Comments on: List of Photography Consultants

By: aleksandra

aleksandra — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:18:45 +0000

Hi guys, Can you recommend a consultant in Europe? I know that different pictures are sold in US and different in EU. It is a matter of colour, light, all different things… I am based in EU and would like to work with somebody who knows European editorial market. TIA

By: R.Jamason

R.Jamason — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:45:03 +0000

Hello im a bit at a loss here.
I applied for a job with Carolyn Harper
Photographer Liaison

Wonderful Machine

And she said she really liked my work but said im missing a few things.
and she sent me the link to this site to find out what im missing lol
so any help with what she might be talking about would be great
Thanks for your time
R Jamason

By: arindam banerjee

arindam banerjee — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:21:12 +0000

I am looking for someone who can actually help me to sell my fine art work. It is tough to decide , until and unless you get a first hand experience form somebody. Does anybody know any consultant like this?

Thanks
Arindam

By: Ted

Ted — Sat, 16 May 2009 04:49:42 +0000

I worked with monica suder a few years ago & she is great. I highly recommend her. She has great insight & seemed to know from day one exactly where I was & exactly what I needed.

By: AGENCY MJ

AGENCY MJ — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:02:55 +0000

For the past 6 years I have been working with photographers as their producer and project manager but also giving them key pointers for marketing and portfolio construction. I am just now honing in on the niche market of commercial photography consulting and representation.

What is a good starting rate for consulting?

Thanks!

By: curious

curious — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:29:58 +0000

Would anyone be able to offer advice on the path to becoming a photo consultant?

By: Alleh Photography

Alleh Photography — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:05:59 +0000

Never thought of a consultant before. I will have to look into the benefits of hiring a consultant in this business. Thank you.

By: Florence

Florence — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 01:59:30 +0000

@Lise Varrette,
Every time I come home with a new group of pictures, my husband says, “honey, these are really good, you should do something with our talent.” I have even seen pictures just like the ones I have taken that I have taken in stores. Even friends has commented, “wow, did you take this.” How do I pursue this?
Florence

By: kombizz

kombizz — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:05:14 +0000

http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/account/myprofile/842948

By: Van Ditthavong

Van Ditthavong — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:41:40 +0000

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

Craig Seymour — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:11:33 +0000

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

fran pelzman liscio — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:33:01 +0000

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

Buff Strickland — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:07:08 +0000

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

Lise Varrette — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:48:15 +0000

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

Martha Retallick — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:06:25 +0000

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

cb — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 17:53:21 +0000

@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

Matthew — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:00:50 +0000

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

John Saponara — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:14:48 +0000

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

Chris Schultz — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:33:01 +0000

Wow, $100 for Thomas with the personal endorsement.

Useful info guys! Thank you.

By: Leslie B-D'A

Leslie B-D'A — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:18:04 +0000

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

Thomas Broening — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:09:23 +0000

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

The Jackanory — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:07:57 +0000

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

Ellen Boughn — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:24:52 +0000

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

2 Eds — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:12:40 +0000

We have been doing consulting on the side, check us out. 2editors.com

By: J

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:32:07 +0000

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

Suzanne Sease — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:29:52 +0000

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-