Wedding Photography Mentor

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Toni Darcy

Toni Darcy Photography

ABOUT YOUR MENTOR

One-to-One Mentoring by Toni Darcy

Hi, I’m Toni. I’ve been a photographer for over 15 years, and I’ve slowly shaped my business into something that supports the kind of life I want to live. That means more time outdoors, more time with people, and more space to breathe – and a lot less time stuck in the stress cycle that so many photographers fall into. I’ve always been drawn to the outdoors, especially water, and that love of space and connection is at the heart of everything I do. It’s also why I care deeply about helping other photographers build businesses that actually feel good to run.

There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to growing a photography business. For me, it’s never been about chasing the biggest numbers or the next big leap. I’m more interested in sustainability and building something that lasts, something that brings joy and flexibility, not just profit. I’ve spent the last decade running workshops that give other photographers the confidence and clarity to do exactly that.

Over the years, I’ve worked through every wedding photography style you can imagine. That experience means I can help you find your niche, your voice, and your way of working, a lot quicker than I found mine!

One area I’m especially passionate about is boudoir photography. I love how empowering it can be, and how it translates into helping photographers build trust and connection with their couples. I’m also a MagMod ambassador and a big advocate for using off-camera flash in a simple, non-technical way. If flash has ever intimidated you, I can help you get comfortable using it creatively and confidently.

Outside of photography, I’m a qualified yoga teacher and I practise mindfulness. I know what burnout feels like. I know how hard it is to stay grounded when you’re comparing yourself to others or when you’ve lost sight of why you started. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, I can support you in slowing down, getting clear on what you need, and reconnecting with your own rhythm. Mentoring, for me, is about creating space – space to think, to reset, and to grow with purpose.

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How Can I Help?

From shooting to editing to building your business — I’ve got you covered.

Photography

Posing, Creative direction, Shooting for emotion, Flash photography, Natural light photography, Storytelling, Editing, Culling, Workflow, Lightroom

Business

Pricing, Client experience, Automation, Second shooters, Work/life balance, Confidence building, Burnout recovery, SEO, Instagram strategy

Not sure what you need?

Use our time together to get clarity.

Bring your questions, your work, and your worries. We’ll figure it out together.

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My story, my approach, and what makes me tick.

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Choose the session that fits where you are and what you need. FedWed members get 10% off all mentoring and if you're logged in the discount is auto applied to the prices below.

Discovery Call

We recommend you start here if you have not booked any mentoring with this mentor before. A discovery call is a short intro call to talk through your goals and figure out the best next step. You will get this back as a discount off any mentoring sessions.

Online Mentoring

Google Meet sessions you can do from anywhere — focused, flexible and personal. Pick a session length that fits with your goals for the session. One hour sessions are great for quick wins like critiques and audits, or specific questions. Two hour sessions are better for deeper dives. Better still go with a bundle of sessions so you can see real progress over 3, 6 or 12 weeks. You will be able to increase the quantity of sessions on the cart page after clicking the book button e.g. if you wanted to book just 3 one-hour sessions.

6-Week Online Intensive (6 x 2hr)

£850.00
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12-Week Online Intensive (12 x 2hr)

£1,495.00
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In-Person Sessions

Spend time with your mentor for face-to-face support. This includes a 1 hour online session beforehand to make a plan for the in-person session. The cost is based on you travelling to your mentor - if you want your mentor to travel to you, you can discuss any additional travel costs with them while planning the session.

Shadowing Mentoring

YOU SHADOW ME: This includes a one-hour pre-wedding online session to help you prepare, shadowing me at a wedding, and then a two-hour online session to consolidate your learnings and discuss next steps.

HAVE ME SHADOW YOU: This includes me shadowing you at one of your weddings, giving constant tips and advice to help you see and shoot better, followed by a two-hour online session to consolidate your learnings and discuss next steps. Additional travel will be due depending on the location of your wedding.

Have me Shadow You at a Wedding

£950.00
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You Shadow Me at a Wedding

£450.00
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