Merry Christmas!!

The following photographs were taken by Brittany Powers with Bella Vista Photography.

That's exactly what it looked like around here...

The following photograph is taken by Jay Ablah with FJA Photography.

The studio has been busy with Santa and toys and children and families and memories in the making!

The following photographs were taken by Jennifer Mason with J Mason Photography.

Santa Claus, thanks to Jenn West of PhotoJENNic Photography and Sara Eldridge of SR Photography, welcomed and posed with children and families as we kicked off the season with a bang.

The following photographs were taken by Jennifer West with PhotoJENNic Photography.

The following photographs were taken by Sara Eldridge with SR Photography.

The anticipation of the children framed in their Christmas outfits enhanced the mood and magic of the holiday.

The following photographs were taken by James Sanny and Abi Johnson with James Sanny Photography.

Shooting and Celebrating Wichita Kansas

• Working on a Flat Stanley Post Card project for my cousin's seven year old son who liv

  es in NJ, made me look for a landmark to

  represent Wichita.
  
  

  I was

  to take a picture of me and Flat Stanley, (

  a

  cut out representation) in front of a Wichita landmark and mail it to

  Aidan's school. This will show his classmates one of the plac

  es that Flat Stanley has traveled. Other friends and family members of Aidan and the other children in his class would follow suit and at the end of the year all the memories would be on display in the classroom to view his travels in awe.

  
  

  This exercise started me thinking about what places in Wichita make me think of my home town. For this exercise I chose the Wichita Union Station. Thank you photographer and videographer Douglas Hahn for the photo.

  
  
  

  

  (Above photo taken by Douglas Hahn)

  
  

  
  

  Exploration Place is designed by an internationally acclaimed

  architect Moshe Safdie of Boston. A piece of modern arc

  hitecture right here in W

  ichita.
  
  

  

  (The above two images were taken from the internet, sorry for not knowing the photographers in order to give them the credit they deserve)

  
  

  Sedgwick County Zoo

  is a na

  tiona

  lly renowned Zoo has the 17th largest collection in the United States attracting more than 500,000 visitors annually.
  
  
  

  (Above photo was taken by Rick Reitmeyer)
  
  

  

  (Above photo was taken by Bodie Engel)

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Cow Town Museum.

  There are historic buildings complete with period furnishings, art objects, clothing, industrial machinery, craft tools, and farm equipment.
  
  

  
  

  (Above photo taken by Joseph Bartell)

  
  

  
  (Above photo taken by Tee Tung)

  
  

  

  (Above photo taken by Lena Hamilton)

  
  

  Keeper of the Plains. Native Wichita artist Bl

  ackbe

  ar Bosin's famous 44-foot sculpture "Keeper of the Plains" stands at the confluence of the B

  ig and Little Arkansas Rivers on land where the Wichita tribe camped a

  hundred years ag

  o.
  
  

  

  (Above photo taken by Douglas Hahn)

  
  Botanica Wichita Gardens is city-owned as part of the Wichita Park System.

  

  (Above photo taken by Smith & Hopper Photography)

  
  

  (Above photo taken by Jeremy Gillian Photography)

  
  

  Old Town District. The red-brick warehouse district of ear

  ly Wichita has been transformed into o

  ne of the city's most popular concentration of shopping, entertainment and dining possibilities.
  
  

  

  (Above photo taken by James Sanny Photography)

  
  

  

  (Above photo taken by J Mason Photography)

  
  

  What places define Wichita to you? What ar

  ea is your favorite back drop? D

  o you like to use the places mentioned above or are there other places that enhanced by memory and architecture conveys just the right atmosphere for your subjects?
  
  
  I never had senior pics done but if I could go back, these are a couple places I would like them done at...

  
  

  
  

  The Allen-Lambe House by Architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The access is not as eas

  y as the places mentioned above. WSU owns this property and guided tours are available by appointment only. The back yard garden is where I imagine photos to be taken at.

  
  

  (Above photo was taken from the internet)

  

  (Above photo taken by Peter Beers)

  
  

  
  

  Bank of America downtown branch. I am not sure what makes me like the atrium space so much. I wonder if it Is because I have a fondness for mezzanine levels that I am not fully aware of. I do like seeing escalators in buildings other than the mall or airport. I enjoy the art, how it is displayed, and the light as it comes in through the glass. I enjoy all of it.

  
  

  

  (Photo above taken by Margaret Roew)

  
  

  
  

  I will stop here for now. Look for the continuation of places to shoot in wichita. I invite you to share your ideas and suggestions. Help us see Wichita from your eyes.

