Hey there! I’m Grethel Villate, a Los Angeles–based maternity, newborn, and family photographer.
Over the years, I’ve built my business from the ground up — learning not only how to master light, posing, and connection, but also how to create a brand that truly tells a story.
Now, I’m opening my doors to photographers who want to grow their artistry, refine their workflow, and elevate their business through personalized one-on-one classes.
Whether you’re just beginning your photography journey or looking to take your sessions and client experience to the next level, these mentorships are fully customized to your goals.
🌿 What You’ll Learn
Each mentorship is completely customized to your level and goals. We can focus on:
Newborn photography: wrapping, posing, lighting, safety, and soothing
Maternity sessions: lighting setups, gown styling, posing flow, and artistic direction
Editing workflow: image culling, skin retouching, color tones, and consistency
Client experience: communication, scheduling, pricing, and upselling
Studio setup: lighting, props, workflow organization, and design
Marketing & branding: social media strategy, lead generation, and portfolio building
📍 Where It Happens
Mentorships are available:
In-Studio: at my Los Angeles studio — 6221 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 207
In-Your-Studio: where I come to your location (travel fee may apply)
Online via Zoom: perfect for photographers outside California or those wanting workflow/business training
💼 Mentorship Options
🎓 Mini Mentorship – $450
2-hour focused session on one specific area (posing, editing, or business).
Includes: hands-on guidance, Q&A, and follow-up resources.
🌸 Half-Day Mentorship – $850
4 hours of personalized training — ideal for photographers wanting to cover both creative and business sides.
Includes: shooting practice, posing techniques, editing, and marketing discussion.
✨ Full-Day Mentorship – $1,400
A complete, immersive day (6–7 hours) working side-by-side on real sessions or styled shoots.
Includes: live demonstration, editing walkthrough, portfolio review, and business roadmap.
Lunch, snacks, and resource materials included.
💻 Online Mentorship – $350
2 hours via Zoom focusing on editing, pricing, marketing, or workflow optimization.
Includes recording for replay.
💬 Ready to Grow?
Whether you want to master newborn posing, elevate your maternity work, or finally create a brand that feels like you — I’ll guide you step by step through what truly works in real-world photography.
Let’s turn your passion into confidence and your creativity into success.
📩 To book your mentorship, fill out the contact form or email me directly at grethel@grethelvillate.com
Let’s work together
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