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 FALL/WINTER 2025
Intro to text and Image
Wednesdays Oct 29 - Dec 10, 1pm to 3pm EST
If you are a photographer looking to dip your toes into the world of writing, and experiment with different ways of combining text and image to tell a story, then this is the class for you. Starting soon! Register
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 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
WORKSHOPS SPRING/SUMMER 2026
Exploring Photostyles i (online)
Tuesdays Jan 20 - February 24, 10am - 12pm est
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. More Info
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. Register
Exploring Photostyles ii (online)
Tuesdays May 5 - June 9 10am - 12pm est
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. More Info
Island Perspectives
July 27 - August 31, Rockport Campus
Join me for an immersive five-day nature, landscape, and fine art photography workshop, set against the breathtaking backdrop of a few of these stunning islands. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to hone your photographic skills while capturing the natural beauty and rich character of coastal Maine. More Info
Creative Retreat - Tuscany
Oct 1 - OCT 8 2026
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. LEARN MORE
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
