Mentorships
Mentorship recipients are chosen from among grant applicants during the open application process every spring. When you fill out your grant application, be sure to indicate that you are also interested in a mentorship, and submit a brief (1,500-character max) essay.
More information on how to apply here
Each mentorship pair crafts a personalized plan. This may include but is not limited to developing a project or story, improving work flow, refining the portfolio, providing advice on freelancing and/or interviewing for staff positions, and providing introductions to other professionals on the DPPF Advisory Board or within the industry who might aid in career development.
Click through to the profiles below to see how recent mentorships were structured.
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"In all, the mentorship gave me two new perspectives that have already greatly shaped my career."
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" I’m so grateful I used this to connect with people outside of my small Boise market, and that experience has been invaluable to my career."
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"This mentorship has been instrumental in shaping my understanding of the industry and, in turn, my confidence as a freelance professional."
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"Having a mentor and group of knowledgeable photographers around me made it easy to ask questions and learn other things throughout the day."
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"I found the mentorship with Nate helpful through his honesty In conversation about work and business. Nate is a great listening ear but also offers ideas to build on for stories."
