1-on-1 Photography Mentoring
Private photo review & editing sessions with
Jan Šmíd, Master QEP
Single Shots ● Panoramas ● Night & Aurora
Most photographers don’t need more tutorials. They need experienced, honest feedback on their own work. These private mentoring sessions show you what works, what doesn’t — and why. No presets. No generic theory. Just real decisions, explained clearly.
Who these sessions are for
These sessions are suitable for both beginners and advanced photographers. Beginners often use them to get early feedback, correct mistakes before they become habits, and understand why certain images work or don’t. More experienced photographers usually focus on refining composition, consistency, and long-term direction.
In both cases, the session is always based on your own images and your current level.
What You Get With Private 1-on-1 Mentoring
These sessions are fully personalized and built around your own photos, workflow and goals. Whether you shoot single-shot landscapes, multi-row panoramas, night scenes or Aurora — every session gives you clear, practical and actionable improvement. This mentoring approach is part of a broader educational system…
You can choose between two formats:
1) Photo Review & Critique (1-on-1)
A focused and honest critique session aimed at improving your field decisions, composition and overall photographic intent. Most clients book this session before joining a photo expedition.
⭐ What we cover
Composition & light analysis
Technical execution (sharpness, exposure, balance)
Storytelling and visual flow
Identifying repeated mistakes
Short live edits to demonstrate corrections
⭐ What you get
Clear, practical steps to improve immediately
A list of recurring issues to work on
Suggestions for style & consistency
Full session recording
⭐ Scope
Single shots • Panoramas • Daylight • Night • Aurora
⭐ Format
⏱️ 90 minutes
🎥 Online (Zoom / Google Meet)
🎬 Recording included
⭐ Price
💰 $320 USD I accept a limited number of sessions per month due to expedition schedule.
2) Editing & Workflow Mentoring (1-on-1)
A deep, hands-on post-processing session based entirely on your RAW files and your workflow.
⭐ What we can focus on
• RAW development
• Exposure blending / HDR
• Panorama workflow (single & multi-row, PTGui)
• Night / Aurora color control
• Clean, natural landscape editing
• Noise handling, sharpening, micro-contrast
• Preparing master files for print or web
• Portfolio consistency
⭐ What you get
• A complete workflow built on your own images
• Clear recommendations for consistent editing
• Solutions for difficult files (noise, WB, contrast, color)
• Full session recording
⭐ Scope
Single shots • Panoramas • Daylight • Night • Aurora
⭐ Format
⏱️ 120 minutes
🎥 Online (Zoom / Google Meet)
🎬 Recording included
⭐ Price
💰 $450 USD I accept a limited number of sessions per month due to expedition schedule.
How It Works
Choose your mentoring format
Request your preferred date
Upload your RAW (or JPEG) files before the session
Meet online via Zoom / Google Meet
Receive your full session recording + notes
About the Mentor
Jan Šmíd — Master QEP. Award-winning landscape photographer, FEP Master Qualified European Photographer, expedition leader and educator. My mentoring is based on real-world field experience, not theoretical rules.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: 1-on-1 Photography Mentoring
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How many photos should I prepare for a review session?
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Yes — all mentoring is based on your RAW files, your workflow and your personal goals.
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No. The goal is to understand real decisions, not copy settings that won’t work on other images.
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Yes — single shots, multi-row panoramas, night scenes and Aurora files are all supported.
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RAW is preferred, but JPG is possible if necessary.
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Yes — all sessions include a full HD recording for your later reference.
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Is this useful before joining an expedition?
Ready to book your session?
Use the button below to request your preferred mentoring format and date.