THE MASTER’S PERSPECTIVE
Find the extraordinary in the overlooked
Professional Photography & Videography Mentorships: Master the Documentary Art with York Place Studios
Borrow our eyes for a day.
True documentary mastery isn’t found in a camera setting; it’s found in the way you perceive the world. Since 2006, we have been refining a singular vision - a way of navigating chaos to find the "hit" in any environment.
A mentorship with York Place is an invitation to look behind the curtain of our 20-year career. Whether in person at our Scarborough studio or online, these sessions are designed to deconstruct your current approach and rebuild it with the intent, geometry, and psychology of a documentary master.
"Just wanted to say thanks so much again for the last couple of days. I had a fantastic experience with you guys and it was wonderful being able to chat with both of you about my photography. Thank you for your great insights and guidance. It's really helpful and reassuring … It has really made me excited again after feeling quite ‘lost’ for a while….. I'm keeping yours and Liam's words in my head when I'm shooting and looking at images. Or rather picturing Liam demonstrating the way he 'zones' around the scene with his camera. Feels good to have chatted with someone who gets it, plus have the talent to stay true to themselves."
- Water In My Wellies
The Mentorship Experience
1 Day or 2 Day | In person or online
Dominique, Liam, and Matt offer tailored one-to-one sessions for both photographers and filmmakers. This is an unfiltered, high-access experience where nothing is off the table.
We don’t believe in gatekeeping. We believe that the art of the unposed is a craft that should be shared with transparency and intent. Whether you are navigating a career transition or looking to sharpen a specific technical edge, we meet you exactly where you are. Drawing on two decades of navigating diverse lighting, complex compositions, and the high-pressure environments of international weddings, we provide the clarity you need to move from capturing what happens to capturing how it feels.
We don’t believe in gatekeeping. We believe that the art of the unposed is a craft that should be shared with transparency and intent. Whether you are navigating a career transition or looking to sharpen a specific technical edge, we meet you exactly where you are. Drawing on two decades of navigating diverse lighting, complex compositions, and the high-pressure environments of international weddings, we provide the clarity you need to move from capturing what happens to capturing how it feels.
The Blueprint: We analyze your portfolio or films to identify the threads you didn’t know you were weaving.
The Deconstruction: We go through our own work, showing you the "failed" frames and the real-time decision-making that leads to our most iconic shots.
The Evolution: We refine your brand and marketing to ensure your voice is heard by the clients you truly want.
The hunt for the extraordinary begins with a change in perspective. Let’s strip away the noise and find the thread of your unique story.
The hunt for the extraordinary begins with a change in perspective. Let’s strip away the noise and find the thread of your unique story.
"Unforgettable mentoring experience!! You don’t even realise how good your mentorship has been for us! Since our workshop with you our work and eye has been influenced by your style, but aside from that what we really wanted to do was something very personal and out of the stereotypes of wedding photography - this was one of the main ideas we learnt from you. Consistency in our work and personality in our brand. We are very impatient to see more York Place inspiration!"
- Bad Ass Photography
The Critique
Approx 2hrs | Online only
Constructively dismantle your vision.
One of our greatest strengths at York Place has always been our brutal honesty with one another. A critique is not about praise; it’s about challenge. We help you strip away your personal knowledge of a scene to see if the idea was communicated successfully to the audience.
The most dangerous thing for a documentary artist is a comfort zone. To grow, you must be willing to view your work through an objective lens, removing the emotional attachment of "being there" to see what the frame actually says.
The most dangerous thing for a documentary artist is a comfort zone. To grow, you must be willing to view your work through an objective lens, removing the emotional attachment of "being there" to see what the frame actually says.
We dive deep into your portfolio to identify repetitive habits that may be hindering your storytelling and reveal the hidden potential in your sequences that you might have overlooked.
This is a transparent, two-way dialogue designed to sharpen your critical eye. We don’t just look at what is inside the frame; we discuss what was left out, the timing of the shutter, and the geometry of the moment. By the end of the session, your own voice becomes clearest in the echo of a fresh, 20-year perspective.
SELECT YOUR DOCUMENTARY MENTORSHIP OR CRITIQUE
- Select the session that aligns with your creative goals. Each mentorship is a direct, one-on-one investment in your documentary vision.
Start the conversation
Every creative journey is different. If you have questions about which path - mentorship or critique - best aligns with your current goals, we are here to help you decide. Drop us a message below and let’s discuss how we can help you evolve your vision.