MENTORSHIP
BECOME A PHOTOGRAPHER
WANT TO BECOME A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER?
LEARN EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Are you ready to turn your passion for photography into a profession? Through this one-on-one mentorship, I guide aspiring photographers from the very beginning. Whether you're picking up a camera for the first time or looking to sharpen your creative eye. From learning how to shoot with natural light and mastering your camera settings, to building your confidence behind the lens and creating a portfolio that reflects your style.
This mentorship is designed to give you the foundation, tools, and mindset to grow. With real-life shoot experience, personal feedback, and business insights from years of working with brands worldwide, you'll not only learn how to take better photos, you'll step into your potential as a photographer.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
SET UP & GEAR
CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT
PHOTOGRAPHY
EDITING
BUSINESS & ORGANIsATION
MANAGEMENT
PREVIOUS COACHEES
@chargazing
CHARLOTTE BERGSMA
"I had been a big fan of her work for a while and one day decided to take the plunge: I asked her if she would give me a course. Luckily she said yes, and that’s how my journey into photography began.
I literally started from zero. I didn’t even own a camera and bought one just a day before the first course. From there, she taught me everything step by step: how to set up my camera, how to work with light, composition and perspective, and how to express my own feeling through the image. On top of that, I learned so much about editing — how small adjustments can make a photo stronger, more beautiful, and more personal.
What made this course so special for me was that it went far beyond just technique. She took me into the field: I was allowed to watch her shoots, we did a shoot together, and she even gave feedback on my very first solo shoot. That combination of theory, practice, and personal guidance made me grow incredibly fast.
Looking back at where I started and what I can do now, it feels almost unreal. Without her guidance, I would never have made such fast progress. She not only gave me the technical foundation, but also the confidence and inspiration to truly pursue this.
What I might appreciate most is that the contact didn’t end after the course. Even now, a year later, I can still go to her for feedback. It doesn’t feel like an obligation, but like genuine interest and support. It makes me feel like she’s truly invested in my growth, and I value that immensely.
What began for me as a leap into the unknown, just picking up a camera and going for it, has grown into a deep passion thanks to her guidance and the way she truly brings photography to life."
@theninathenaday
NINA THENADEY
"Working with Maartje has been such an invaluable experience for me in my photography career. From the very beginning, during our intake session, she really took the time to listen to what I was struggling with and where I wanted to grow. Together we created a personalized plan that felt completely tailored to me and my needs. I felt right away that she understood not just my challenges, but also my strengths, and she helped me gain clarity and confidence in both.
Throughout the coaching, we worked on so many aspects of my business that I had been wanting to improve for a long time. We started with developing pitch decks and refining my branding, and from there we dove into sales and marketing strategies. Maartje guided me step by step, but always left space for me to find my own voice and direction. One of the highlights was a full day of test shooting together, where I got to practice working with multiple models and brands. That day really gave me the confidence to step into bigger projects, and it made me feel much more secure in the way I want to approach my shoots.
What stood out to me most is how flexible and supportive Maartje is. I got very sick on the day of our first planned shoot, and she immediately adjusted helping me find new models and locations so we could reschedule without stress. She was always ready to lend a hand where I needed it, but still made sure that I stayed in the role of photographer and felt ownership over the process. That balance between support and independence was empowering.
By the end of the program, I walked away not only with concrete tools like a price list, a clear sales and marketing strategy, and goals for the coming months, but also with a new sense of confidence in myself and my work. I now feel ready to approach clients, collaborate with brands, and push my creative vision further.
Maartje is someone who truly listens, adapts quickly, and knows how to bring out the best in you. I’m so grateful for everything I’ve learned from her, and I would highly recommend her coaching to any photographer who wants to grow both in their craft and in their business."
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