PRIVATE COACHING
for Photographers & Filmmakers
PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM, STORYTELLING COACHING BY ERWIN DARMALI
How do I stay motivated or inspired when I hit a creative block?
What are the best ways to connect emotionally with my subjects?
What is the secret to telling a compelling story through my photos / films?
How do I deal with imposter syndrome as a photographer?
How can I keep improving my photography skills?
How do I know when a project or photo is truly finished?
YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
Do you want to elevate the quality of your images by building on your strengths?
Do you want to be guided on discovering your vision in your photography?
Do you want to learn through personal projects but do not know how to start?
Do you want to be able to tell compelling stories in your work?
Do you need help in developing a story?
Learn from Award-Winning Photographer and Filmmaker Erwin Darmali through this private coaching program, a safe space focused on elevating your craft and storytelling.
Being a self-taught photographer and filmmaker, I fully understand how complicated learning about great photography and stories can be. Having someone who you can have a two-way conversation with, who has experienced all the pitfalls and is knowledgeable and truly has the best interest in what you want to become is priceless.
Private coaching sessions are all online sessions.
From $200 USD/hour (special pricing for clients in Indonesia - ask for more details)
FAQ:
Why coaching? Isn’t workshops enough? Workshops are limited to the teacher to student ratio. Most workshops don’t even look at your own barriers. Some good ones, do. This coaching is ultimately me, focusing on you and you alone. You can ask anything you want, ask for a critique of your portfolio, your last shoot, ask questions like what should I focus on in my next shoot? Anything. Feed your curiosity. Even better, make your photographic experience more enjoyable in the future.
What does coaching look like anyways? This is a safe space where we can talk about anything that is preventing you from moving forward. I can also take a look at your latest set of photographs and provide insight to what you can consider for your next shoot. Anything at all pertaining to photography and stories.
How long are each session in average? Normal in depth session takes around 1-2 hours each. I can talk about photography for 4 hours straight, but then my brain freezes.
Why do you talk about mindset a lot? Mindset is a big part of the creative work. Similar to psychology, sometimes we have our inner selves that has been conditioned by our surroundings, and these may prohibit you from getting where you want to be as a photographer or storyteller. When you have a clearer mindset on how you should proceed, understanding the importance of certain things and removing unnecessary fears, You have the tools to find yourself, the better version of yourself in your craft.
Do I have to do anything other than ask questions and take notes? Yes, absolutely. You have to take the step, you have to do the work and conquer the challenges because that is the only way that you are going to build your own self confidence to figure out answers in the future. I can guide you along the way - because I have been through a lot of personal barriers that I have overcomed as a photographer and visual storyteller.
If I want to have a critique session for my last shoot, what do I have to show you? I would prefer to go through all the images that you shot that day. They can be resized to a smaller size so I can see the way you approach each shot, when you stop, when you continued, etc.
Is this coaching program always one-on-one? Yes. one-on-one will ensure that we can be completely open and dig in to find problems and potential action items. Unless you have a group of friends who want to learn together. Special pricing can be made for this particular scenario.
Let’s Get Started!
CURRENT AND past workshops and seminars in addition to private coaching sessions:
Foundation Workshops, 2009 - Current (Texas, Kansas City) - Intensive 5-day photojournalism workshops focusing on creating better image and telling stories through pictures.
BP2MI, 2021 (Bandung, Indonesia) - Provided workshop for a government documentation team to tell stories through their event coverage photographs
Disney Creative Academy, 2011-2013 (Pasadena, USA) - Provided classes on learning photography as part of Disney Stores Division’s initiative to provide creativity outlet for their employees.
FHOX Wedding Seminar, 2013 (Sao Paulo, Brazil) - Keynote presentation on wedding photojournalism with over 1500 people in attendance.
Origem Workshop, 2013 (Ouro Preto, Brazil) - Coaching an intensive 5-day photojournalism workshop with some of the top wedding photojournalists in the world.
Fearless Conference, 2011 (Bali, Indonesia) - Keynote presentation on Creative Rebellion, to use your strengths to find your inner voice through photography
Escola De Imagem, 2010 (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) - 3-day group workshop about wedding photojournalism.
Apertura Workshop, 2010 (Singapore) - 3-day wedding photography workshop