The TCI Mentorship Program Sustained, one-to-one guidance for photographers developing serious work. The TCI Mentorship Program is designed for photographers who want thoughtful, consistent guidance while developing coherent photographic projects. Rather than focusing on isolated images or quick technical fixes, mentorship at TCI is centered on long-term development, editing decisions, and clarity of intent. This is a working relationship built around your photographs — how they are made, selected, sequenced, and shaped into meaningful bodies of work. Who This Mentorship Is For This program is intended for photographers who:
• Are already photographing seriously and consistently
• Are working on, or ready to begin, a project or body of work
• Want to develop clarity in editing, sequencing, and direction
• Are open to critique, revision, and sustained attention over time

Participants range from committed amateurs to experienced professionals preparing work for publication, exhibition, or portfolio development. This mentorship is not designed for beginners seeking basic technical instruction. What We Work On Together Mentorship sessions focus on the practical and conceptual decisions that shape strong photographic work, including:
• Editing and selection: what belongs — and what does not
• Sequencing and structure within a project
• Developing visual consistency and coherence
• Clarifying intent and refining direction
• Identifying strengths, patterns, and gaps in the work
• Preparing projects for presentation, publication, or exhibition

The emphasis is always on resolving work, not accumulating images. How the Mentorship Is Structured Mentorship is conducted one-to-one over Zoom and supported by shared image review and written feedback as appropriate. Participants enroll for 1-, 3-, or 6-month periods, allowing for continuity and depth rather than isolated consultations. Longer enrollments are strongly recommended for photographers working on substantial projects. Each mentorship is shaped around the needs of the participant, but always within a clear, structured framework. What You Can Expect Through sustained mentorship, participants typically experience:
• Greater confidence in editing and decision-making
• Stronger project structure and visual coherence
• Increased clarity about direction and next steps
• A more resolved and intentional body of work

Progress comes not from speed, but from attention and consistency. Enrollment & Withdrawal If you decide that the mentorship is not the right fit, you may withdraw and receive a full refund provided your request is submitted before the start of the program's second week. Applying for Mentorship Mentorship places are limited to ensure depth and attention. Prospective participants are asked to complete a short application to determine fit and readiness.

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