Learn photography one to one
The online courses cover manual mode, light basics and basic composition — yours for life, with detailed notes. Then take it out in the field with your camera, guided by Coni or one of her LensLife mentors. Pay now, then pick the dates that suit you.
Choose your instructor
Same curriculum, same care. LensLife mentors are photographers trained by Coni — the most affordable way in. Booking with Coni gets you her personally.
Course + Practical Session
Learn manual mode, light basics and basic composition at your own pace, then put it into practice out in the field.
- ✓Online course: manual mode, light basics & basic composition
- ✓Detailed written notes to keep
- ✓1 × private in-person practical session
- ✓Follow-up questions answered
- ✓Taught by a LensLife mentor
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Private Mentorship
Everything in the Course option, plus a live 1:1 Zoom to work through the theory and your questions before the practical.
- ✓Online course: manual mode, light basics & basic composition
- ✓Detailed written notes to keep
- ✓1 × Zoom theory / Q&A session
- ✓1 × private in-person practical session
- ✓Ongoing follow-up support
- ✓Taught by a LensLife mentor
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Fully Private Workshop
A completely personalised in-person programme that goes deeper — custom theory lesson and practical session built around your goals.
- ✓Completely personalised to your level and goals
- ✓In-person theory lesson + practical session
- ✓Can cover advanced topics beyond the core course
- ✓Highest level of support
- ✓Taught by a LensLife mentor
Secure checkout · dates chosen after payment
How it works
Pay in a minute
Pick your option and check out securely. Your spot is held the moment payment goes through.
Choose your dates
You land straight on a booking page — pick the days and times that suit you.
Start learning
Course access lands in your inbox right away, so you can begin before your session.
Taught by photographers who teach
Coni has been teaching photography since 2020 and has taken hundreds of students from zero to award-winning. Her mentors learned the same way and teach the same method — patient, practical, and always out shooting.
Not sure which option fits? Send a quick enquiry or email kanemilson@gmail.com.
Good to know
Where do the in-person sessions happen?
Around the Bay of Plenty and Waikato by default — we'll agree the exact location when you pick your date. Travel further afield can be arranged.
What if I'm a total beginner?
Perfect. Most students start here. The online course covers manual mode, light basics and basic composition at your own pace, then we put them into practice in the field.
Can I choose my dates later?
Yes — you'll be prompted right after payment, and you can always reply to your confirmation email to reschedule.
Refunds
Full refund up to 3 weeks before your first booked session. After that we'll happily reschedule.