Photography
Beginner
Starting Photography: Finding Your Eye Again
Jump into photography with a simple, intentional approach, learning to see before learning the tools.
by Mona · 6 min read
About
Mona is a documentary and street photographer. The root of her work: humans, distance, grief, light, and narrative.
Her guidance starts with a simple question, why do I want to take photos?, and builds from seeing before shooting: one week of only looking, tools chosen without overthinking, three essentials (exposure, focus, composition), and a daily seeing habit. Growth, she’ll tell you, comes from working in series, not single images.
For her, ethics come above everything: build connection before showing your camera, earn trust to capture real moments. Without respect, photography becomes hunting.
Find her work at monasartoveh.com and on Instagram at @mona.sartoveh.
Session types
Free
Intro Spark
15 minutes. Tell me where you are, I'll tell you what I'd do.
Free
Mona's guides
by Mona · 6 min read
Photography
Beginner
Street Photography & Storytelling
For creators drawn to human stories, social environments, and emotional narrative in photography.
by Mona · 6 min read