Human mentors for the journey.Elo for the 24/7 reps.
Elo is your 24/7 Smart Photo Coach Assistant — structured guidance, drills, and planning. Human mentors are your coaching partners when you want expert strategy, accountability, and portfolio-level direction.
How mentors help you improve faster
Human mentors add nuance, strategy, and accountability — especially when you want to level up with intention.
Get human perspective on approach, storytelling, gear decisions, and shoot strategy — especially when you feel stuck.
Kind, specific, actionable feedback: what’s working, what to improve, why it happened, and the exact next reps to run.
Build a body of work with intention: consistency, sequencing, refinement, and a plan that matches your timeline.
When you’re in the moment: settings, composition, light, and problem-solving. Human nuance + experience matters here.
The hybrid system
The magic is the loop: Elo gives structure + reps. Mentors provide human guidance + direction when it matters.
Supportive culture + healthy boundaries
Future-proofing the experience means protecting quality — for students and mentors.
We keep feedback kind and direct. You’ll leave knowing exactly what to do next — without getting torn down.
Mentors aren’t 24/7 — Elo is. Mentors respond within realistic windows to protect quality and consistency.
Constructive critique, clear expectations, and a community designed to help you improve — not perform.
Mentorship FAQ
Quick answers to the big questions.
Are mentors just for critiques?
No — critiques are only one piece. Mentors coach your journey: strategy, mindset, planning, portfolio direction, and problem-solving when the “why” matters.
When should I use Elo vs a human mentor?
Use Elo for fast answers, planning, drills, and repeatable structure. Use mentors when you want nuance, high-level strategy, portfolio direction, or expert eyes on work that matters.
Do mentors teach beginners too?
Absolutely. Beginners benefit hugely from clarity and confidence — mentors help simplify the chaos and keep learning fun and achievable.
What does “actionable” feedback mean here?
It means you’ll get a clear plan: what to change, why it works, and exactly what to practice next — not vague opinions.
Is there a community component?
Yes — we use community to keep momentum high. You’ll see prompts, challenges, shared wins, and mentor-led guidance depending on your tier.
Want a mentor in your corner?
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