So you want to start a photography business? Or maybe you want to find ways in your current business you can “level up.” Either way, I am here to let you in on all the things I wish I knew when starting out in my entrepreneurial journey.

I am Stephen Carbone, owner and lead photographer at Carbone Photo Co. LLC as well as owner of Carbone Studios, a rental studio workspace for photographers here in Richmond, Virginia! I have been behind the lens since 2005 shooting primarily landscape portraits until 2017 when I began pointing my camera at people, documenting all stages of life. This is where my passion for entrepreneurship was ignited. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely LOVE being a photographer and being able to capture the world as I see it. But owning and operating a successful business (or two) is really what gets me excited. So put the two hand in hand and we have a recipe for success!

You see, I firmly believe that in order to be successful, your mind has to be in it just as much as your heart. I’m talking marketing strategies, branding, thinking outside of the box, being as creative and unique as possible, the list goes on! These are just the basics that make a business or an artist successful, not being “the best,” despite what others may believe.

Ready to take the next steps in making your dream a reality? My mentorship program has something for everyone! Whether it’s learning manual settings on your camera or basic lighting techniques to establishing your brand and booking your dream clients, I know that my mentorship program will help set you apart from the rest and put you and your business on the path to success!

Fill out the form below to see if you are a right fit for my mentorship program, whether it be full tuition or just individual programs, I am happy to help you hone in on YOUR unique craft.