I restore and repair old photos, I can remove/add items. I can create a photo...never taken.
Restoration by making copies and then repair of photos and copy and repair old documents. I created a photo of a proposal on a beach but there was NO picture taken at the time. His fiance' was very upset that there was no photos to remember that moment in time. The groom was in on the plot. At their wedding I presented them with a photo of them on the beach. Her comment was, "who took that picture", and "I don't remember that outfit". Of course, tears of joy followed.
Keywords: restorations, damaged, photos, documents, repair, old, water damage, fire damage, prints, art work,
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
31 years
What is your primary product or service?
Restorations,
Designing of posters or signs etc.,
Prints for your office or home.
Class reunion pictures - I make sure EVERYONE can be seen in the photo, even if the short people like to think they are tall and hide in the back of the crowd. I shoot MANY pictures and will search through the many shots and move these people who have a short attention span and are looking everywhere but at the camera into the final print. Granted, some can be very elusive!
CREATE: I have also been known to CREATE a non EXISTING photo. When my son became engaged, there were no photos of that momentous occasion. His beautiful fiance was very upset that there were no memories captured. Thus, I created that photo for their wedding by composites of various photos of them and background shots of the locations of this event. Viola that picture now hangs over their fireplace.
ADD: I can add people or "rub out an X" from your favorite photo.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I have done photography since I was a child. After entering
prints in the county fair I won 3 out of 6 categories. I was doing silk flower arrangements for weddings, proms and an interior designer. One girl asked if I would also photograph her wedding.....and the rest is history.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I am a perfectionist when it comes to my restorations and posters. I love the challenge. My prices are most reasonable. I have been highly recommended by professional nationwide lab. I love what I do.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One location.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, Check and Discover card.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Donna Steward
What are your hours of operation?
By appointment, day, evening or weekends.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
While photographing a wedding, the bride came to me for everything. People thought I was a family member. To work that well with my clients is a compliment to me.