Welcome to The Art of Curation.
Rekindle your sense of direction and build the work that defines your creative career—From archive to publication, exhibition, or photobook.
One-on-one guidance and method to transform your photographic body of work without overwhelming yourself.
Gain clarity over a personal or long-term project, and actualize yourself in six weeks.
I believe in an all-encompassing approach to creative work. This program integrates the wisdom of deep inner work and the art of ritual with the core elements of successful photography projects—the ingredients of a powerful curated photographic life.
This is an intensive creative partnership designed to help you go from chaos to clarity, shaping your photography projects into exhibit-ready work.
Let's be real. In today's photography and documentary world, photographers need more than just talent and connections. They need vision, discipline, and the ability to curate their work with intention. It also requires knowing yourself extremely well, what you care about, and what you want to focus on. Many photographers find themselves alone in this journey, feeling depleted, burnt out, and unsure of their next move. I hear you. I’ve been there, too.
You've spent years building your archive and working on personal projects—thousands of images that tell unique stories. But now you're stuck. Your work feels fragmented, and the path forward seems unclear.
Whether you dream of publishing a beautiful photo book, or exhibiting your work that truly represents your voice, or you feel like you don’t know where your photography practice should go to next. If you are ready to elevate your artistic practice, The Art of Curation is your guide to bringing that vision to life. This six-week multilayered program helps you frame your mindset, get unstuck, and develop a clear path to publication, exhibition, or self-publishing.
Beyond Technical Skills: Addressing the Hidden Barriers
The Art of Curation integrates portfolio development with personal growth through a holistic method: The Art of Resonance™: A Three-Phase Journey to Photographic Clarity. By embodying self-knowledge, cultivating a mindful practice and developing a consistent creative routine, you’ll gain the clarity and focus to bring your dream photography vision to life.
Phase one: Embodied Knowledge: Creative AWAKENING
Awaken: Clarify your artistic vision and long-term goals. Unearth your unique voice and the core themes that define your photography. Align your creative pursuits with your deepest values.
What you’ll get: A crystal-clear artistic vision and a cohesive body of work that authentically represents you.
Phase two: Intuitive Curation: Creative GROWTH
Cultivate: Develop a personalized roadmap to achieve your goals (exhibition, photobook, publication, grant). Release creative blocks and tap into your intuition through somatic practices. Establish a sustainable creative rhythm.
What you’ll get: A personalized, strategic action plan, enhanced creative flow, and consistent progress towards your goals.
Phase three: Artistic Emergence: Create STRATEGY
Confidently present your work to galleries, editors, and curators. Master the art of pitching and portfolio development. Expand your reach through exhibitions, publications, and grants.
What you’ll get: Increased visibility, successful collaborations, and a thriving artistic practice.
What You Get:
Personalized Mentorship
One-on-one guidance tailored to your artistic goals
A completed project (book, exhibition, or portfolio) ready to showcase.
A sustainable career strategy and tools to fuel your long-term creative success.
Personal branding refinement
Practical Tools & Resources
Custom project development framework
Self-care for Creatives ebook
Goal and Values Ecosystem Notion Board
BONUS:
Unlimited text/email support
Two 30-minute post-program check-ins
Creative Breakthrough habit tracking Notion board
GSD (Get Sh*t Done Accountability system)
Transform your creative career into a powerful creative legacy. Whether you're preparing for a publication or exhibition, The Art of Curation provides the structure, support, and guidance to bring your vision to life.
From inner work to personal project, to publication.
The Art of Resonance™
Your photography deserves to stand out—to become a powerful, timeless artistic statement that reflects your unique perspective and makes you proud. Through The Art of Resonance™ method, we'll unlock your creative potential using a holistic approach that integrates intuitive curation, embodied practices, and strategic development.
Phase 1: Embodied Knowledge:
Purpose: Creative AWAKENING
Reconnect with your artistic core and clarify your vision. Through value alignment exercises, guided reflections, and breakthrough practices, you'll rediscover your authentic voice as a photographer.
Phase 2: Intuitive Curation:
Goal: Creative GROWTH
Transform your archive into a cohesive body of work. Using embodied practices and structured narrative development, you'll learn to curate with intention and purpose, establishing sustainable creative rituals that support your artistic growth.
Phase 3: Artistic Emergence:
Purpose: Create STRATEGY Step confidently into the world with your fully realized vision. We'll focus on strategic storytelling, meaningful industry connections, and creating sustainable momentum for your creative practice.
How I work.
Hi, this is Lola, I’m a Creative Director, multi-disciplinary artist, and mentor.
I bring over 12 years of editorial and visual arts expertise that spans the globe. From small independent magazines to legacy media, my journey has not been easy, though it’s been rich and transformative. I’m Colombian, a migrant, and a woman and I carry the multiplicity of my identity in the work that I do.
I've directed visuals and photography for ATMOS Magazine and National Public Radio, curated and mentored photographers across 5 continents, and contributed to publications like VOGUE and The British Journal of Photography. In 2016, I founded Native Agency a non-profit platform that builds community for photographers and visual artists from the Global South.
My professional path includes giving portfolio reviews for Lens Culture and setting up workshops with World Press Photo. But something was always missing. A simple portfolio review wasn't going to truly serve my students—or myself.
I witnessed firsthand how biases and a lack of mentors have made our industry isolating and challenging to navigate. I decided to change that.
My approach transforms photography from a technical craft to a deeply personal art form. I blend design thinking, visual narrative, psychology, and somatic mindfulness to help photographers move beyond mere image-making into profound storytelling. Each photograph becomes more than a picture—it's the entry door into your unique visual language.
In six weeks, we'll create a personalized path that transforms your work from a collection of images into a cohesive body of work that opens doors and reflects your true artistic voice.
Investment: 1500EUR
Ready to turn your photography into a legacy you're proud of? Book a free discovery call to discuss your vision and see if we're a good fit.
Daily Ritual Notion board + goal setting framework
Ecosystems mapping <3
Online 1:1 coaching sessions.
Online ideating and mood-boarding, visually.
Creatively tuning into nature and ecosystems to find inspiration
Learn about your voice and how to harness to stand out.
Find clarity in how you show up in the world.
Previous Masterclasses
Enayat Asadi, World Press Photo winner 2019
For those seeking to enhance their artistic potential and showcase their work, Lola Beltran Villamizar is the perfect guide. My experience with her has driven significant positive changes in my projects and mindset. She clarifies artistic values and goals, helping me express the deeper essence of my work. Lola transcends conventional limits, enabling meaningful creation that resonates with both personal and global significance. She uncovers hidden values within, translating them into impactful artistic forms. The art world requires visionaries who grasp deeper meanings, and Lola possesses this skill, providing ongoing support in your artistic journey.
“The workshop was a great learning space where many stories, with different visions, were shared and came to life. It was my first portfolio review and I felt it was a truly enriching experience, also because I chose a body of work that allowed me to learn how to better build a story visually and I feel that I understood it better, especially with the editing exercise.”
Daniela Olave
“Talking about us as female Latin American photographers and the challenges we face in the industry was an incredible experience.”
Joana Toro
