1-to-1 Online Photography Mentorship
with Sergei Sarakhanov
duration 3,5 months, 10 lessons
An individual online mentorship program for photographers who want structured professional growth, a stronger visual language, and a cohesive portrait portfolio.
The mentorship is based on direct one-to-one work with Sergei Sarakhanov — portrait photographer and visual storyteller with 16+ years of experience and more than 100 workshops conducted internationally.
What is this mentorship?
This is an individual online mentorship program in portrait photography based on direct one-to-one work with the author.
It is designed as a structured professional process — combining portfolio review, practical assignments, visual direction development, and personal feedback over several months.
The mentorship focuses on author growth, visual clarity, and consistent portrait practice.
Who is it for?
This program is suitable for:
• photographers at the beginning of their practice who want a solid foundation
• practicing photographers developing portrait and character work
• authors building a cohesive portfolio
• creatives who need structured feedback and direction
• photographers preparing for a higher professional level
The program is adapted to the participant’s experience and goals.
mentorship Format
10 individual online sessions • 50 minutes each • Total duration: 3.5 months
Includes:
✓ regular one-to-one sessions
✓ flexible schedule — tailored to your availability
✓ practical assignments between sessions
✓ detailed portfolio and shoot reviews
✓ final portfolio or personal project review
✓ next-step development plan
✓ private mentorship chat with Sergei for real-time guidance and feedback (Premium)
All sessions are conducted live online.
Structure
Phase 1 — Guided Development (9 sessions)
Work on technique, visual decisions, portrait direction, and author consistency through assignments and detailed reviews.
Phase 2 — Independent Project (approx. 1 month)
Development of a portfolio series or personal project with mentor feedback.
Final session — full review and professional direction.
Result
By the end of the program participants typically leave with:
• clearer visual and creative direction
• stronger portrait decision-making
• improved technical and conceptual control
• a more cohesive portrait portfolio
• defined next professional steps for the next 6–12 months
Why Now?
Skip the years of trial and error. This mentorship compresses your growth, giving you an objective professional perspective and helping you build a high-level portfolio in months instead of years.
Investment & Tiers
Standard Mentorship — £1,500
All 10 sessions, practical assignments, and a structured development plan. Feedback and guidance are provided during the scheduled live calls.
Payment in two installments is available
Premium Mentorship — £1,800
Includes everything in the Standard tier plus Continuous Direct Support. You get a private chat with Sergei for ongoing Q&A, sharing ideas, and real-time guidance while preparing for your shoots between sessions.
Payment in two installments is available.
Student Work
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Workshops are short-term and topic-based.
This mentorship is a long-term individual process focused on your portfolio, visual decisions, and author development across several months.
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Yes. The structure is adapted to the participant’s starting level. Beginners build foundation and portfolio step by step.
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Yes. For experienced photographers the focus is on visual language, author consistency, and portfolio refinement.
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If you already shoot portraits — prepare 20–25 images for review.
If not — no preparation required.
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Only if both sides agree in advance.
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Yes, with prior notice and mutual agreement.
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Yes. Written feedback and answers to questions are provided between sessions (available in the Premium package only).
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