Leah O'Connell

Charlottesville family photographer

Small group Coaching

The Homestyle Accelerator

Grow the art and business you've dreamed of - but this season, do it with a team of accountability & an experienced guide beside you.

Jan - Feb 2025

specific dates and times TBD with the final small group

think about it...

Small group coaching = the best of both worlds. 

Custom, deep level trainings and 1:1 conversations. 

Personalized support and a team of built-in troubleshooters who care and connect

Flexible application and focussed accountability 

The Details

6 weeks, 6 students

A small team of 6 students + me will meet once a week for one hour for 6 weeks. We'll coordinate the times together based on what fits for most availability. If you can't make it, the calls will be recorded. 

Deep trainings for your growth

The first half of each call will consist of a training designed to improve your mindset, sharpen your skills, and bolster your business. Topics include a clarity + vision workshop, skills for in-home family photography, and tactical marketing (beyond "write blogs" and "show up on social!").

individual hotseats

The second half of each call will rotate "hotseats" for each member, where you can voice your pain points and get specific feedback, direction, and plans for positive forward momentum from me. When it's not your turn, you'll gain so much from listening in on the troubleshooting and feedback for others in the group. The combo pairs direct advice with rounded insight from multiple angles. It's a win-win. 

As you're working on the things we talk about each week between meetings, you'll have unlimited access to me 1:1 through Voxer if you have private questions or issues pop up. We'll also have a group channel to spitball, share links, and get real-time feedback. 

No more sitting behind the computer plugging away in a vacuum of self-doubt. 

BUild momentum with joy and collaboration

+ Voxer 

aka pocket business-talk anytime you have a second

How it works

one.

Grab your spot! The group is small so we can build a tight team of trust and I can clearly attend to each person individually, too. 

two.

You'll have the month of December to work on 2 prep assignments before we all meet together for the first time in January (dates and times coordinated between the final group)

three.

Experience what it's like to stop working alone and spend the first two months of the year lighting a creative fire under your business. 

What to expect

unlock your strengths and motivations and learn how to lean in

gain Magnetic confidence about your ability to photograph families in and around the home

Gain clarity around decisions for your business like pricing, experience, and workflow

feel less lonely, more creative, and better equipped for the rest of the year.

sharpen your artistic skills for in-home photography

I want to help you find clarity, peace, and joy through photographing families. Beyond perfect styled shoots and in real homes and with real challenges (like behavior, low light, not-so-"pretty" aestetics.... yep, the whole bag.)

I've spent the last 20 years building and running a business I'm proud of. I love what I do, how I do it, and who I do it for...and that's the gold I want to pass on to you, too. Except, like, faster. 

With a masters degree in education, I’m just as obsessed with teaching as I am about art. My goal is to help other photographers cut through the clutter and feel on fire about their work all around.

When you have deep purpose and pride in what you do, that gold will flow through you and fill dark corners with gratitude and beauty. It spreads across families, homes, and and communities. Let's get that ripple effect going, shall we?

my voice, approach, and teaching style 

My photography style

What people say about mentoring with me

By the way, I'm Leah.

The Homestyle Accelerator group will engage in weekly calls over the course of 6 weeks for accountability and feedback. Get real-time feedback and supportive direction on projects like clarifying your unique value and style, developing your pricing model, refining your in-home photography and artistic skills. 

6 weeks, 6 students

Exponential growth and a safe, small, community to kick off the year. 

access to rewatch all the calls

Accountability and direction.

- SARAH

“Honestly, this program changed my business forever and enriched my whole dang life.”