I embarked on mentoring with Alex for a number of reasons. Apart from her stunning work, I felt Alex was approachable and honest and someone with whom I felt comfortable talking to. I was keen to discuss industry expectations, learn about larger commercial shoots, problem solve areas I felt challenging and get assistance with quoting, pricing and licensing. Alex went over and above during our sessions and shared so much insight (and wisdom) which has been extremely helpful in building confidence and giving me direction.

Julies- www.willowcreative.com.au

During my sessions with Alex, the clarity and insight she provided completely shifted my thinking towards my photography.

She is a delight to work with. Generous with her knowledge, thoughtful in her guidance and encouraging every step of the way. We started with a portfolio review, and her keen eye quickly honed in on my strengths and weaknesses, seeing things that I couldn’t which gave me the confidence and validation to move on from a severe case of ‘imposter syndrome’ and really get stuck into photography as a career.

Our sessions have covered everything from technical skills to practical insights into the commercial photography industry, and I’m now continuing to work with her as a trusted, impartial voice as I begin the process of developing a consistent commercial portfolio. 

A breath of fresh air and an incredibly inspiring individual, it’s a privilege to be able to work with her in this way. It’s the best investment in my photographic journey that I could possibly have made.

Taryn Peak- www.tarynpeck.com.au

I had been following Alexandrena for many years, so it was an amazing opportunity when she announced her mentor sessions! A real no brainer for me to sign up and I have been blown away! 

Alex has a kind and inspiring approach and the consideration to detail has really left me speechless. It is not just the hour you have with Alex on zoom, it is the clear effort that has gone into curating and tailoring these sessions that has impressed me the most. The sessions are personalised and really invaluable. I am gaining a much clearer perspective on my individual style and direction for my future in photography. 

I first purchased three sessions and I have just purchased another round. Honesty, I could continue on and on about the wonderful opportunity to work with someone like Alex. If you have been considering these mentor sessions - don’t wait!

Monique Lovick -www.moniquelovick.com

I had such an inspiring mentor session with Alexandrena. 

Not only was she so giving of her knowledge and perspective of the industry, but it was a timely reminder to gift yourself something that lights you up. It’s was so rewarding! 

I can highly recommend Alex — if you’re a photographer who is looking to take your business to the next level, needing someone to bounce some ideas off, or even just to chat with a likeminded creative if you’re starting out, book in a session. You will fall in love with her also.

Alarna OConnell- www.archandco.com.au

“My session with Alex was so helpful - she fully explored and explained the topics I was interested in and provided so much more valuable information than I ever expected!

Plus, she’s super lovely. And clearly knows her stuff. Any questions I had during the session she could answer off the top of her head - she is a very talented and experienced photographer, and open and honest in sharing what she knows.

I couldn’t recommend a mentor session with Alex more!”

Amber Rossouw www.amberrossouw.com

When I saw Alex was doing mentoring sessions I jumped at the opportunity. I have admired Alex and her work for so many years.

I had a few questions relating to the photography industry. Not only was Alex able to give me direct answers to my questions, she was able to guide me on how I could achieve the outcomes that I was trying to do. She went above and beyond. These sessions have been so valuable to me. Alex was so patient with me and my million questions. I can't recommend these mentor sessions enough!! If you are looking to take your business to the next level or if you're just trying to grow as a photographer and learn new skills then these sessions are definitely for you. I can't wait to do a few more sessions with Alex in the future, in the meantime i will be taking all the advice i got from her to better improve myself and work

Tammy Baird-www.minimopeeps.com

I really enjoyed coaching sessions with Alex. She knew exactly what I was (or needed to) focusing on in order to expand my portfolio in the right direction. She took time and made a very easy-to-understand PDF of her coaching and our conversations so I can look back to what she taught anytime I need to. That’s super helpful!! And you can tell she is a very warm-hearted person and genuinely wants to help anybody. I have a clear direction of what I want to pursue as a photographer, thanks to Alex!

Megumi Bacher- www.megumibacher.com

I have always loved and respected Alex’s work so when I noticed that she was offering mentoring, I jumped at the chance!

Alex put so much work, time, and effort into each of our sessions and really tailored her information to the specific questions/topics that I wanted to cover. The information she gave me has been invaluable and I’ve loved each session we’ve had together.

I will definitely be purchasing more sessions, it’s great knowing that I have Alex in my back pocket for challenging times in my business.

Thanks so much Alex!

Breeana- www.breeanadunbar.com

My session with Alexandrena was tailored and considered, she’d clearly prepared and she had a great understanding of my work which made her advice feel really personalised.

The session was a wonderful balance of creative guidance and business advice. Alexandrena helped me see how I could make small but impactful changes to better run my business, attracting the right clients and creating a more balanced work schedule.

I reflect back on my notes from the session often, and deeply value her insights and expertise. The mentor session left me with the confidence and knowledge of how I can progress my career, know my worth and charge accordingly! It truly was an awesome experience, and I felt really grateful to have someone so established in the industry be so forthright and generous with their knowledge.

Thank you Alexandrena, you are an inspiration and I hope to book another session with you soon, the best investment I’ve made in my business aside from the cameras!

Phoebe-www.phoebepowellphotography.com

My 1:1 mentoring session with Alexandrena was so insightful. She was knowledgeable, personable, inspiring and encouraging. Her openness and warmth gave me the confidence to ask questions and her responses were personalised and helpful to my work.

It felt like Alex was invested in my personal and professional growth and gave me new methods to try to reach new heights. There was no gate keeping, she is an open recipe book spilling with the secret sauce.

I finished the session raring to go, with a spring in a step, a full creative cup spilling out. I hope to continue to learn from Alex, a true ray of supportive sunshine in this space.

Nicola Cross- www.bambiphoto.com

I feel such a clear sense of direction after having a mentor session with Alex.

She helped me to understand where I'm at in my career, what direction I want to go in and practical steps I can take to get there. The session itself was also really engaging and it was clear that Alex had put a lot of work into preparing a session that was tailored to me. I highly recommend a session with Alex!

It exceeded all my expectations.

Zoe Coldham - www.zoecoldham.com

My mentor session with Alex was invaluable. She put so much time into looking at my work and understanding who I am before we even talked, that she was able to see my work in a way that I had never understood or been able to communicate myself - and it changes everything. Some things we discussed I think about daily, and I am constantly referring back to the notes and documents from our session. I can't wait to put all of the practical advice into action and come back for another session.

Bri Hammond -www.brihammond.com

Wow thank you Alex! I booked our session off a gut feeling (and because I was in awe of your work & strong sense of personal style). I didn't really know what to expect from a 60-90 minute session, but she blew my expectations! She is not only full of knowledge and industry insight, but she delivers it in such a genuine & easy to digest way. I really appreciated the PDF provided, and all of the constructive feedback, as she took care looking through my portfolio & giving me tangible advice & direction. After feeling quite lost in this industry & my direction, it really was just the boost I needed to get me back on track & inspired again.

Caitlin Ruth - www.caitlinruth.com.au

You are amazing! You’ve ignited this spark back in me and I honestly cannot thank you enough - as cliche as that sounds. It’s funny how things fall into place exactly when you need them. 

So in depth with your knowledge and overviewing my portfolio - it made the session feel so tailored. I love that you also were so supportive of what works for me now and giving me a broader perspective on where I can add in parts to make it feel ever more personable. 

You explain light in such an easy to understand way. You gave me huge amounts of information and I can honestly say that I remember it all just because the way you explained it. I’m SO excited to shoot with lighting now! 

From the bottom of my heart, thank you!!

Jasmin Tarczon

www.jasmintarczonphotography.com.au