The Academy is a mentorship program for emerging female-identifying POC photographers to grow their voices and find the tools to reach their full potential.
May Truong talking to high school students as part of The Reel Asian Film Festival's Asian Heritage Month programAs a woman of colour it’s hard to envision your full potential when you don’t see yourself – or people who look like you – represented in traditional positions of power. When I graduated from college I didn’t have the confidence, the support or the community to help me find my true voice. I didn’t know how to talk to art directors or clients because I didn’t know that I had anything to offer. In my 10+ years in the industry I have had many successes and many more failures. I can safely say that my voice is powerful. It took a lot of hard work and many hard lessons to get where I am today.
I am offering to share my advice by coaching emerging female-identifying photographers with the goal of seeing more representation in the industry. Because your voice matters.
What would we discuss?Goals and valuesDealing with failureBuilding a support systemHow do I dig deeper?Self Worth vs ConfidenceIndustry best practicesWhat happens when you plateau?
What can I get?1-on-1 coaching sessions (1-hour for $250CAD in person or via Skype or 5 sessions for $1000CAD)1-year long mentorship ($250CAD for initial session, remainder is custom built based on mentees needs)