• emmanuelle yang

    “Working with Aly was an absolute game-changer for my photography. She has a brilliant approach to running her business and goes above and beyond to provide personalized guidance. I left our session feeling inspired and equipped with a ton of actionable tips. I was so impressed that I immediately booked another mentorship with her. Couldn’t recommend her enough!”

  • missy chapman

    “In my mentorship experience with Aly, she was so easy (and fun!) to talk to. She is straight forward and says it like it is. She's articulate and a creative professional through and through. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share and she's totally an open book. I hate to sound cliche, but she really is. After our mentorship, I felt like I was able to show up with a much needed fresh perspective, new tools to implement right away, and ideas/tips that Aly shared with me that I hadn't considered much before. The mentorship definitely reinforced my confidence while also leaving me focused on certain areas of my business that I was neglecting a bit that needed more attention. I plan on doing a second mentorship with her and I'm so, so happy to have found her!”

  • kayla dolce

    “My mentorship call with Aly was so valuable and was exactly what I needed for my business. She was open to any and all questions but also gave me great feedback on what I’m already doing. Her teaching style is friendly yet direct which was really helpful for me.”

  • cara daly

    “I stumbled upon Aly by actually listening to some podcasts of her being interviewed. I loved how confident and transparent she was and then when I actually looked at her work I was blown away. When I saw she offers mentorships I jumped on it almost immediately without hesitation. I'm in a phase of my business where I am really trying to establish my brand and my value and Aly did such an amazing job giving me honest feedback, being really generous with her time, and speaking very clearly about how important it is to know your value and being willing to ask for what you think you deserve as an artist. No matter what stage you are in your business I believe she could help provide some clarity, encouragement, and thoughtful feedback.”

  • kate pannozzo

    “doing a mentorship with aly was amazing! we discussed marketing myself better as well as approaches to marketing myself outside the box. talking to aly felt like talking to a friend as there was no judgement in any of the questions or concerns i expressed about my business! it was refreshing to get a new perspective on how i could do things differently and aly is a wealth of knowledge. i feel like we touched on a little bit of everything and find myself often referencing the notes i took as i start to plan out my 2025. thank you again aly.”

  • kevin frazier

    “My mentor session with Aly was a major inspiration in reinvigorating the way I think about growing my business. She gave me practical tips on finding clients that weren’t just actionable, but fun. She also made best website practices easy to understand. Her teaching approach is relaxed and straightforward, and she checked in after our mentor session to make sure I knew she’s available to answer any followup questions I might have. She is in your corner, knowledgeable, approachable, and supportive. It was so great working with her. Thanks again, Aly!”

  • elise taylor

    “I had been following Aly for a while and last summer she posted about her mentorships. Sadly, I passed at the time. When she re-opened applications in December I jumped this time. I was mainly interested in help with Instagram - getting more clients through the gram. Aly gave me so much information. I immediately put that into practice and not only do I feel like I DON'T have to spend a ton of time on Instagram, my reach has drastically improved on my photos + I've gained 18 followers in 3 weeks (I'm a smaller account so that's a good number) AND I got an inquiry for a full film wedding! If you're on the fence about booking a mentorship with her (I did the 3 hour call) I say go for it :)”

  • ellen blaschke

    “Aly was an awesome photography business mentor. She was thorough, prepared, and professional. She is honest and straightforward but understanding as well. I have another job and small children and Aly was encouraging about the things I could do to grow my business with the little time I have available. The biggest reason I chose to hire Aly other than her gorgeous work is that I knew she wouldn’t disappear after our meeting. Aly is very supportive and helpful with any followup questions I’ve had and just knowing I have her as an available resource if I have more questions is so valuable to me.”

  • castor farnsworth

    “My experience being mentored by Aly was 10/10. She was able to help me refine my photography technique and hone in on my talents, giving me confidence in my overall shooting abilities and marketing. I hit 1,000 Instagram followers after all the tips and tricks she taught me about the algorithm. Since our mentorship I’ve gotten such good feedback from clients. I leaned from Aly how to slow down. She is amazing and I can’t thank her enough.”

  • eilish bailey

    “Aly was so thorough and prepared for everything. She explained everything so well and left the floor open to me for questions on each topic I brought to the table. I never felt like I was being lectured or talked down to, just hyped up and like she was just as excited about my business as I am. She inspired me to try new things and it really reignited my passion for my job. I can’t wait to put her incredible wisdom to good use!”

  • quadae blackwell

    “I honestly could not be happier that I chose Aly as my mentor. I had been looking into a mentorship for months, and no one ever felt quite right. I am incredibly picky and reserved, so marketing and this business thing scare me! Not only that, we all know everyone in this business doesn't mean or wish you well… So finding someone that I not only felt comfortable giving my money to and getting results but also someone I could build a relationship with was essential to me! She is an incredible teacher and a kind soul. You genuinely feel like she cares, and her approach made me feel like I’m finally able to market and achieve enormous goals, all while remaining true to who I am. I HIGHLY recommend her.”

  • kie thurman

    “Aly knows exactly what she’s talking about and doesn’t hold back. I am so glad I hired her over anyone else because there’s no way I would’ve learned as much as I did in such a way that made sense and I was physically able to see results after. I am very scatter-brained but the way she teaches, nothing else could’ve gotten my attention. Aly gives a shit about her own growth and extends the same care and energy to her mentees. I will recommend her til I die!”

  • britt allen

    “Aly has always been such inspiration to me with the level of seriousness she puts into self-education about photography. Mentoring with her was a no brainer. Within such a short time she gets straight to the point of what you can improve on and then guides you in a direction of immediate results. I’m grateful she takes the time to share her secrets! Along with pushing me to be the best version of myself as a photographer.”

A vintage wedding photo taken by Aly Hansen in RVA Richmond, Virginia

Offering a non-sugarcoated & easily digestable approach to business and creative mentorships for beginner, growing, and veteran photographers & artists— meeting you where you are & specializing in marketing, closing sales, camera basics & techniques, portfolio curation, and workflow.

topic possibilities

  • All things marketing (advertising, social media strategy, networking)

  • Brand power: how to stand out in a saturated market

  • How to save money on film cost by learning how to scan your film at home

  • Relocation: help (I got you, I’ve been there)

  • Closing sales

  • Film basics, digital basics

  • What is it vendors want? & How to be a team player

  • Portfolio curation and critique

  • Master editing in Lightroom

  • Contracts, invoicing, taxes

  • Building a sustainable, recession proof business model


    Open Q&A — nothing is off the table

90 minute Q&A style meeting

$500

3 month coaching program
*subject to availability. I do not take on more than one student at a time*

Weekly meetings + lessons with text access, homework, and progress reports.

$2,500

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