  
  

Thank you!

A special thanks to James Sanny with James Sanny Photography (http://jamessannyphotography.blogspot.com/) for our header :)

Zombies! Ghostbusters! Flashbulbs!

Thank you to everyone who came out to the spooktacular final friday in October!!!

James Sanny, you looked great in your ghostbuster outfit! I cannot wait to see the pictures of you battling me, postal employee zombie. Because of you the world is a safer place.

Kat (Kathleen Michael Photography), you portrayed an awesome pirate. The parrot on your shoulder enhanced the authenticity of your costume. Aarg, matey, you did good!

Above: Taken by Jack Powers

Below: Taken by James Sanny

Douglas Hahn, we loved the seventies wear. The women's bellbottoms and platform shoes were quite a compliment to your great looking guitars. We especially loved your peanut butter loving son, Miles.

Joseph Olas, we enjoyed Hugh Hefner.

Thank you to all the photographers that came in costume and to the ones that took photographs. Hope everyone had a great Halloween weekend. Bodie you were missed this Final Friday.

Because November's Final Friday lands on Black friday we will not be open . We figure everyone will be up early that day taking advantage of Black Friday sales. Enjoy your treasure hunting.

We hope this holiday season is filled with joy and happiness to you all, see you all at the studio!

Let that Camera Earn it's Keep!

Scoopshot, the name says it all.

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For Freelance Photographers : Scoopshot Pro is an exciting new ecosystem that helps you to get assignments. Your client can be the newspaper next door or a journalist from the other side of the world. What is common to them is their desire to get newsworthy photos – your job is to deliver!

For Journalists : The news is out there and there’s always someone on the scene to witness. Tap into the huge pool of fresh news photos taken by mobile Scoopshooters around the world.

Purchase photos from Scoopshot Store and instantly publish them. Or, create photography tasks and assign Scoopshooters to the scene. Our news photos are no older than 48 hours and we have taken care of all the copyright stuff for you.

October's Final Friday!

Trick or Treat!! We hope to see many familiar and new faces!

Browse Movies Upload Photoshop Tutorial: How to Make Your Photos Look Hipster

Your talent + imagination = wowsa.

Photoshop Tutorial: How to Create a Dazzling Dance Photo Manipulation

There are so many ways to do so many things.

Photoshop Tutorial: Create an Electrifying Music Poster with Photoshop CS5 Extended

Sit back put your feet up and enjoy another tutorial from Photoshop.

Beginner Photoshop Tutorial: 5 Easy Photo Effects

Although these are great for beginners some of the old timers might see a new way to use something old.

Photoshop Tutorial: 3 Retro Photo Effects

You're home from your photo shoot and now you want to add some finishing touches. Check out some tips from Adobe Photoshop regarding Retro Photo Effects.

Introducing Camille Turnetine

When we started our blog for Studios United, we wanted to catch everyone up on our current events, and hopefully keep you updated on photography news that can help your businesses.

Now we would like to celebrate our photographers by showcasing them. So come in, sit down, and let's make some new friends or get to know our old ones better.

Introducing Camille Turnetine. Her company name is "My Smile Photography." She has been a member of Studios United for about ten months. Camille started experimenting in photography as a hobby about 2 years ago. In January, Camille is happy to say, her hobby evolved into a business.

When asked about her style, Camille says, "I would describe my style as laid back. I like my photos to feel natural, not posed."

Currently shooting with a Canon Rebel XTI, Camille is excited about her plans on upgrading soon.

Working with people and sharing special moments are caveats that attract Camille to photography. Her first paying shoot was her best friends college senior pictures. From setting up the lighting to coming home after a shoot to the post processing in Photoshop, she loves it all.

She smiles as she thinks of her time with her mom looking at pictures from her childhood, and appreciating her family history as she sees her mom's childhood pictures.

Her company "My Smile Photography" is a full service company, providing newborn, children, babies, families, engagement, senior and boudoir photographs. Camille enjoys shooting outdoors. She likes the freedom and the use of natural light.

As with all new businesses, getting the word out is a challenge. One method Camille uses are coupons. Camille acknowledges that starting a business and developing clientele is hard work, but something she is committed to support her love of photography.

Camille shares, "Right now my favorite place in Wichita to shoot is at the Keeper of the Plains. I'm always on the lookout for new locations."

On a clear day you will see Camille scouting for locations. When you do stop her and say hello.