Editorial Direction
for Photographers
& Visual Storytellers
Practical one-on-one guidance that identifies your creative voice and clarifies your portfolio, to help you confidently present your vision to audiences and clients.
RONIT NOVAK
As a visuals director in the media industry, I’ve spent my career shaping narratives for Canada’s leading editorial publications.
Today, I offer personalized consultations for photographers, directors, and visual storytellers across platforms, at every stage of their career.
Together, we will clarify your vision, refine your portfolio, and develop a relevant, resilient creative process that’s uniquely your own.
WHAT WE EXPLORE
1
Portfolio Development
Editing, sequencing, and categorizing a cohesive body of work that tells the story of who you are, and what you explore.
2
Creative Direction
Clarifying themes, connect with your creative voice, set long-term projects, and identify ideas consistent in your work.
Explore new media and platforms to tell your story consistently and effectively.
3
Professional Positioning
Website direction, audience, editorial and commercial opportunities, and presenting your work, your values, and technological guardrails clearly and confidently.
HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
Before we meet, you’ll complete a short questionnaire about your creative practice, influences, goals, current challenges, and the questions you’d like to explore. This helps me understand your work and make the most of our time together.
1
Questionnaire
We begin with a discussion about your creative and career goals, who influences you, what topics or styles excite you, and where do you go for inspiration.
2
Conversation
Together, we review your portfolio, identifying strengths, recurring themes, opportunities for development, and the work that feels most distinctly your own.
3
Portfolio Review
We discuss how your work is presented, what format best suits it, who your audience or potential clients are, and how it’s positioned within a changing media landscape.
4
Positioning
You’ll leave with practical next steps, clear priorities, and a stronger sense of where to focus your creative energy moving forward.
5
Direction
TESTIMONIALS
Ronit’s insightful feedback and unwavering support were instrumental.
Her deep understanding of the craft and encouraging approach left me inspired and more confident in my work.
• Kailee Mandel, photographer
Ronit helped me look at my practice in a more expansive way. She helped me realize that I’m actually more of a creative director who takes great photographs.
Now, I’ve built a creative team and we’re making some of my favourite work of all time.
• Anthony Gebrehiwot, Founder & Executive Director, XvXy Photo
Speaking from her experience as a photo director, Ronit guided me through the selection and sequencing of my work.
I left with a better understanding of my strengths and a clear plan for moving forward.
• Steph Kretzschmer, photographer
Ronit was as interested in understanding my personality and creative voice as she was my portfolio. Her feedback gave me confidence at a time when so much was unknown.
Since then, I’ve built a roster of clients who continue to hire me for the artistic voice she helped me recognize and develop.
• Chrissy Grrrl, photographer
Ronit helped me realize that I’m actually more of a creative director who takes great photographs.
ABOUT RONIT
Ronit Novak has served as Director of Photography & Video at Toronto Life, and held senior visual leadership roles at Canadian Business, Maclean’s, and Broadview magazines. She commissioned, directed and edited thousands of photo and video shoots, mentoring new talent and curating senior image makers.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts, Specialized Honours, from York University in the Psychology of Creativity, exploring from an interdisciplinary lens, why artists are compelled to be creative. She teaches history of photography and its cultural impacts, and leads hands-on workshops on photographic processes.
Ronit is also the Editorial Director of THE GRAIN, a platform exploring artificial intelligence, creativity, and human agency through essays, a podcast, live events, and public dialogue. She leads workshops and keynote addresses on maintaining creative agency in the age of AI.
Learn more about THE GRAIN →
Ronit’s approach to portfolio development is rooted in empathy, personal growth, and advocacy. She believes everybody can tap into their personal vision and creative voice. The creative process is a path laid out for you, all you need is the motivation, inspiration, and encouragement to take that first step.
PRICING
Thoughtful guidance, focused on your growth.
60 MINUTES
$195 CAD
A focused consultation seeking feedback on a portfolio, project, website, or creative challenge.
90 MINUTES
$295 CAD
A more comprehensive review for portfolio development, positioning, creative direction, and long-term planning.
TAILORED PROGRAM
Custom
FOR INDIVIDUALS & ORGANIZATIONS
Bespoke consulting and workshops for photographers, creative teams, and organizations. We design a program that meets your unique needs.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Every session begins with a pre-session questionnaire and includes a written Creative Direction Summary outlining key observations, recommendations, and next steps, delivered following our conversation.
IN-PERSON OPTIONS
All sessions are online. In-person sessions may be available upon request. Inquire for pricing and details.