Finding Your Vision
Private Session & Mentorship
The real turning point in your photography rarely comes from acquiring new gear. More often, it comes from acquiring a new way of looking. True artistry begins in how we value imperfection. In how we allow space. In how deeply we pay attention to what is already in front of us.
Finding Your Vision is an exclusive 1:1 session with international award winning fine art photographer Jun Tagai, created for photographers who are ready to deepen their work and develop a visual voice that is unmistakably their own.
These private sessions are intentionally limited and tailored to each photographer. Through portfolio review, guided observation and thoughtful discussion, we focus on the elements that shape meaningful photographs, perception, timing, composition, and your photographic clarity.
This is not about formulas or shortcuts. It is about cultivating awareness and learning to recognize the photographs only you can make.
For photographers seeking deeper artistic development and personal guidance, this private session offers a focused and thoughtful environment to grow.
Your voice is already there.
The work is learning how to listen.
Single Private Session - In Person or Online
Duration: 2 hours
Format: In Person (Oahu, Hawaii) or Online (Zoom)
Investment: $150 USD per person + tax
Requirement: Open to any skill level
What’s Included
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Pre-session questionnaire to understand how you see
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Guided visual lecture (slideshow)
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Portfolio review and personalized guidance
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1:1 mentorship focused on your visual direction
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1-month follow-up support with image review (5–7 photos) and personalized feedback
FINDING YOUR VISION: 6 Part Private Mentorship Sessions
Photography is not only about making stronger images. It is about learning how to see.
Finding Your Vision is a private one-on-one mentorship for photographers ready to move beyond technical understanding and develop a more personal, intentional way of seeing.
Built around Jun Tagai’s philosophies and two decades of photographic practice, this mentorship explores observation, emotional depth, visual clarity, impermanence, and authorship.
This is not a beginner camera class. It is a mentorship in seeing.
The Framework
Structured 7 part private mentorship Session (90 min per session) experience exploring:
Photography Philosophy:
1. Imperfection (Wabi-Sabi): Finding meaning in imperfection and unresolved moments.
2. MA (Space): Using restraint, absence, and clarity with intention.
3. Return to Origin (Shoshin): Relearning how to see beyond trends and influence.
4. Photographing Goodbye: Recognizing impermanence and emotional timing.
5. The 3 Pillars of a Strong Photograph: Simplicity. Emotional Depth. Lasting Connection.
6. Building Your Visual Voice: Creating work that feels unmistakably your own.
Whats Included
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6 private one-on-one mentorship sessions
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1 themed group photo walk (in Oahu, Hawaii only)
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Personalized critique & assignments
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Portfolio guidance
Investment
Founding Price: $900 USD + Tax
*Application required.