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 use the forms below. For 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

WORKSHOPS SPRING/SUMMER 2025

Creative Retreat - Deer Isle ME
October 23 - 26 2025
Nestled on the quiet shores of Deer Isle, Maine, this four-day retreat invites you to slow down and see with fresh eyes. Our days will be spent exploring the island’s harbors, woodlands, and tidal coves—capturing the textures, light, and quiet beauty that define this place, before dining .. More Info


Exploring Photostyles i (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

Exploring Photostyles ii (online)
Nov 4 - Dec 16, Tuesdays, skipping November 11, 2-4pm ET
This class is ideal for photographers with some familiarity of specific photographic genres who wish to take a deeper dive and begin to build a cohesive series in one of the styles introduced in Exploring Photographic Styles i. Register Here for Photostyles ii


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


Master Class - Portfolio Development (online)
Sept 3 - Oct 8, Wednesdays 12pm EST
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

Morocco Travel Workshop
Saturday, April 18 - Monday, April 20, 2026
Embark on a twelve-day journey through the untamed beauty of Morocco, highlighted by a three-day immersive Fine Art Photography and Writing Workshop, set amid the storied kasbahs and windswept desert landscapes of the Atlas Mountains.

This all-inclusive journey is more than a trip - it is a creative pilgrimage.where you’ll travel from the ochre walls of Marrakech to the wild silence of the Sahara, following ancient caravan routes through the High Atlas Mountains to the lush palms of the Draa Valley.

The heart of our retreat unfolds in a private desert atelier, nestled within Kasbah Aitisfoul, where we’ll spend three full days with me guiding you in thoughtful image-making and visual storytelling,  immersed in creativity,  light, and stillness.  You’ll experience a sunset camel ride in the golden dunes, and be nourished by traditional Moroccan hospitality each step of the way. View the full itinerary and pricing Information to learn more and reserve your spot!

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