12 monthly mastermind sessions include content and discussion around each theme, such as expanding our skills and technique, all while being rooted in creativity. In addition, members will share their progress on their personal projects and receive support and accountability from their peers.

Members will be part of an exclusive online community that serves as a content/communication hub for Mastermind members, with space for all program materials; image sharing; offering resources and questions about technique, processing, and gear; general announcements; and peer connection between monthly sessions. The platform is user-friendly and serves as your one-stop-shop for all things Mastermind.

Each member has access to the Mastermind Resources folder with all materials discussed, monthly session recordings, and bonus content provided based on the group’s interests. A generous library of content will be shared from the Nature Photography Collective, including webinars from Sarah Marino, Kai Hornung, Guy Tal, Brooks Jensen, Alister Benn, and other leading photographers.

To ensure deep connection, meaningful feedback, and personalized support, the Creative Confidence Photography Mastermind Group is limited to only 10 participants. This small-group format creates a safe, supportive space where every voice is heard and every artist has room to grow.

Each member will identify and implement a personal photography project that they want to have made significant progress on or completed by April 2027. It could be one already in progress, one that’s been previously considered, or something completely new. Our final April session will be dedicated to sharing projects of 10 or more images with accompanying narratives as appropriate. Projects ideas include: 

• Pick a subject or theme that you’ve been wanting to explore
• Explore a single location and tell its story
• Use a favorite quote, poem, or story as a catalyst for creating a small series
• Do a deeper dive into a genre you’ve been curious about
• Focus on creating and curating images to make something tangible, such as a photobook, chapbook, frameable prints, greeting cards, calendar, whatever would motivate you
• Focus on a technique, lens, or other process you want to get more confident with (ICM, Multiple Exposure, telephoto, mixed media, etc)

You will receive three 1:1 coaching sessions with Murray over the course of the program. This gives you space for personal exploration around any questions, challenges, or opportunities that will support you achieving your goals. Sessions to take place via phone or Zoom at mutually agreeable times between March 2026 and April 2027.

Participants will have the opportunity to receive coaching on an image or series of images, or learn through observation of the coaching. Up to 4 members can volunteer to share an image or series that they have creative questions about per clinic. This isn't about sharing your best or favorite images; it's an opportunity to be coached on work you believe has potential but something's not quite working, or that you like but you're not sure what to do with it. All participants are highly encouraged to submit photos to at least 1x image review session.