6 - 12 MONTH MENTORSHIP PROGRAM ($2,500 - $4,000)

THE PROGRAM

Have you ever felt like you needed guidance, advice, or simply someone to offer support? Someone to bounce ideas off of, who’s willing to tell it to you straight, course-correct your work-in-progress series, and give you an honest review of where you stand with a collection of images? Someone who can point out your strong suit and provide the reassurance you need to push forward?

Michael Behlen isn’t just a mentor—he’s your coach. He’ll be with you every step of the way, providing the kind of guidance and support that pushes you to your artistic limits. With Michael, mentorship becomes a personal and creative partnership focused entirely on your growth as an artist. This is a space to refine your vision, explore your ideas, and receive the feedback you need to evolve.

HOW IT WORKS

Your mentorship starts with an in-depth assessment of your current body of work—an honest evaluation of your strengths and areas for improvement. Together, you’ll examine your creative process, where you’ve been, where you’re headed, and, most importantly, where you want to go. Whether you’re sharpening technical skills or exploring new creative directions, this program is about carving a path that is uniquely yours.

In regular one-on-one sessions—whether in-person, over the phone, or via video chat—you’ll receive the creative support and accountability necessary to keep you on track. From honest critiques to custom photo assignments, Michael’s feedback will be designed around your specific needs, helping you challenge yourself while refining your artistic process.

HOW IS BEHLEN DIFFERENT?

What sets this mentorship apart is its adaptability to your life, creative rhythms, and professional goals. Michael provides critique and guidance on crafting compelling artist statements, learning to understand your role within your work, and how to effectively market yourself as an artist. He’ll help you navigate the complexities of articulating your vision and positioning your work to connect with audiences and opportunities, all while maintaining the authenticity of your voice.

Michael’s role is to help you understand where you are and where you want to go, offering a structured framework to guide your creative journey. Through this mentorship, you’ll gain clarity in your artistic direction and the confidence to push your work into new and unexplored territories.

This is your opportunity to invest in your future as an artist. With Michael Behlen as your mentor, you’ll receive the guidance and coaching you need to reach your full potential. Now is the time to take that next step in your creative journey—this mentorship will help you unlock your artistic future.

One Hour portfolio review and coaching ($200.00)

THE ONE-HOUR SESSION

Have you ever felt like you needed guidance, advice, or simply someone to offer support? A trusted voice who will give you direct, honest feedback, help course-correct your work-in-progress, and provide a clear-eyed assessment of your images? Michael Behlen offers a one-hour session designed to be that focused, in-depth review you need. Whether you're looking to refine a single project or get a broader sense of where your strengths lie, this session will give you the reassurance and direction necessary to push forward.

Michael Behlen isn’t just offering critique—he’s coaching you through the creative process, providing the kind of targeted insights that will help you make immediate improvements. In this one-hour session, you’ll work directly with Michael, receiving the clarity and support needed to reach your next creative breakthrough.

HOW IT WORKS

The session begins with an in-depth discussion and review of your current body of work. Whether it's a particular series or a collection of images you’re unsure about, Michael will provide an honest, constructive evaluation. Together, you'll identify your strengths, pinpoint areas for growth, and outline the next steps in your creative process. Whether you're focusing on refining technical skills or exploring new artistic directions, this hour is about addressing what matters most to your creative journey.

This can be done in-person, over the phone, or via video chat—whatever works best for you. Michael's feedback is designed to be direct, actionable, and tailored specifically to your needs. By the end of the session, you'll leave with a clearer sense of where to take your work and how to execute on those ideas.

HOW IS BEHLEN DIFFERENT?

What makes this session unique is Michael’s ability to quickly identify the core of your creative process and offer guidance that helps you better understand both your artistic strengths and the narrative you’re building through your work. You won’t just get a critique; you’ll gain insights on how to craft stronger artist statements, better understand your role within your work, and explore ways to market yourself more effectively as an artist.

Michael’s approach is not only about technical advice but also about helping you articulate your vision with clarity and confidence. He’ll help you refine your creative message and give you the tools you need to communicate your artistic direction to a broader audience.

This one-hour session is the perfect opportunity to get an expert’s perspective on your work, gain clarity, and receive the kind of feedback that will help you move forward. With Michael Behlen as your coach, you’ll come away with a renewed sense of purpose and a clear plan for what’s next in your artistic journey. Now is the time to make the most of your creative potential—this one-hour session could be the catalyst you’ve been waiting for.