Mentorship
Reach your goals faster.
Unlock your fullpotential and achieve unparalleled success in the luxury market
Putting in the effort but still feeling stuck? Discover your full potential with Sage’s Mentorship.
You know you are a damn good wedding photographer, you’ve meticulously crafted your portfolio and honed your artistry…you have the experience.
However, breaking into the luxury market remains a daunting challenge. Despite your talent, you find it difficult to attract high-end clients, command premium rates, and establish yourself as a premier choice for luxury weddings. The gap between your current clientele and the exclusive luxury wedding market feels overwhelming, leaving you frustrated and uncertain about how to elevate your business to the next level.
Transform your hard work into exponential growth.
Welcome to our exclusive one-on-one mentorship program, meticulously designed to bridge the gap between your current achievements and your luxury market aspirations.
This personalized program pairs you with two seasoned luxury wedding photographer who has successfully navigated the path you’re on. Through tailored guidance, insider knowledge, and hands-on support, we’ll help you transform your business, enhance your brand, and confidently step into the world of luxury weddings.
Attract your ideal relationships
Master the art of attracting high-end clients by speaking their language and understanding their needs. Learn to conduct productive meetings, craft compelling proposals, and develop a value-driven pricing strategy. Build strong relationships with top industry professionals to open doors to exclusive opportunities and elevate your luxury wedding photography reputation.
High-end brand positioning
Create a luxury brand identity by refining your visual aesthetic and curating an exclusive portfolio. Establish a brand position that stands out and learn to leverage social media and partnerships. Develop the confidence to present yourself with poise, positioning yourself as a leading luxury brand in the market.
Create a luxury experience for your clients and collaborations
Master exceptional client experiences from inquiry to delivery through one-on-one coaching. Dive deep into managing expectations, coordinating with high-end vendors, and navigating luxury venues. Tackle challenges together, covering pre-wedding communication, on-site management, and post-production techniques to exceed expectations and build the skills and confidence needed for success.
James Christianson
& Otto Schulze
Instructors
Through this intensive, one-on-one mentorship, you’ll gain the confidence, skills, and insider knowledge necessary to successfully transition into the luxury wedding photography market. Let’s work together to elevate your business and achieve the success you’ve always dreamed of.
When you invest, this is what’s waiting for you.
This program will bring you new connections and a greater sense of drive than ever before—and it’s going to change the way you live.
Consistent 5-figure contracts
Never have to work double wedding weekends again
Life-changing knowledge
Insider knowledge knowing exactly how to succeed in the luxury market
Knowing the right people
Holding the keys to access the world’s top wedding planners
See the world
Traveling the globe to iconic wedding destinations
True financial security
Being fully booked and financially secure year after year
Make more,
live more.
A life of true abundance and freedom is within reach.
Meet your mentors
Named top wedding photographers in the world by Harper’s Bazaar
Combining editorial, documentary, and fine-art styles, James x Schulze has become a world-renowned photography brand. Our experience and knowledge combine to make a significant impact on photographers who want to take their business to the next level.
James
Christianson
James started his career as an educator and entrepreneur. With 20+ years of experience as a photographer, combined with his business and education background, James brings a distinctive and clear voice.
Otto
Schulze
Otto started his career traveling the globe as a documentary photographer. He has spent the past 20 years in pursuit of the “decisive moment.” His unique vision and ability to see outside the box make him an inspirational and visionary educator.
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Learn the exact strategies we have used to bring in a constant stream of inquiries to take our business to $1M in annual revenue in just five years.
per wedding in 2023
bookings in 2022
in 2022
James and Otto have created a community within Sage that is unlike anything else I’ve experienced in the wedding industry and education.
Pulling from years of experience as luxury wedding photographers, they are sharing their sage wisdom in practical, honest, tangible approaches that lead the industry in guiding other photographers to take steps to build a business that will thrive. They teach and share step-by-step practical techniques to raise prices, add value, build genuine relationships within the industry, and create a brand that will become renowned. I am already seeing massive change, results, and confidence in my business. I could not be more excited for next year thanks to their work!”
Jenna Wren
Denver, Colorado
The two of us really enjoyed the journey we went on with Otto and James!
They are both great instructors. With all of their experience from years in the business. The tools they have given us have allowed us to get the right clients and the right prices. We are thankful and our business has thrived because their help and advice. We highly recommend this course!”
Zani × Duwayne
New York, New York
A major upgrade
to your abilities and the way you run your business
You want to go beyond your current annual revenue, way beyond it, but you simply haven’t known how to—until now. This program will give you everything you need.
Make more,
live more.
A life of true abundance and freedom is within reach.
You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers.
You will be given access to the videos via our online education platform Kajabi. There you will be able to watch the videos at your own pace and watch them as many times as you need.
You will have access to the course materials for life…that is the “life” of the course. As long as the course is available, you will have access, no need to purchase year after year.
This course is not intended for photographers and videographers just starting out. It is intended for photographers with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience.
Absolutely! We believe the strategies and practices in this course will work for most creative businesses in the wedding industry.
100%. We believe the strategies and practical methodologies of this course will work across all markets. However, your revenue goals and results may differ based on the market(s) you work in.
This course is in English and does require fluency in the english language.
Recognizing that we’re often too close to our work and emotionally attached to our image selections, having James & Otto as a second pair of eyes has been invaluable.
Their objective perspective has helped me rethink my approach to curation, making me more analytical and better at identifying standout photos and ones with pattern-breaking elements.
Sarah Porter
Denver, Colorado
A big win this weekend with not one but two $20,000 wedding bookings.
I shoot alone so this is no video, no second photographers, just me. I’m kinda proud of myself as these clients are not Luxury clients (even though I treat all clients as luxury clients).
Geoff
No referrals from weddings planners for these two either. My IG profile is at 2K so it’s not about how many IG peeps you have.
Key take away, I’m working on my niche market, doubling down on my target audience. When people think of Luxury market and shooting alone, I wonder how many photographers get to charge $20K for one person shooting. TONSSSS of work to do, I’m proud of this as I’ve worked VERY hard.
How much does it cost?
6 month mentoring program
$10,000
$9,000
(monthly option available)
- Lifetime access to all course materials.
- Behind-the-scenes bonuses.
- In-depth companion workbook.
- 6 Monthly Live Q&A calls with James × Otto.
- Sage support, plus access to our VIP community.
Your risk is literally zero.
We are so confident in the program we’ve created for you that if you don’t find the value in it, we’ll offer you a full refund. If you watch every video within 30 days of enrolling in The Business of Luxury Weddings and you genuinely don’t feel it was helpful to your business, just email us at support@sagejourney.co and we will refund every penny. — That’s our guarantee. We just ask that you dig in and do the work before you decide.
James Christianson
& Otto Schulze
Instructors
Without a doubt, these strategies will work for your business. We have held nothing back in this course and have given you the system we have used to double our revenue every year for the past five years. ”