STUDIO/BIO INFORMATION

STUDIO INFO At brt Photo, partners Brian R. Tolbert and Kirk Zutell provide regional and national clients with creative, award-winning images for advertising, corporate and editorial applications. In addition to "faces and places" brt is recognized for capably handling vast and elaborate projects. Whether constructing large room sets...creating a complex in camera multi-image photograph for a medical trade show exhibit...setting up a 1,000 lb. restaurant stove, complete with tantalizing food... or out on the road with an Avanti AVX, we have the experience and capabilities to make your project flow smoothly. Our 10,000 sq. ft. studio is complete with the latest in digital cameras and scanning equipment. A large prop room, kitchen and workshop, along with our first class support staff of construction, food, make-up and set stylists are ready to receive your special requirements. So when looking for a creative, on time, within budget solution to your photography needs, give us a call.

BIO BRIAN R. TOLBERT From that first magic moment as a young scout watching an image appear on a piece of paper submerged in a sorcerers solution, I was hooked. Here was a way to experience, express and capture all the wonders life has to offer. A high school camera club advisor pointed out that I could even make a career with photography. I was off and running! A scholarship from the PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS OF AMERICA enabled a formal education at the ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY where I received a BFA in Illustrative Photography. Brief stints in the U.S. ARMY, traveling the country as a marketing representative and five years with EASTMAN KODAK as a photographic information specialist were the precursors to the ultimate goal of operating & owning a studio. Since 1972 we've been associated with many great clients as we work to promote, market and sell their services or products. It would be magical producing photographs for YOU.

 BIO KIRK ZUTELL Bass fishing and triathlons are two of my favorite activities, but my passion and goal for each of my clients is bringing something special to photography that is more than a mere recording of an object or person. For over 25 years I have enjoyed the experience of challenging and exciting changes in professional photography. After receiving my degree from the ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURG, and later becoming a partner in brt Photo, I received a MASTER OF PHOTOGRAPHY degree from the PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS OF AMERICA, two Crystal Prism awards from the KODAK EPCOT CENTER, numerous art director/advertising honors, and served as President of our regional AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MEDIA PHOTOGRAPHERS association. So how about letting me help you catch the big ones and go the distance in your next photo project.