Testimonials

Chicago - August 2009
“HI Ana,
 
It are my comments from last week-end. I always learn something new. I love watching you work. It is always quick and to the point. Learning about babies and how to calm them was one of my aha moments. Keeping them feeling secure until you are ready to shoot was very useful. I would liked to have a little more time going over product & marketing.
Loved getting to know everoyne and we all were willing to share our knowledge.Look forward to coming out when you have some free time in the beging of 2010. Lorie”
 
Hi Ana,
here is my feedback from Chicago…..
 
talking money first, did i get my money’s worth? “are you kidding me? girl you could charge so much more, although i am thankful that you don’t : )  most of these things run in the thousands when i was looking online. I appreciate you making it affordable so us newbies can attend. I enjoyed so many things about the workshop. I loved learning from your experiences and how open you were about every question posed. I loved all the marketing strategies you taught us and all the materials you brought for us! I can’t believe the stack of cards I came home with! your printer must love you!
your posing techniques were priceless, and watching you shoot at lightning speed was amazing. honestly I probably did more sitting back watching everything than anyone else there. i was more focused on soaking up all the details and the big picture on how you put it all together than the actual shooting. I appreciate the time you devoted to me regarding lighting it really helped answer soome of my questions. i would highly recommend your workshops. you are amazing the way you put everything together and made it work seamlessly! it was so educational and you made it all so much fun too. very inspiring! THANK YOU!  
Christa 
 
“Yes, I really did enjoy the workshop.  I came away with many insights that will help me with posing and business.  It was wonderful to see you work, and to observe how you approach your life and business.  You outlook regarding both are very inspirational and almost contagious (in a good way). I also loved seeing how you interact with your clients. Thank you for being so candid and open with us about everything!” Susan
“Thank you so much again!!! You totally ROCK and man was I inspired this weekend. Your work is amazing.” Jenny
“Hi Melanie and Ana,Here are some of my favorite pics from the workshop. I learned so much and had an absolute blast. I feel like this class took my photography to the next level. I can’t wait for my next clients to try everything out on!!!” Samantha
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Hi Ana,
Thank you again for such a great day yesterday.  I had such a good time shooting and talking with you and the other students.  All the information and knowledge that I took with me is invaluable.  I look forward to speaking with you again soon about the possibility of creating a partnership in L.A.   How great if we could make that happen!!
All the best,
Cagne
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Dear Anna;
Yes, I really did enjoy the workshop.  I came away with many insights that will help me with posing and business.  It was wonderful to see you work, and to observe how you approach your life and business.  You outlook regarding both are very inspirational and almost contagious (in a good way). I also loved seeing how you interact with your clients. Thank you for being so candid and open with us about everything!
I also appreciate your offer for any of us to join you in your studio at some point.  It’s a really nice offer, and I’d like to take you up on it sometime in the near future.
Regards,
Susan
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“First and foremost I want to THANK YOU for such a fantastic workshop last weekend. I am still reeling from all of the information and I can honestly say if you said, “Hey lets all go shoot in Hawaii for a week”, I’d do my darnedest to get there. I learned so much and really enjoyed everyone’s company. It was an incredible weekend and you’ve given me so much to think about!! I needed that swift kick in the rear end to get myself motivated and moving. I really loved the whole workshop. When will you come back???” Lauren

“I hope your trip home was a pleasant one and you have been able to catch up on your rest!  I had a wonderful time Saturday and learned a great deal.  I believe the most important thing for me, was being inspired to take control of a session.  You stressed that in the discussions and showed us in real life.  I’m also gearing up to get some more babies into my studio to reinforce the techniques you taught and beef up my confidence level.  I sincerely appreciate your coming that long distance to share your talent!” Stacey

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Ana,

I just wanted to drop a line and tell you how much I learned from you, and that I often go back to my notes, think back to things I learned while I was there at your studio, and try to incorporate all of your wisdom and experience into the photography sessions that I do.  Thank you so much for being a fabulous hostess, for opening up your studio, your mind, and your heart to all of us who are looking to improve our craft.  Not only did I find the workshop a fabulous learning experience professionally, but it was also a wonderful opportunity for us to think about stepping out of our boxes and imagine the potential, thanks to your thought-provoking questions and personal challenges.  Even though I was unable to follow-through on the intended timeline for the group and personal challenges, there is not a day that goes by without my reflection on the workshop and on what I learned from you.  My photography has improved because of what I learned from you, and the soul-searching that I’ve been doing lately is due to the possibilities that your workshop opened up to me.

Thank you so much for helping me to visualize what I can do, and how I can expand the photography business and still make a living.  I may be slow getting it done, but this year is going to be a great one for me as I build Red Poppy Photography to be a successful business.  Of course I will be ordering your latest book (thanks for the discount through PROPS) — it will continue to guide me, my goal-setting and my planning for business expansion this year.

I will also be going back and working on those challenges, too…even though the timeline has passed.  I did increase my pricing, which was part of my personal challenge, but I need to continue to fine-tune that and my marketing.

I would love to attend another workshop in the future…thank you for sharing everything you do, being so open, and helping me to focus on success!

MM
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Hi Ana -I am writing to say THANK YOU!!!  I just finished my first “Model Call Postcard” session with a woman 33 weeks pregnant with twins.
I was nervous before the sesssion; not only did I want to do well, the woman was “ok with nude portraits”… a first for Liz!  YIKES!  I was so grateful to have my Ana Brandt Posing Cards to help me design this sesssion!!!    What a lifesaver they were!!
So, Ana…
Thank you for inspiring me.
Thank you for making me feel worthy of this pursuit, which brings me great joy.
Thank you for sharing your Model Call Postcards with all of us; the proposition sells itself.
Thank you for the workshop models, from whom we could share our images for our own pursuits.
Thank you for all the goodies you gave to us at the workshop; they’re invaluable.
Thank you for the positive, really fun session I had today.  I made a lovely new friend and future client.
Thank you for being YOU; I am blessed.


xo Liz

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Ana is this tiny ball of energy, so generous and personable and above all really knows her stuff. She would curl up a newborn in 2 seconds and when the baby wouldn’t settle she would transform the little ball into a different shape . . . you could tell she was an absolute pro at this and had no difficulty handling newborns. If you haven’t shadowed her, you need to get to her studio now! Buy plane tickets, whatever but it is definitely worth it to meet her in person” Marlo Y

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Thank you so much for an incredible class and experience last week! You are a very gifted creative and have a huge heart! Thank you for sharing so much from the depth of your soul! We all felt it and soaked it up! ~Lia Sergerblom

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