I’m Now Offering 1:1 Coaching for Both Photographers and Models

I want to share something I’ve been building quietly for the past few weeks, based on a lifetime of experience.

I’m now offering 1:1 coaching for both photographers and models — not as a course, not as an accelerator, and not as a one-size-fits-all system, but as personalized, real-world guidance for people who want clarity, direction, and momentum in their creative careers.

Why I’m doing this

Over the years, I’ve worked in many facets this industry — as a photographer, creative collaborator, and director — and for 17 years outside of it, in operations, process design, and adult training.

Across all of that work, one pattern shows up again and again:

Most people don’t stall because they lack talent.They stall because no one ever helps them understand where they are, what’s actually in the way, and what makes sense as a next step for them specifically.

Most creatives don’t need more motivation or pressure.They don’t need to be “pushed harder” with tough love.They don’t need another rigid framework that assumes everyone starts from the same place.

They need:

• clarity

• context

• honest feedback

• better systems

• and a plan that actually fits their reality

That’s the work I enjoy doing — and it’s the work I’ve spent my career learning how to do well.

My approach (and what this is not)

This isn’t a guru model. There’s no hierarchy. No phases. No accelerator. No tough-love performance.

Every coaching session is fully tailored to the individual.

Whether you’re a photographer or a model, we start by looking honestly at:

• your current state

• your goals

• your strengths

• your constraints

• and the points where friction or confusion keep showing up

From there, we build forward — strategically, calmly, and practically.

Each session includes:

• real-time guidance

• constructive, honest feedback

• problem-solving around your specific challenges

• a detailed session summary

• and a clear action plan you can actually implement

Nothing is prepackaged.Nothing is assumed.

Who this is for

This coaching is for people who:

• want clarity instead of hype

• want support without ego

• want structure without rigidity

• want to understand why things aren’t working

• are willing to slow down enough to think clearly and move intentionally

For photographers, that might mean:

• portfolio direction

• workflow bottlenecks

• creative consistency

• pricing and positioning

• client communication

• building systems that reduce overwhelm

For models, that might mean:

• portfolio curation

• understanding market fit

• strategy beyond “just shoot more”

• confidence and professionalism

• navigating agencies, clients, and self-promotion

Who this probably isn’t for

This likely isn’t a fit if you’re looking for:

• a fast-track promise

• a copy-paste system

• pressure-based accountability

• hustle culture dressed up as coaching

• someone to tell you what to do without context

That’s not a judgment — it’s just clarity around fit.

This feels like a natural extension of what I’ve been doing all along:asking better questions, examining how creative work actually functions in the real world, and helping people see their work — and their path — more clearly.

If you’re curious, unsure, or just want to talk things through, I also offer a free 15-minute consultation. No pitch. No pressure. Just a conversation.

If you want to learn more, you can find the details here:

👉 WWW.NICKJOHNSON.NET/PHOTOGRAPHERS

👉 WWW.NICKJOHNSON.NET/MODELING

AND - As a bonus/intro offer, all coaching sessions, portfolio reviews, and social media audits are 50% off until December 23rd.

Thanks for reading — and for being part of this space.

— Nick