Upcoming cities for in-person consultations in September and October:  Tucson, New York City, the Portsmouth, New Hampsire area, Austin (HRC'S "Shaping the History of Photography" Symposium) and Toronto ("Flash Forward Festival")

Welcome to the website of respected photography consultant and educator MARY VIRGINIA SWANSON.  Ms. Swanson brings her expertise in the field of photography to her private consultations as well as her presentations at educational institutions, arts organizations, industry tradeshows, workshops and master classes. Her advice has helped countless photographers move their imagemaking and their careers as artists to the next level.  Ms. Swanson is well-connected in the fine art, editorial and commercial arenas, and has informed and inspired many artists towards building on the strengths of their work, meet their goals and find an appreciative audience for their work.

If you are seeking advice about marketing your photographs, we encourage you to attend a public presentation or a workshop with Ms. Swanson, or consider scheduling a session to work with her on a private, one-to-one consulting basis. 
Click here to view Ms. Swanson's complete events schedule, including dates/cities where she will be meeting with photographers, upcoming Portfolio Review events ahead at which she will participate, and announcements of public lectures and workshops.

To learn more about consulting with MVS, read her "FAQ's for PHOTOGRAPHERS here.

If you are interested in scheduling your first consultation appointment with Ms. Swanson, either in-person or via telephone, please click here to fill out the Client Fact Sheet.  Once your form has been received, you will be contacted with possible dates and times for your consulation.