Mentorships

Build the Business, Live the Life

I built a six‑figure photography business from the ground up, while raising my four daughters. Now, I’ll show you how to build yours.

For photographers ready to stop guessing, start growing, and create a business that works for their life, not the other way around.

I'm ready to grow!
Marie Herrera with her camera in the Four Little Birds studio

When I started, I had no roadmap. No mentor. No secret formula. I built Four Little Birds Photography from scratch while raising four small daughters, wearing every hat in the business and learning every lesson the hard way.

Today, I manage a thriving studio, run fully booked mini sessions, rent my space to other creatives, and have photographed over 2,000 families, all while being present for my children, who are thriving in school and their extracurriculars.

My mentorship isn’t theory. It’s the exact strategies, systems, and mindset shifts I used to build a business I love, and the life I love living alongside it.

What Makes My Mentorship Different

Business + Life Balance
Learn how to grow without burning out, I’ve done it as a mom of four.
Proven Results
Over 2,000 happy clients and a fully booked studio model.
Hands-On Expertise
I don’t just teach photography, I teach the business behind it.
Multiple Income Streams
Mini sessions, memberships, studio rentals, IPS sales, and more.
Real-World Strategies
Every tip, workflow, and process I share is something I actively use.
Marie photographing a client session inside her Miami studioBehind the scenes of a mentorship shoot at Four Little Birds StudioMarie directing a photography session with studio lightingPortrait of Marie Herrera, photography business mentor

Mentorship Packages

You’ve poured your heart into your photography, and now it’s time to pour a little into yourself. Whether you’re just picking up your camera or dreaming of scaling a thriving business, these mentorships are built to meet you exactly where you are. I’ve worn every hat, photographer, marketer, editor, accountant, mama of four, and I know firsthand how overwhelming it can feel to do it all on your own. That’s why I created these one‑on‑one mentorships: to share everything I’ve learned, all the mistakes I’ve made, and the exact strategies I use every day to run a profitable, joyful business that also leaves room for life. No gatekeeping, no fluff, just real talk, real tools, and a whole lot of heart.

Q & A Mentorship

$450

2-hour Zoom or in person

For beginners who want clarity on pricing, marketing, and how to book clients consistently.

Ask all your questions, and ill show you exactly what worked for me and how to do it.

Posing, booking, invoicing, SEO, Instagram, marketing, nothing’s off the table.

Branding + Social Strategy Mentorship

$600

2-hour Zoom or in-person

Instagram strategy, content planning, portfolio positioning, learn how to stand out in a saturated market.

Social media that works for you: Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, Facebook, a website critique, smart marketing strategies, and a clear plan to grow.

Full-Day Hands-On Mentorship

$1,200

Shoot together, edit together

Build packages, review workflows, plan growth strategies, the complete experience.

4–5 hours of pure, action-packed learning. We’ll cover client communication, live shoots to grow your portfolio, posing & shooting techniques, editing, pricing, social media, marketing, websites, business strategy, goal setting, and organization, all tailored to you. You’ll leave with fresh portfolio images, a clear growth plan, and the confidence to make it happen.

Ongoing Growth Partnership (Premium)

$2,800

Three months. Bi-weekly coaching.

For photographers ready to scale into memberships, studio rentals, and passive income.

Unlimited support. Studio access. We’ll build and launch your next big moves, memberships, studio rentals, IPS sales, passive income, and lock in the systems, marketing, and mindset to scale fast. This is for photographers who are all in on growth.

Ready to build the business and the life you’ve been dreaming about?

Click below to book your mentorship session, and let’s make it happen

I'm ready to grow!