you’re seeking clarity in your artistic direction or simply craving a more meaningful relationship with your art, these sessions meet you exactly where you are.
Sessions are also ideal for those looking to expand their creative toolkit and explore expressive editing techniques, including digital painting, composites, and creating images with a painterly, fine art aesthetic.
How it Works
Each mentoring session is a personalized, 90-minute one-on-one experience held over Zoom. Ninety minutes allows enough time to settle in, explore ideas in depth, and move beyond surface solutions, creating space for both reflection and practical application.
We begin with a conversation about where you are in your creative journey and what you hope to explore or achieve. From there, we dive into hands-on guidance, reflection, and editing tailored to your goals.
Every session is intuitive, supportive, and grounded, focused on helping you move forward with clarity, confidence, and renewed creative energy.
You’ll leave each session with new insight, actionable steps, and fresh inspiration for your photography and artistic practice.
Session Format
90-minute live Zoom session
Personalized focus based on your goals (creative growth, editing, competition prep, or portfolio development)
Option to record your session for later review
Follow-up notes or resources (as needed)
Investment
Each mentoring session is designed to give you space for discovery, learning, and growth. You can begin with a single session or choose a longer commitment for continued support and creative accountability.
All sessions held via Zoom. Optional recordings and follow-up resources included.
A personalized 90-minute mentoring session designed to explore your creative goals, strengthen your artistic voice, and gain clarity from capture to editing. Perfect for photographers and artists seeking both inspiration and direction.
A series of three 90-minute mentoring sessions designed to nurture your growth over time. We’ll build on each session with personalized guidance, reflection, and creative accountability—helping you strengthen your artistic voice, editing style, and confidence in your work.
(save $75)
A series of six 90-minute mentoring sessions designed to nurture your growth over time. Across these 90-minute sessions, we’ll develop your creative vision, refine your portfolio or body of work, and strengthen both your technical and expressive skills. This longer mentorship provides continued support, accountability, and momentum as your artistry evolves.
(save $210)
How to Purchase
Select your session
Choose the mentoring option that best fits your goals.Click “Let’s Begin”
This will take you to the purchase form.Fill out the form
Share your contact details and any notes about your focus or goals.Access your cart
Scroll to the top right of the website and click the cart icon to review your selection.Complete checkout
Once payment is submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email. I’ll then personally reach out to schedule your session date and time.
Gene Gate
“Thank you, Carly. It helps to see my work through your eyes, and teaches me to look for such subtleties as you described. I improve when I can see my work, not as just another edit, but an outcome that is emotive, powerful, and communicates visually. You help me do that. Much appreciated!”
Frequently Asked Questions
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Mentoring is for photographers, artists, and creatives at any stage who want to deepen both their craft and connection to their work. Whether you’re refining your artistic voice, or exploring creative editing, these sessions are designed to meet you where you are.
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Each session is led by Carly Sullens, M.Photog., M.Artist., CPP, ATR — a Master Photographer, Master Artist, Certified Professional Photographer and Registered Art Therapist. Carly blends fine art, photography, and personalized creative insight to help you uncover meaning in your work and create with greater intention and authenticity.
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While Carly is a Registered Art Therapist, mentoring sessions are not clinical or therapeutic in nature. They focus on artistic growth, creative insight, and expressive exploration within a supportive, non-clinical setting.
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Once your session is booked, I’ll personally reach out by email to schedule your session and confirm a date and time that works best for you.
Then you’ll receive your Zoom link and any pre-session materials once the date is set. After your session, you may receive optional notes, resources, or prompts to help you continue your growth.
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Ninety minutes allows time to settle in, explore deeply, and move beyond surface-level questions. It provides space for conversation, hands-on guidance, reflection, and actionable next steps—all without feeling rushed.
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That’s entirely up to you. Topics often include creative development, editing with intention, digital painting, composites, portfolio refinement, or exploring your artistic direction.
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After booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire to help clarify your goals and interests. You’re welcome to bring images, projects, or ideas you’d like feedback on—but it’s not required. Sessions unfold naturally based on what you most want to explore.
What people are saying.
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“There are wonderful artists and wonderful teachers. Carly is both. Her ability to uncomplicate a sometimes very complicated process will not only motivate you but give you confidence and inspiration to make your own original digital photo painting."
— Mark Weber
M.Photog, Cr., M. Artist, CPP
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"Carly is an amazing artist and just as inspiring as a teacher! Her expertise is evident in her artwork, but what sets her apart from other instructors is her passion for sharing her knowledge and her passion for unique digital creations. "
— Jim Cryer
Photographer for 15 years
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"Thank you, Carly. It helps to see our work through your eyes, and teaches us to look for such subtleties as you described. We improve when we can see our work, not as just another edit, but as an outcome that is emotive, powerful, and communicates visually. You help us do that. Much appreciated!"
— Gene Grate
Photographer for decades
Ready to Begin?
Your creative journey deserves time, space, and thoughtful guidance. Whether you’re seeking clarity, inspiration, or new techniques to elevate your work, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
Select your session option above to complete your purchase. Afterward, I’ll personally reach out by email to schedule your date and time. Together, we’ll create a mentoring experience that supports your artistic growth in the most meaningful way.