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About the program

The mentorship program was born out of the experience that so many participants on workshops struggle with their camera controls, menus, autofocus settings, and other camera features. In addition, the challenge of fieldcraft is what I have defined as the art and science of approaching a subject or scene. Finally, one of the most challenging aspects of nature photography is mastering post processing.

Thus, I created a mentorship program with three parts: Part 1 - Master Your System; Part 2 - Master Fieldcraft; and Part 3 - Master Post Processing. If you find that you consistently struggle with one or more of these aspects of photography, then perhaps you should join me on one or more!

Photo courtesy of Kelli Hindman Photography.

Free Sample Part 1 Mentorship Video

The Parts

The OM System Mentorship Program has been designed in three parts which comprise the technical side of the OM-1 & OM-1 Mark II (Part 1), the creative side of OM photography (Part 2), and the post processing side of OM photography (Part 3). Click on the boxes to the right to learn more and register!

The Parts

The OM System Mentorship Program has been designed in three parts which comprise the technical side of the OM-1 & OM-1 Mark II (Part 1), the creative side of OM photography (Part 2), and the post processing side of OM photography (Part 3). Click on the boxes to the right to learn more and register!

Frequently Asked Questions

Dates for Part 1 - Group #5 (2026)

Session #6 - September 4, 2026

Session #7 - September 18, 2026

Session #8 - October 2, 2026

Session #9 - October 16, 2026

Session #10 - November 10, 2026

Session #11 - December 4, 2026

Session #12 - December 18, 2026

Session #13 - January 2, 2027

Session #14 - January 22, 2027

Dates for Part 1 - Group #6 (2027)

Session #1 - February 5, 2027

Session #2 - February 19, 2027

Session #3 - TBD

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Dates for Part 3 - Group #2 (2026/2027)

Session #1 - May 31, 2026

Session #2 -June 14, 2026

Session #3 - June 28, 2026

Session #4 - July 12, 2026

Session #5 - July 26, 2026

Session #6 - August 9, 2026

Session #7 - August 23, 2026

Session #8 - September 13, 2026

Session #9 - September 27, 2026

Session #10 - October 11, 2026

Session #11 - October 25, 2026

Session #12 - November 15, 2026

Session #13 - December 20, 2026

Session #14 - January 24, 2027

Session #15 - February 7, 2027

Session #16 - February 21, 2027

How Does This Differ From a Workshop?

The mentorship program is cheaper than a typical seven day workshop and last around 6 months! You have much more individual and group attention than in a workshop.

If you truly want to master your OM-1, OM-1 Mark II, or post processing, there is nothing better than investing in this mentorship program. I guarantee you will see a big difference in the quality of your images if you complete one or more of these programs. I invested a tremendous amount of time developing the materials, videos, and concepts for these programs.

What if I Miss a Session?

Great news, every zoom meeting is recorded and available for you to view as long as my website is available! In addition, you are allowed to participate in future mentorship program sessions for those you missed or if you just want to repeat. This option will remain available for as long as I have the material available for these camera bodies! Which should be many years!

What Topics Can WE Cover in the Part 1 - Private Sessions?

The (4) 1-hour private sessions are your's to use as you wish. We can program a custom mode, discuss what you have been learning, challenges, do image critique, make adjustments to your camera settings, discuss fieldcraft, or help you prepare for upcoming trips or workshops. Each session is recorded and available for you and only you to watch over and over.

What Topics Can WE Cover in the Part 3 - Private Sessions?

The (4) 1-hour private sessions are your's to use as you wish. We can cover any of the softwares covered in the program. We can walk through post processing specific images, we can do image critique, and we can discuss any aspect of post processing.

OM System Mentorship Program

OM System Mentorship Program Access Portal

OM System Mentorship Program Part 1

Click on the button below to access the part 1 mentorship program notes, videos, zoom recordings, and related YouTube videos. This is the access for all paying participants.

Master Fieldcraft Mentorship Program Part 2

Click on the button below to access the part 2 mentorship program videos, zoom recordings, and related YouTube videos. This is the access for all paying participants.

Master Post Processing Mentorship Program Part 3

Click on the button below to access the part 3 mentorship program notes, videos, zoom recordings, and related YouTube Videos. This is the access for all paying participants.