We’re Joshua and Leidy — photographers, mentors, and founders of Elevate Education. If you’ve ever felt underpriced, overlooked, or unsure how to stand out in the high-end market, we built this space for you.
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MENTORS
THE FOURNIERS
"Empowering wedding photographers to build premium, $10K+ businesses with authenticity and clarity."
I didn’t build the Elevate Academy because I had everything figured out. I built it because I remember what it felt like to question everything.
To wonder if I was falling behind.
To feel the pressure to succeed and the guilt of wanting more.
To look around and feel like everyone else had it together, and I was the only one stuck.
What changed everything wasn’t a single course or a strategy.
It was clarity. Simplicity. A plan I could actually follow.
And someone in my corner reminding me I wasn’t crazy for wanting this.
That’s who I aim to be now.
I help photographers simplify their business, align their pricing and positioning, and finally build something that supports both their life and their artistry. But more than that, I show up so they don’t have to figure it out alone.
This isn't about adding more. It's about finally seeing what matters, and having the courage to build around it.
JOSHUA FOURNIER
The Mentor Who Turns confusion Into Clarity
When I first started, I worried I didn’t sound “professional enough.”
I spoke with an accent. I talked fast when I got excited. I was passionate, but I questioned if that was allowed in a space that felt so polished.
What I’ve learned since is this: the things that made me feel different are the same things that now make me a better mentor.
Because I know what it feels like to doubt yourself.
To wonder if your voice matters.
To feel like your work is good… but maybe not “good enough.”
And I’ve also seen what happens when a photographer finally stops hiding, starts trusting their eye, and realizes, you don’t have to become someone else to elevate.
Inside this mentorship, I help you refine your portfolio, elevate your imagery, and show up as an artist who creates with confidence and intention. But more than that, I help you see what’s already in you, and show the world what makes it powerful.
Leidy Fournier
The Creative Mentor Who Helps You Trust Your Voice
We didn’t build this out of theory.
We built it out of the gap we kept seeing.
the missing guidance we wished someone had given us.
When we first entered the high-end space, it was confusing, competitive, and lonely. Everyone talked about “luxury,” but no one could explain how to actually get there.
We wanted real answers. Not another vague PDF. Not another inspirational reel. We needed a clear path forward, one that worked in the real world. One that supported our family, elevated our artistry, and felt aligned with who we are.
When we couldn’t find it, we built it. That path became Elevate Academy, and eventually, an entire mentorship ecosystem designed to help photographers elevate with clarity and confidence.
The Why Behind Our Education
- Rebecca Ann
Joshua and Leidy didn’t just give me strategies. They gave me clarity, confidence, and a completely new way to see my value. Within months, I raised my prices with zero hesitation and booked my first five-figure wedding in a very competitive market.
"Leidy & Josh's coaching changed everything for me."
KIND WORDS
from a past student
- Gail Meyers
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"You simply must book her. She's an absolute GAMECHANGER."
KIND WORDS
from past clients
- Sara Rose
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"Hands down the most talented out there."
KIND WORDS
from past clients
WHY WE MENOTR TOGETHER
When we started, we divided everything down the middle.
Leidy led the artistry — the visuals, the emotion, the portfolio that made people feel something.
Joshua ran the business — the pricing, the positioning, the strategy that turned vision into momentum.
Two sides of the same coin.
And we learned something powerful early on:
You can't build a sustainable, high-end business by focusing on just one.
Most photographers we work with have a mix of both — but they’re almost always missing one side.
Their work is beautiful, but their pricing doesn’t reflect it.
Their strategy is solid, but their portfolio lacks intention.
That’s why we mentor together.
Because this isn’t just another course.
This is real mentorship with two people who see the full picture — and will show you exactly where you need to grow.
When you work with us, you’re not guessing.
You’re being guided by two experts who care deeply about your work, your business, and who you’re becoming in the process.
"Because building a thriving photography business takes more than talent. It takes both sides of the craft."
The Elevate Academy
Go beyond a photographer who simply shows up and takes pictures.
Mentorship for wedding photographers ready to grow into $10K clients
Ready to step into the next version of your business?
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