Comments on: List of Photography Consultants http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/ Photography Director Rob Haggart Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:50:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Van Ditthavong http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-27503 Van Ditthavong Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:41:40 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-27503 I also had the pleasure of working with Stella Kramer. She was great and very informative. Her portfolio review helped me understand the strength of a tighter edit and her fresh voice/eye was just what I needed as an emerging photographer. I also had the pleasure of working with Stella Kramer. She was great and very informative. Her portfolio review helped me understand the strength of a tighter edit and her fresh voice/eye was just what I needed as an emerging photographer.

]]> By: Craig Seymour http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-27267 Craig Seymour Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:11:33 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-27267 I love working with Stella Kramer. She is very supportive and has a unique way of putting together images. She makes you see your work in a whole new way. I love working with Stella Kramer. She is very supportive and has a unique way of putting together images. She makes you see your work in a whole new way.

]]> By: fran pelzman liscio http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-26328 fran pelzman liscio Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:33:01 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-26328 i worked with stella kramer too and it was a lifesaver for me. i took a seminar with stella and three other professional photogs (including buff strickland, hi buff!!) and through the focused direction of stella and the informed input of the other photographers, i was able to completely reorganize my website. i think stella's eye is just so experienced that she can look at a book and in two seconds say 'here's your story.' it really made a huge difference for me. i worked with stella kramer too and it was a lifesaver for me. i took a seminar with stella and three other professional photogs (including buff strickland, hi buff!!) and through the focused direction of stella and the informed input of the other photographers, i was able to completely reorganize my website. i think stella’s eye is just so experienced that she can look at a book and in two seconds say ‘here’s your story.’ it really made a huge difference for me.

]]> By: Buff Strickland http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-26239 Buff Strickland Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:07:08 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-26239 I've worked with Stella Kramer on several occasions and she gives you good ideas about your work and leaves you feeling hopeful and inspired. Sometimes you have so much crap going on in your head about marketing your work, it's nice to have an experienced mind help you make sense of it all. I’ve worked with Stella Kramer on several occasions and she gives you good ideas about your work and leaves you feeling hopeful and inspired. Sometimes you have so much crap going on in your head about marketing your work, it’s nice to have an experienced mind help you make sense of it all.

]]> By: Lise Varrette http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-7713 Lise Varrette Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:48:15 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-7713 I feel re-inspired by all this new info, I had not thought of a consultant before. I think it will be my next step. Once (or twice ) a year, I feel like quitting photography, this angle provides some new hopes when I am feeling this way! I feel re-inspired by all this new info, I had not thought of a consultant before. I think it will be my next step.
Once (or twice ) a year, I feel like quitting photography,
this angle provides some new hopes when I am feeling this way!

]]> By: Martha Retallick http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-7642 Martha Retallick Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:06:25 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-7642 Don't mean to rain on anyone's parade, but you know what? There's this really great group of people on this and other photography discussion forums. I'm learning a lot from you. In fact, you're my virtual brain trust. Not that I'm against hiring consultants, but sometimes the best consultants are as close as your online community. Don’t mean to rain on anyone’s parade, but you know what? There’s this really great group of people on this and other photography discussion forums. I’m learning a lot from you. In fact, you’re my virtual brain trust.

Not that I’m against hiring consultants, but sometimes the best consultants are as close as your online community.

]]> By: cb http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-7627 cb Tue, 05 Feb 2008 17:53:21 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-7627 @5 - I would like to second what Andy said. Though I'm not sure I'd fall into the category of "esteemed colleague", I can say that Allegra Wilde (allegrawilde@yahoo.com) is a wealth of insight and advice. She also happens to love photography. I have met with her several times and she has really helped me to realign and refine my message. It is a good thing for all of us to crawl out from under the dark cloth and get some perspective. @5 - I would like to second what Andy said. Though I’m not sure I’d fall into the category of “esteemed colleague”, I can say that Allegra Wilde (allegrawilde@yahoo.com) is a wealth of insight and advice. She also happens to love photography. I have met with her several times and she has really helped me to realign and refine my message. It is a good thing for all of us to crawl out from under the dark cloth and get some perspective.

]]> By: Matthew http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-7622 Matthew Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:00:50 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-7622 I was lucky enough to take a class with Mary Virginia Swanson, and what I learned in three weeks about photo business and marketing was more than I learned in my BFA photo program in four years! Check her out! I was lucky enough to take a class with Mary Virginia Swanson, and what I learned in three weeks about photo business and marketing was more than I learned in my BFA photo program in four years! Check her out!

]]> By: John Saponara http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-7583 John Saponara Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:14:48 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-7583 I've worked with Amanda Sosa Stone a couple of times over the last year - She's got a great attitude; great experience...and she cuts to the chase, no b.s. Highly recommended! I’ve worked with Amanda Sosa Stone a couple of times over the last year - She’s got a great attitude; great experience…and she cuts to the chase, no b.s.
Highly recommended!

