7 spots available
1:1 Mentorship with Zac Blake

Eight weeks to make your photos land with the people they were made for

Presence on Purpose is an 8 week 1:1 mentorship for photographers under 10K followers who already have the work but feel like it's not getting seen by the people it was meant for. We'll diagnose why it isn't landing, build your carousel system, and make sure you leave with a way of sharing your photography that makes the right people actually stop and feel.

8 weeks
5 live calls
Async feedback
A content system created for you
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Right now, every post feels
like a coin flip

You put real work into your photos. You care about the edit, the composition, the caption. Then you post it and have no idea if it'll land.

Some posts get traction. Most don't. And you can't figure out why. You look at other photographers growing and wonder what they're doing differently, because it's not the quality of your work.

Growing your audience feels like guesswork. You're posting and hoping, and it's starting to feel like the algorithm just doesn't want to show your work.

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By the time we're done, getting your photos seen will feel like something you actually control

You walk away from this programme with three things most photographers spend years trying to figure out on their own.

A content system you trust

You'll know what to post, when to post it, and why it works, so you're never staring at a blank screen wondering what to share next.

A visual identity you're confident in

Your feed will have a look and feel that's unmistakably yours. People will recognise your work before they see your name.

A real sense of what performs

You'll understand what resonates with your specific audience, not a generic "post reels at 9am" strategy, but a system built around your work.

We'll do this through carousels that create context around your work, because the problem isn't your photography. It's that people need a reason to care before they know who you are. We build that reason.

Reel
8.2mViews
1.1mLikes
3,010Follows
59kSaves
Reel
4.4mViews
489kLikes
6,127Follows
13kSaves
Reel
250kViews
30kLikes
158Follows
609Saves
The programme

How the eight weeks work

Week 1
Diagnose
We audit where you're at, your current content, your visual identity, what's working, what isn't, and where the biggest opportunities are. This is where I build a clear picture of your starting point so every piece of advice from here is specific to you.
Weeks 2 – 6
Build & iterate
This is where the real work happens. We build out your content system and visual identity together. You create, I give feedback, we iterate. Every post you make during this stretch has my input before it goes live. You'll start seeing what people resonate with.
Weeks 7 – 8
Refine & launch solo
By now you've got momentum. We refine the system, make sure the wheels are on properly, and make sure you can keep this going without me. You'll leave with everything you need to grow confidently on your own.
What's included

Everything you get

5 one-on-one calls

Dedicated time with me across the eight weeks. Every call is a working session. We review your content, troubleshoot what's not landing, and plan your next moves together.

A dedicated WhatsApp thread

A private 1:1 chat where you can send me your content, ideas, and questions anytime and get my feedback within 24 hours on weekdays. No group, no noise, just direct access.

Async feedback on your content

Send me posts before they go live and I'll give you honest, specific feedback. Between calls, you're still getting my input on everything you create.

Onboarding from day one

The moment you sign up, you'll get a welcome video, an onboarding questionnaire, and your first assignment, so you're already moving before our first call.

Is this for you?

This is for you if
  • You're a photographer under 10,000 followers
  • You're posting but people aren't connecting with you or your work
  • You want someone in your corner who's done it, not a generic course
  • You're willing to create content and put in the work for eight weeks
This isn't for you if
  • You're looking for a quick hack or overnight results
  • You don't actually want to post, you just want the followers
  • You're not ready to invest time alongside the financial commitment
  • You're a complete beginner to photography
Your coach

Hey, I'm Zac

By the time most people are figuring out what they want to do with their lives, I'd already shot for brands like Lululemon, professional rugby teams, and professional athletes. Photography was never plan B. Plan B was just to make plan A work.

For the last 5 years I've worked as a content creator for a range of brands and personalities. Including the biggest craft beer brewery in New Zealand and one of the biggest rugby teams in the country too. I wasn't just taking the photos, I was running the accounts, building the ideas and figuring out what worked and why. I was learning how social media worked from the inside out. Most people have to do it from the outside in.

When I moved to the UK at 21 years old at the end of 2025 and bet everything on growing my own social media, I wasn't starting from zero on the strategy side. What I had to figure out was how to make what worked for someone else's brand, work for me.

I grew to over 115,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok in just over 6 months. I've gone viral multiple times along the way, but I've never chased it. Virality has always been the byproduct of creating and sharing content that actually felt like me and resonated with others. Not the goal itself.

That's what I teach photographers under 10,000 followers how to do. You've already got the photos. You just need them seen by the people they were made for.

Zac Blake
Recognition

The work gets noticed

This is some of the recognition I've gotten from some of the biggest names and brands in photography

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Pricing

Two ways to join

Pick whichever works for you. Both get the exact same programme.

Payment plan
2 × $825
$1,650 total · Full 8-week programme
  • 5 one-on-one coaching calls
  • Dedicated WhatsApp thread
  • Async feedback on every post before it goes live
  • Full content system and visual identity built for you
  • Onboarding from day one
  • Welcome video and first assignment

Most photographers spend years figuring this out on their own. This is 8 weeks to figure it out.

Questions

Frequently asked

What happens after I pay?
You'll immediately get access to a welcome video walking you through exactly what the eight weeks look like. You'll also receive an onboarding questionnaire and your first assignment — so you're already making progress before our first call.
How do the calls work?
You get five calls across the eight weeks — weekly in the early stages when you need the most support, then spaced out as you build momentum. Every call is a working session tailored to exactly where you're at. They're not lectures.
What does the WhatsApp support look like?
You get a private 1:1 WhatsApp thread with me — not a group, just a direct chat. Send me a question about a post, a content idea you want to bounce, a caption you're not sure about. I'll reply within 24 hours on weekdays. It's like having a creative partner on call.
I'm not on Instagram. Does this still work?
The principles apply to any visual platform — Instagram, TikTok, even Threads. We'll focus on wherever you're trying to grow. That said, most of my experience is on Instagram, so that's where I'll have the most specific advice.
What if I can't make a call?
Life happens. We'll reschedule within the same week where possible. The eight-week timeline has enough flexibility built in that a missed call doesn't derail anything.
Is there a refund policy?
If you sign up and realise it's not right for you before our first call, I'll refund you in full. After we've started working together, no refunds — but I'll make sure you get everything you signed up for.
8 spots

Stop guessing.
Start growing.

Eight weeks from now, you'll know exactly what content works for your audience — and you'll have the system to keep going on your own.

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