Leah O'Connell

Charlottesville family photographer

You've been climbing alone long enough - mentoring can help you break through to your next best self as an artist and business-owner. 

Mentoring for family photographers

1:1 Virtual

1:1 in person

retreat + mastermind

You could be ready for mentoring if:

you're drawn to

sessions at home but feel like it's a huge pivot and your clients would never go for it. 

You're OVERWHELMED BY

a huge influx of clients in one season (cough, fall) but need your sanity back with better pacing throughout the year

You're NOT SURE HOW TO

build a business that's sustainable and life-giving. You're on track to burnout (or in the thick of it) instead.

You're Confused about

how to reach clients who you really connect with - you're over social media and the quick content grind, but aren't sure how to market without it)

I feel like we think the same, except Leah's the version of my brain that is already organized. She blows it out of the park everytime. So thankful for this information!"

"This was GOLD.

- Victoria

She is responsive, helpful and super supportive!! She gives action steps for you to actually apply her teachings. "

"Leah is an amazing teacher -clear and educational, without being overwhelming.

-Jennifer

When leaving your time with Leah, expect to feel motivated with tangible tasks to move forward on. She is a breath of fresh air and will push you to think outside the "mainstream box" on business and photography."

outside the "mainstream" box on business and photography.

"Leah is authentic, wise, and honest - she holds nothing back when mentoring her clients and deeply cares. 

- Autumn

Watch me work

  • Two 90-minute recorded calls within 90 days

  • Written recap/action plan after each call

  • Unlimited Voxer support in between calls to troubleshoot, empower, and clarify so you can keep going towards your goals and see real change

Mentoring Package | 750

Photograph a family session with me! I'll tailor the specifics to what you're looking to book more of to allow guided practice with specific challenges, demographics, locations, etc.

Meet before the shoot to talk through the nuts and bolts of the session, prep workflow, your personal goals, etc

Work together after the shoot to debrief, cull, ask questions, demonstrate editing techniques and more

a local Charlottesville lunch

1:1 In person (half day shoot + workshop) | 1800

charlottesville, va

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in-home photography course + Group Coaching coming 2025

Are you interested in learning in community? 

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WELCOME TO 

The Photo Fuel Podcast

Insightful, down-to-earth episodes about the swirl of vision, art, and business in the family photography genre. Between solo teaching and guest interviews, you'll pack your creative toolbox with confidence, skills, and inspiration to fuel your work and your life. 

Want to get some coaching and business umph for free?

- charis

“The mentoring calls I did with Leah were by far the most helpful thing in gaining clarity and focus for my business in the last year”