One-on-One Photography Mentorship and Editing

A dedicated mentorship accelerates your growth in a way that self-guided learning simply can’t. With more than 30 years of experience as a visual journalist working for publications around the world, I bring insight into the craft, the industry, and the realities of building a long-term career. Working one-on-one with you means every session is tailored to your goals, your pace, and the specific challenges you face, whether you are a professional or an enthusiast.

Instead of spending years navigating the field through trial and error, mentorship provides clear direction, honest feedback, and the perspective needed to move forward. It’s a space to refine your voice and sharpen your visual storytelling. You decide how long you want to work together—whether it’s a short, intensive boost or an ongoing partnership as your work evolves.

What the mentorship can include:

• Personalized guidance to strengthen your photography and visual storytelling
• Editing and sequencing support to shape cohesive bodies of work
• Professional critique and feedback on ongoing or completed projects
• Career development and strategy for building a sustainable practice
• Navigating today’s changing and challenging photography industry
• Contest and award submission editing
• Researching, pitching, and shaping story/project ideas
• Support tailored entirely to your goals, needs, and creative path

€150 per hour*

*Lower prices are available for emerging photographers from developing nations/markets.

SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES WITH THE HOUSTON CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

Saturdays, July 25 - August 13, 2026 (5 sessions)

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This course is designed for photographers and visual journalists who want to strengthen their editing skills and produce more compelling work. Explore how thoughtful editing and sequencing can elevate your projects.

Through guided critiques of works-in-progress and completed essays, participants will learn how to refine narrative flow, expand their visual approach, and avoid common editing pitfalls that weaken stories. Students will be challenged to step outside their comfort zones and broaden their vision.

Emphasis will be placed on creating edits that resonate with editors. Drawing from his extensive experience editing award-winning stories, Michael will break down the process behind effective storytelling, offering tools to help your work stand out in a competitive field—whether for publication, exhibition, or a portfolio.

SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES WITH THE HOUSTON CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

June 20 -21, 2026

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Do you wish to develop a new series/project and are struggling to identify good stories or concepts to work on? This workshop is designed for photographers who want to develop stronger, more original story ideas that stand out in an increasingly competitive landscape. The class takes a highly practical, hands-on approach to moving beyond clichés, helping participants pitch work that is compelling to editors, curators, and audiences at large.

Students will learn how to identify underreported visual stories, sharpen their approach, and refine their pitches. We will also discuss the lifecycle of a project, from initial concept to how you will photograph the story. Participants will leave with a well-structured project proposal and a clearer understanding of how to bring an idea from concept to completion.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 1800hrs BST

Leica Akademie UK, SoHo, London

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Join Leica Akademie London for a special evening with two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer and visual journalist Michael Robinson Chávez, celebrating the launch of his acclaimed new book, Mestizo.

Over the course of a remarkable career spanning more than three decades and over 75 countries, Robinson Chávez has documented some of the defining stories of our time—from conflict and migration to climate change and social transformation. His work has taken him from the frontlines of Ukraine and the Middle East to the disappearing landscapes of Siberia, the drought-stricken communities of California, and the economic collapse of Venezuela.

At the heart of this evening is Mestizo, a deeply personal body of work created over thirty years in Peru, his mother's homeland. Through powerful photographs and personal reflections, Robinson Chávez will explore how these images shaped not only his photographic vision but also his understanding of identity, belonging, and storytelling.

Illustrated with photographs spanning his career, this presentation offers a rare opportunity to hear from one of contemporary photojournalism's most respected voices as he reflects on the stories, people, and experiences that have defined his life's work.

The evening will include a presentation by Robinson Chávez, followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. Copies of Mestizo will be available for purchase.