TEACHING& MENTORSHIP

Sal is a veteran workshop leader and educator and has led workshops and conducted portfolio reviews across the country and internationally, with Maine Media, Santa Fe Workshops, LACP in Los Angeles and Nord Photography in Norway.

To contact Sal about mentorship, speaking engagements, portfolio reviews and jurying, please contact her here.

"Sal, an incredibly patient and generous instructor (with a great sense of fun), is that rare type of artist who can articulate her version and inspire others to do the same using our own voices and our own imaginations, memories and stories. Sal is super organized and keeps to time; every student in the class gets a real opportunity to share and discuss the work. The assignments are fun but also challenging. And they open up space for individual creativity.. A Selwyn, student

“I really appreciated Sal’s taking the time to get to know each of us and her encouragement and support as I tried new approaches to creating images. She’s obviously a teacher who cares about her students and I wholeheartedly recommend this workshop!” C Mervis, student

WORKSHOPS SPRING/SUMMER 2025

Master Class - Portfolio Development (online)
May 15 – June 12 and June 26, 2025, 10am - 12pm ET
Over the course of six enriching weeks, you'll embark on a transformative journey to enhance your photographic storytelling abilities and develop your work within a cohesive series. This class is designed to help facilitate growth, not only as a photographic artist, but also as a visual storyteller, developing a deeper understanding of how to communicate a narrative through your images. Register Here

Island Perspectives, Rockport, Maine
July 28 - Aug 1, 2025
Join me for an immersive five-day workshop, set against the breathtaking backdrop of a few of the stunning islands off the coast of Maine. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to hone your photographic skills while capturing the natural beauty and rich character of coastal Maine.. STILL SPOTS AVAILABLE! Register Here


Exploring Photostyles 1 (online)
Sept 2 - October 7, Tuesdays 2pm - 4pm ET
This course is designed for amateur photographers looking to take your skills to the next level and dive into specific genres of photography, broadening your visual interests and adding a new intensity to your work. Register


Creative Retreat - Tuscany
Oct 14 - 21, 2025
This workshop provides a unique opportunity to join with other photographers in a supportive, creative retreat amidst the rolling hills of Tuscany. This is an opportunity to develop your voice in a place rich with cultural history and devastatingly beautiful landscapes. STILL SPOTS AVAILABLE! Register Here

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MENTORSHIP

Getting out and making the work is the first essential part of being an artist, but it can be hard to find the time and the motivation to commit to a daily practice and stay on task. With this in mind I am offering a mentorship program, through weekly phone calls and sharing work online, I can help you reignite your creative spark and develop a new series, or work on editing an existing body of work.

The other step in this journey lies around getting your work exposure and managing your online presence. Before I became an artist I worked for many years in web development and product marketing, and I am now helping other artists manage their online presence so it speaks to their artistic vision and aesthetic.

How I can help:

  • getting creative - connecting to your personal vision

  • professional and career coaching - what’s next? feeling stuck.

  • portfolio development - putting together a body of work

  • professional development - artist and project statements, working with galleries

  • portfolio review preparation - goals, the portfolio, supporting materials

  • photobook design and development - from concept to publishing

  • the artist website - creating a professional online platform