Testimonials & Case Studies

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"I highly recommend working with Ann at Artprojx. Whether you have short-term or long-term goals, she has a way of enabling those goals to become a reality. What has impressed me the most is her willingness to seek out new options, and I can honestly say, I am a more confident artist today because of Ann Middlebrook." Cheri F., Illustrator

"The impact Angela made was profound! After a thorough examination of my business she shared with me a concise strategy towards the goals I wanted to achieve. This focus and momentum really increased both my confidence and effectiveness. She's trustworthy, willing to listen, and has the most amazing integrity." Dani B., Photographer

"I've more than tripled my income and I have had to turn down work. Anytime you want to use me as a reference, please do." Lisa F., Illustrator

"Working with Angela has been one of the best investments I have made in my career. With her unique wisdom and guidance I was able to define my vision and implement a maintainable marketing plan that gets results." Heather W., Photographer

"Artprojx has developed a vested interest in my success. Ann is cordial, friendly and extremely firm when necessary. This has developed into a relationship that transcends mere consulting into a true collaborative process. In the six months we have worked together, I have made more progress than I had made in the previous 3 or 4 years. Needless to say, I would give Artprojx my highest recommendation." Jack H., Illustrator

"Angela is the kind of person that if you need to have a circus in the desert by the weekend, she will have it there and have the seats filled too!" Robb H. Producer, Seraphim Films

"For the longest time my illustration career chugged along, lurching from one job to the next. It kept me more or less busy, but in the pit of my stomach was the nagging knowledge that the profession was changing and that I didn't have a business plan in place to address it. I knew that I needed to market my work more seriously. I knew that I needed to turn my drawing board and palette into an efficient business. But it wasn't until I worked with Ann that I really began addressing these concerns. What a difference! In the span of our 3-month collaboration we built a plan and began establishing a marketing presence that I had only fretted about putting in to place for years! And it was a pleasure! Ann's step-by-step, no-nonsense approach helped me build a structure around my illustration work that I can use to update and broaden my client base. And I have a strategy going forward. Now my work is not just an art form; it is also an art business. What a concept! Working with Ann is a delight, to boot. She listens and guides with intelligence, knowledge and clarity. And she's funny. We laughed our way through website set-up, self-promotional messaging, excel sheets and 3 new jobs I accrued along the way. Can't beat that!!" Cindy S., Illustrator

"You (Angela) were the most profound embodiment of integrity that I encountered during my life in L.A." Guy G.M., Director

"I hired Ann for a two hour telephone consult. In that brief time she lit a creative fire under me, and I began to look at business promotion in a whole new light. There is an alchemy in her question and answer process that led to visual ideas even as we talked. In the months since I have done a successful email promotion and completely redesigned my decade-old website for this century. Now I feel ready for the next step of getting my work out into the world. I would highly recommend her." Iskra J., Illustrator

"Thanks Angela for kicking my ass, I'm finally achieving the success I've desired for years!" Natalie Y. Photographer
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CASE STUDIES:

N.Y., was seeking editorial help with her commercial portfolio and marketing. Through our sessions she was able to define her ideal business and realize that she was more fulfilled in pursuing a fine-art career and putting energy into building that rather than rebuilding her commercial interests. We edited the fine art projects, I encouraged her to enter competitions and a prestigious portfolio review where she received excellent feedback, sold prints, got gallery representation and was featured artist at a prestigious photography museum. She is now happily pursuing the career of her dreams, creating imagery that has real meaning and depth in support of her vision.

D.B., an emerging photographer wanted to break into fashion photography with an emphasis on kids, but she had no contacts or experience in fashion. She discovered her passion; brainstormed test shoots, strategized new client direct opportunities, and within 18 months has a new portfolio, agent and advertising campaigns of her dreams. She is ending this past month with 16 shoot days and 16 retouching days.

L.B., an established stock photographer wanted to refresh and renew his portfolio in order to reinvent his editorial and commercial career. He had worked with a consultant in the past but the portfolio created was not a reflection of who he was as an artist. He now has a brand new portfolio, a marketing campaign and is pursuing projects that reflect his unique point of view.

M.C. a successful assignment photographer was looking to edit his portfolio to reflect his very unique vision and style of shooting.His portfolio now tell stories of how he shoots and why he shoots and reflects his unique style and process.

H.W., is an emerging commercial editorial photographer with fantastic lighting skills, I helped build her portfolio and gave her a system she can manage to reach out to a defined and refined selection of clients. She is now getting meetings at all the top magazines in NYC.