Jamie Melville Ormston

MA, APRS, AIEP

Coaching, Mentoring & Creative Consulting

As well as photography and creative services, I can also help as your Business Coach or Mentor. I make it my mission is to help small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs navigate the exciting (and sometimes overwhelming) world of self-employment. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, I’m here to provide the guidance, support, and practical strategies you need to succeed.

As a business owner, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to turn a passion into a sustainable business. After all, running your own show isn’t just about offering great products or services—it’s about mastering marketing, managing finances, developing systems, and staying motivated through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. That’s where I come in!

I’m passionate about helping my clients find clarity, build confidence, and create businesses that not only thrive but bring them joy and fulfillment. From crafting business plans to boosting your marketing strategy or handling the day-to-day grind, I’ll walk alongside you every step of the way. My goal is to equip you with the tools and mindset needed to make your business dreams a reality.

I work with all kinds of small business owners—from those just testing the waters of self-employment to those who’ve been in the game for a while and are ready to grow or scale. No matter where you are in your journey, I’m here to help you grow in a way that feels right for YOU.

Since 2015, I’ve worked with a diverse range of professional artists and business owners at very different stages of their businesses and careers, from varied creative disciplines.

Let’s connect! I’d love to chat about your goals and how we can work together to make your entrepreneurial dreams happen.

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Jamie Melville Ormston is an Associate of The Royal Photographic Society (RPS), Accredited Member of the Association of Photographers (AoP) and an Accredited Associate of the Institute of Employability Professionals (IEP).

Over time, my coaching and mentoring programme has been designed and developed, and is based around a series of 1-to-1 sessions scheduled fortnightly or monthly, typically over an initial three-month period.

Coaching and mentoring sessions are tailored to individual needs, however mainly cover these four main areas:

  • Building overall confidence and skills

  • Website planning/building

  • Creative strategy

  • Communications guidance

  • Business planning

  • Action planning

  • Filling knowledge gaps

  • Guidance with active/live creative projects

  • Help with a specific situation at work/with clients

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  • “I was working with James for more than 8 months. He is very supportive and amazing coach. Such a kind, friendly human with great sense of humor. Always Was pushing me to my goals and when I was feeling down and was not believing in myself, he always was cheering me up. In our meeting we not only discussed plans, but also shared a useful info like books and podcasts. I would highly recommend him as a mentor and coach for anyone who needs help with achieving their goals.”

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    - Kate
    London, UK

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  • “I think is not easy to fund the best words to describe how much Jamie helped me to build my amazing website and understanding how my website works, and with many other things.

    He is absolutely the best choice if you need a trustful, fully skilled Coach & Mentor. And is a big plus, that he is a Photographer (My opinion, that one of the best I meet!)”

    ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

    - Eva
    London, UK

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  • “I like the way he explains difficult things in a simple way and that he has so much knowledge in the way I can grow my business. He gave me lots of great ideas and recourses in terms of SEO, social media & networking .

    When I get stuck with something he always have advise on how I can get to my goal through different approach .

    After our session I always have strategic plan of actions, which is huge relief for me. As with many things that I have to do as a business owner I sometimes get overwhelmed.

    He also has light and easy view on things that align with me and great personality. Highly recommended.”

    ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

    - Elena
    London, UK

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