FROM: Dale Brown
DATE: June 6, 1998
SUBJECT: PORTRAIT PHOTOS
I am a very amateur photographer and have just recently purchased a Canon EOS 500 QD with a 70-210z Vivitar lens. I really want to take portrait photos of my family,
especially on special occasions. I noticed the quality of photos that are shown on your web page and would really appreciate it if you could give me some tips on how to take
better photos. Such as whether I need to change my lens or decrease my ISO film speed, or maybe even some advice on background choices. Thank you very much.
ANSWER:
What you have asked would require a book to answer, and there are plenty of books out there that will help you improve the quality of your portraits.
Do you want to photograph people? or events? Action photos? or more illustrative portraiture? Landscape? My hunch is that you want to photograph it all, but you need to begin with one idea at a time and
study, work and perfect it. The camera and lens you have purchased is perfect for experimental photography. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!! So many people ask me how to run their cameras and they havn't even
cracked open the instruction book of their own camera. This is the best way to explore the possibilities and capabilities of your equipment. Also read the instruction booklet that came with your lens.
EXPERIMENT AND TAKE NOTES!!! This one key habit will make you
a better photographer than many professionals. After you have experimented, studied, read your instructions and taken notes, determine what you want to accomplish. Then write back with a specific question
that we can explore in a future discussion. Be sure to report and let me know how its going.
FROM: Rob Gonzalez
DATE: January 2, 1998
SUBJECT: GLAMOUR PORTRAITS
I read up on your services through the Web. My wife's birthday coming soon and I would like to surprise her with a Gift. She has always wanted
to take Glamour Shots of herself. I would like to know where is your Studio Located? As well what the cost would be for such a service?
It is important that she be pampered prior to the shooting. So please confirm what is covered with your services?
Would I have the option of purchasing a Gift Certificate so that she may it use at her own discretion?
ANSWER:
Rob, Check out Darlene Salta's Question and Answer below: Gift Certificates are available and make a wonderful gift!. Thanks!!
FROM: Traci Polish
DATE: January 9, 1998
SUBJECT: PORTRAITS
Dear Bracken House
My father e-mailed me your web site and I found it absolutely fascinating!
You do creative work and seem to be very knowledgable in the field of photography. I have two boys; one is 16 months, and one is 4 months. I would be
interested in capturing some of their special moments using your photography! Our family is BIG on pictures!
Please send me any information that you can so that I can get in touch with you. Thank You.
ANSWER:
Dear Traci,
Thank You for your wonderful words!! We love hearing good things about our work. We would love to work with your family and create some memories for you.
Our Studio is located in St. George, Utah which is about a 2 hour drive from Las Vegas. We are also very close to Zion National Park, Bryce National Park, Cedar Break National
Monument, Brian Head Ski Resort, etc., and the list goes on. Perhaps you may want to make vacation plans to include a visit to Las Vegas and the National Parks in Southern Utah.
We could plan to make a day of your portraits, taking some in and around the pictursque places near here. We love what we do and we hope it shows!!
For more information or to set a session day, please call us on our toll-free number. 1-800-295-5217. Thanks Again!!
FROM: Adriana Bisorca
DATE: January 2, 1998
SUBJECT:
Hi, I really like the nice portraits you guys have. I am doing a report on portrait photography as a career and I need some information.
If you guys have any will you please e-mail it to me by January 6th 1998? That would mean alot to me. Thank You.
ANSWER:
We are pleased you like our portraits. We love to create them!! As a career, photography can be fun, rewarding, and challenging!! To be a portrait photographer,
you must first love people, and be able to help others feel good about themselves and how they look. If they are happy with themselves, they will have a much more natural
expression and they will like their photos! You must also study Art. If you are not an artist, you cannot see what is needed to create an artistic portrait. Another thing
needed in order to be a good portrait photographer is a background in business. Good business sense is imperative to keep yourself working and keeping your work paying.
FROM: Susan Levi
DATE: December 16, 1997
SUBJECT: WEB PAGE
Hi, I'm a photographer in Maryland. We are in the process of choosiong a webmaster and designing a website. I'm having trouble finding a qualitied person with what I feel are
reasonable rates. I like your site. If you don't mind sharing informatin with me - I'd really appreciate knowing the ballpark cost for your site (that is, if you hired a webmaster).
Also, would hou recommend that master? Is the site actually having the effect you want? I hope so!
ANSWER:
Although we created our own site, we can recomment Jamye at power-tech.net (email is: jayme@power-tech.net) as an excellent web designer. He is going to put all our products in a shopping cart-type catalog, and he is
(in our opinion) very reasonable. After spending hundreds of hours designing and maintaining our site, thus learning of the time involved first-hand, I think most web masters do earn their money!!!
FROM: Darlene Salta
DATE: December 27, 1997
SUBJECT: LOCATION?
Dear Sirs" Could you please tell me where your photographers are located? I live in Manittowoc Wi. Do you have any near here?
I would appreciate any information you could give me.
ANSWER:
Darlene, We are very pleased to be considered as your photographer. Our studio is located in St. George, Utah. Our ABOUT US page tells
more of the details. We are in the process of creating a package where you can enjoy a week-end in Las Vegas, take the shuttle to our studio, be
pampered and prepared, and then photographed for a day. Day trips to the surrounding National Parks complete with portrait sessions can be added for a wonderful and exhilarating
portrait experience!! Bookmark our page at www.brackenhouse.com for the breaking news!!
FROM: Glenn Robins
DATE: December 29, 1997
SUBJECT: CANVAS PORTRAITS
Do you do canvas portraits as large as 36" X 72"?
ANSWER:
The largest canvas width available to us is 60".
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