]]> By: Chris Schultz http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-7581 Chris Schultz Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:33:01 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-7581 Wow, $100 for Thomas with the personal endorsement. Useful info guys! Thank you. Wow, $100 for Thomas with the personal endorsement.

Useful info guys! Thank you.

]]> By: Leslie B-D'A http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-7577 Leslie B-D'A Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:18:04 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-7577 I want to echo the fabulous Suzanne's comments--it is vital to talk with different consultants to pick the right one for you. You're going to get so much more from any relationship with a consultant if you click with that person and you pick the one who best matches with your needs (we each are better at some things than other things). Also, if you can get to one of Suzanne and Amanda's events, go! I've never met Amanda personally but I know that Suzanne is very smart (and fun!) and I'm sure she wouldn't work with someone she didn't respect as well. I want to echo the fabulous Suzanne’s comments–it is vital to talk with different consultants to pick the right one for you. You’re going to get so much more from any relationship with a consultant if you click with that person and you pick the one who best matches with your needs (we each are better at some things than other things).

Also, if you can get to one of Suzanne and Amanda’s events, go! I’ve never met Amanda personally but I know that Suzanne is very smart (and fun!) and I’m sure she wouldn’t work with someone she didn’t respect as well.

]]> By: Thomas Broening http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-7575 Thomas Broening Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:09:23 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-7575 I like Allegra Wilde alot. She used to be at the Workbook but is on her own now. I find her to be super experienced and very blugged into what is going on in the market and has been quite helpful is providing me with some needed direction.(allegrawilde(at)yahoo.com) I like Allegra Wilde alot. She used to be at the Workbook but is on her own now. I find her to be super experienced and very blugged into what is going on in the market and has been quite helpful is providing me with some needed direction.(allegrawilde(at)yahoo.com)

]]> By: The Jackanory http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-7574 The Jackanory Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:07:57 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-7574 Rob I would also like to mention Allegra Wilde in the consulting mix. I have had some dealings with her as have some of my esteemed colleagues, I have only heard and experienced good things, she's a real diamond. Unfortunately she doesn't have a site up at this moment in time but its on the way, if anyone wishes to get in touch with her please drop me a line and I will point you in the right direction. Rob

I would also like to mention Allegra Wilde in the consulting mix. I have had some dealings with her as have some of my esteemed colleagues, I have only heard and experienced good things, she’s a real diamond.

Unfortunately she doesn’t have a site up at this moment in time but its on the way, if anyone wishes to get in touch with her please drop me a line and I will point you in the right direction.

]]> By: Ellen Boughn http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-7570 Ellen Boughn Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:24:52 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-7570 I offer consulting services to photographers around issues concerning stock photography exclusively. I am a long time stock photo executive and have participated with Amanda Sosa Stone and Suzanne Sease in writing the section in the handout for their seminars in the section on stock. I invite interested photographers to visit www.ellenboughn.com to fill out a form for a complimentary response. I offer consulting services to photographers around issues concerning stock photography exclusively. I am a long time stock photo executive and have participated with Amanda Sosa Stone and Suzanne Sease in writing the section in the handout for their seminars in the section on stock. I invite interested photographers to visit http://www.ellenboughn.com to fill out a form for a complimentary response.

]]> By: 2 Eds http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-7569 2 Eds Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:12:40 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-7569 We have been doing consulting on the side, check us out. 2editors.com We have been doing consulting on the side, check us out. 2editors.com

]]> By: J http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-7568 J Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:32:07 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-7568 This is a great list and resource! Amanda and Susanne are in NY tomorrow night: http://agencyaccess.cmail3.com/e/330873/c1661jy4/ Their talk is full of great information. This is a great list and resource! Amanda and Susanne are in NY tomorrow night: http://agencyaccess.cmail3.com/e/330873/c1661jy4/ Their talk is full of great information.

]]> By: Suzanne Sease http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-7567 Suzanne Sease Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:29:52 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/02/04/list-of-photography-consultants/#comment-7567 Rob, I love what you are doing- thank you!!! And thank you for including me a list of so many amazing consultants. Many I have the honor of "breaking bread" with and many great conversations. I would like to stress that photographers interview the consultants they are interesting in using. See how they think, see where their experience is based, and how you connect. Remember this person is responsible for your future- paying for bad advice will get them no where. Paying for great advice will get you the work you want to get- Rob,

I love what you are doing- thank you!!!

And thank you for including me a list of so many amazing consultants. Many I have the honor of “breaking bread” with and many great conversations.

I would like to stress that photographers interview the consultants they are interesting in using. See how they think, see where their experience is based, and how you connect. Remember this person is responsible for your future- paying for bad advice will get them no where. Paying for great advice will get you the work you want to get-

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