FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge. - Confucius
MENTOGRAPHER PROGRAM
Hi, friend!
I’m Jeannine, a photographer mentor and the owner of a thriving portrait and wedding business. I’ve crafted a life I love—surrounded by my family and a supportive community of fellow photographers.
Since 2015, I’ve hosted small business workshops for creatives, including the St. Paul chapter of the Rising Tide Society. In 2020, I rebranded as a full-service portrait studio, specializing in designing timeless portrait art for families and helping small businesses make unforgettable first impressions.
Being a creator in business is challenging, and I’m thrilled to offer a mentoring program for photographers! How you learn is important, which is why I offer a variety of mentoring opportunities, from group workshops to individual sessions!
Whether you’re ready to finally take your flash out of the box, struggling to attract ideal clients, or aiming to boost your profits, I’ve faced those same challenges—and I’m here to help you overcome them.
Over 17 years in business, I’ve worked with diverse mentors, honing both my craft and skills in business strategy, prosperity mindset, organization, and sales. I’ve grown from a tiny attic office to a retail studio supported by an amazing team. I understand the journey from humble beginnings to meaningful success, and I’m eager to help you experience that same sense of accomplishment.
If you’re ready to build confidence in your photography and master your business, explore the education and mentoring opportunities below. I can’t wait to see what you create alongside me!
Smiles,
Jeannine
Mentographer Plans
MOVING MOUNTAINS
$3250
MONTHLY COACHING
FOR ONE YEAR
3-hour strategy onboarding +
monthly 60-minute mentoring
meetings
BUILD &
REFINE
$3250
BI-MONTHLY COACHING
FOR SIX MONTHS
3-hour strategy onboarding +
60-minute mentoring
meetings twice a month
PROCESS CONSULTING
$2800
MONTHLY RETAINER
3-hour strategy onboarding +
10 hours each month of
hands-on implementation +
weekly 60-minute
check-in meetings
FAST
TRACK
$2400
WEEKLY COACHING
FOR EIGHT WEEKS
3-hour strategy onboarding +
weekly 60-minute
mentoring meetings
STRATEGY CHECK-IN
$200 per session
ONE-HOUR COACHING
Additional monthly 60-minute strategy check-in meeting for those enrolled in ongoing coaching.
STRATEGY
CALL
$250 per session
ONE-HOUR COACHING
A one-on-one 60-minute mentoring meeting.
GROUP COACHING
$1000
BI-MONTHLY GROUP COACHING
FOR SIX MONTHS
60-minute mentoring meetings twice a month for a small group of mentees.
Photography Classes + Workshops
Got a workshop idea for our community? Reach out anytime at [email protected]!
At Block Portrait Studios, we’re passionate about helping you grow through photography and small business classes and workshops held throughout the year. Be sure to check back often for the latest updates on upcoming classes and inspiring photography retreats designed to elevate your skills and creativity.
For fellow photographers, we offer a variety of topics such as hands-on lighting and posing. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or refining advanced techniques, our educational offerings are created to challenge, inspire, and connect our local photography community. Seeking more guidance? We also offer mentorship programs!
For creative entrepreneurs and small business owners, we dive into key topics like marketing, enhancing the client experience, workflow strategies, pricing products and services, hiring, financial planning, and more. With guest speakers from across the Twin Cities, these sessions provide practical tools and insights to help you grow a sustainable business with confidence.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Studio Rentals
At Block Portrait Studios, we’re dedicated to nurturing meaningful community connections. Our elegant studio is available as a versatile rental space—perfect for photographers, workshops and classes, client consultations, interviews, team-building experiences, gallery exhibitions, celebrations, and beyond. We’re here to support you by providing a flexible space tailored to your unique needs.
Our studio is a street-level, fully accessible, on-site bathroom, brick building, and working photography studio with a fun mural on the exterior.
- Projector and moveable TV available.
- Large West and South facing windows with diffusion and black-out shades.
- Plant containers are maintained for each season of the year.
Enter through the glass door on the corner. Once in the space, you are in a 20×25 large room with gray laminate floors.
- An accessible bathroom is onsite with a baby changing table.
- Coffee station.
- Six-foot bar on wheels.
- Two large 15-foot backdrops with paper rolls are available. These are multipurpose for projection needs.
- One 8x4 moveable wall on wheels can be moved around the space to create different seating vignettes or divide the room.
- Various couches and lounge chairs are available, including; a mid-century modern white, grey loveseat and velvet green lounge.
- Three large wood farm tables and five high-top tables are available for rent.
- Studio strobes, light stands, and light modifiers are available for rent upon request.
- Private offices will be locked and unavailable for rental.
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