Receive the Brief
Start with a focused photography assignment and a clear creative purpose.
ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY MEMBERSHIP · LED BY JUSTIN MOTT
Photography Membership With Assignments, Feedback & Community
I built AskMOTT for photographers who want a clear reason to shoot and an experienced eye on their work. Each month, you’ll receive a focused assignment, direct feedback from me, a live group session, and a serious community to help you follow through.
For ambitious amateurs and working professionals, across every genre.
$49.99/month · Cancel anytime
Join AskMOTT — $49.99/monthTHE ASKMOTT METHOD
A Structure That Keeps You Shooting
Photography improves when you make work consistently, review it honestly, and apply what you learn. AskMOTT gives you that rhythm every month.
Monthly Assignments
Each month you get a focused assignment — a real brief with a clear intent. Not "go shoot something nice." A prompt that pushes you to think, plan, and execute with purpose. Past assignments have covered street portraiture, light and shadow, storytelling in sequences, and more.
Image Feedback
Share your photos from the assignment and get real critique from me — not a form response, not an algorithm. I look at your work, tell you what’s working, what isn’t, and why. Members also post in the Portfolio Review section for ongoing feedback between sessions.
Live Monthly Session
Once a month we get together live — image reviews, open Q&A, and real conversation about photography. You see how I look at images, ask anything on your mind, and connect with other members. Sessions are recorded if you can’t make it live.
Community & Accountability
Share your work with photographers who care about improving. A monthly deadline, thoughtful discussion, and a community that follows through help turn good intentions into finished photographs.
DIRECT ACCESS TO EXPERIENCE
Learn With Me
I’ve spent more than 20 years working as a photojournalist and commercial photographer, including over 100 assignments for The New York Times and Leica’s WITNESS campaign.
Inside AskMOTT, I bring that field experience directly to your work. My feedback is honest, specific, and practical, so you know what to keep, what to change, and what to do next.
Street, portrait, travel, documentary, landscape, fine art, and commercial photographers are all welcome.
“Less gear talk. More real talk.”
THE MEMBERSHIP
Your Next Assignment Starts Here.
Join AskMOTT for a practical rhythm of shooting, feedback, and accountability, led by me and shared with photographers who care about improving.
MONTHLY ASSIGNMENTS · DIRECT FEEDBACK · LIVE SESSION · COMMUNITY
$49.99 / month
Cancel anytime. Live sessions are recorded.
Join AskMOTT — $49.99/monthDanny Rivera — Workshop Participant
"This was my second workshop with Justin, and it pushed me even further than the first. The assignments are intentional, the feedback is direct, and you're constantly challenged to improve. I left with stronger work, a clearer voice, and a better understanding of how I approach photography."
Steve Vick — 1-Hour Session
"I signed up for three one hour sessions with Justin and found them incredibly practical and directly applicable to my work. His feedback is honest and direct, exactly what I was looking for. If you want to be challenged and actually improve, this is worth it."
Brian James — Northern Vietnam Workshop
"I can comfortably say it was one of the best experiences of my life. The tasks and feedback sessions highlight Justin's natural teaching ability and build skills and confidence in the photographer. If you enjoy photography, want to upskill, and be exposed to northern Vietnam, do it. Highly recommended."
NEED MORE PERSONAL GUIDANCE?
Work With Me One-to-One.
The membership gives you structure, feedback, and community. When you want focused attention on your own photographs or a specific project, explore my private photography coaching, mentorship, and online portfolio reviews.
Explore Private CoachingJUSTIN MOTT20+ YEARS IN THE FIELD100+ NEW YORK TIMES ASSIGNMENTSLEICA WITNESS CAMPAIGN
HOW EACH MONTH WORKS
A Simple Rhythm. Real Progress.
Shoot Your Way
Interpret the brief through your own genre, subject, location, and point of view.
Share Your Edit
Select your strongest images, post the work, and explain the choices you made.
Get Feedback
Join the live critique and Q&A, or watch the recording and apply it to your next shoot.
REAL PHOTOGRAPHERS · REAL PROGRESS
What It’s Like to Work With Me
These photographers joined me through workshops and private coaching. The setting changes. The standard stays the same: honest feedback, practical direction, and work that moves forward.
MEMBERSHIP FAQ
Before You Join
Is AskMOTT suitable for beginners?
Yes. I work with serious beginners, ambitious amateurs, and working professionals. You don’t need an established portfolio. You need curiosity, a willingness to shoot, and an interest in honest feedback.
Is the membership only for street or documentary photographers?
No. All photography genres are welcome. The assignments focus on visual skills such as light, composition, timing, storytelling, editing, and intent, which apply across genres.
What kind of feedback will I receive?
You can share work from the monthly assignment and receive direct, constructive critique from me. The live session includes image reviews, questions, and practical guidance you can apply to your next shoot.
What if I cannot attend the live session?
The sessions are recorded, so you can watch them when your schedule allows.
Do I need a particular camera or brand?
No. You can participate with any camera. The membership focuses on how you see, make decisions, and communicate through photographs.
Can I cancel at any time?
Yes. Membership is $49.99 per month, and you can cancel anytime.
