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Based in Boise, Idaho, Glenn wanted a more national presence. Suzanne revamped his portfolio and created a mailing campaign that was extremely successful. Subsequently, Glenn appeared on the cover of Photo District News 50 Photographers/50 States. As his work progressed and Suzanne continued to revise his portfolio, he received higher fees. Suzanne and Glenn are in the process of revising his marketing, creating bi-monthly e-mail blasts and semi-annual mailings. In Glenn’s words, “All this effort has paid off. In a career that spans 20 years, I am having my best year ever.” Just recently, Glenn was awarded a huge pharmaceutical ad that shot in Hawaii.
Jeff had worked with several consultants before he was referred to Suzanne Sease Productions. Jeff and Suzanne’s styles and personalities clicked, resulting in two complete portfolios – one of children and one of dogs – as well as a beautiful website. He was asked to bid for Huggies, Cesar Dog Food, Hills and Blue Dart Frog. Jeff has just completed a successful national tour, photographing canines for his upcoming book, “Excuse Me, May I Shoot Your Dog?”
Cade Martin» view website
Cade needed to update his work and present it in a more cohesive manner. Suzanne and Cade determined who his audience should be, and Cade reached them the old-fashioned way – in face-to-face meetings, which resulted in a steady flow of work. Thanks to his busy schedule, he no longer has time for cold calling, but his website continues to bring in new clients. Cade and Suzanne have been working together for years on his estimates, generating higher fees for him. In addition, several of Cade’s images (handpicked by Suzanne) were selected for the Communication Arts photo annual, resulting in more inquiries and projects.
Henry Blackham» view website
In the halcyon days of the booming 80's, Henry was a very successful annual report photographer with occasional ad assignments. Around the time of the dot-com bust, Henry was bored and wanted to take a fresh look at his portfolio. Suzanne repackaged his work, and the results have been extremely positive. Henry has been signed by a rep and has landed projects for Microsoft, Colonial Williamsburg, Minnesota Lottery, Carrier, and Rubbermaid.
Vance Jacobs» view website
Vance came to Suzanne Sease Productions after successfully completing the Savannah College of Art and Design MFA graduate program. Suzanne worked with Vance to create a very marketable portfolio that focused on his photojournalistic style. The images they chose to submit for inclusion in the Communication Arts photo annual, of child beauty pageants and animal shelters, were selected two years in a row. Vance and Suzanne recently completed the largest assignment of his very promising career – a worldwide project for a very large CPA firm.
Colby Lysne» view website
When Colby Lysne wanted to take the full-time jump from assistant to professional photographer, he enlisted the help of Suzanne Sease. He brought with him two styles of work, the safe stuff he thought he should show, and the great images that were about him personally. You can tell which ones she chose. Colby really wanted to show the images that reflected him, but needed that push needed to believe in marketing that works. Suzanne was very enthusiastic about his images, and he trusted her. Now Colby is signed with Virtu, a national firm that reps amazing talent, and he is working all the time. Suzanne is glad chose to follow his heart, rather than to show the safe stuff.
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