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Potthast Studios Announces Professional Photography Certification
Posted by: Mike in Just Blogging on March 9th, 2010
Our studio is now recognized by the Professional Photographers of America as being professionally certified. I recently received Certified Professional Photographer status from the Professional Photographers of America. Like certification for other professionals, this means that our studios creative work and technical knowledge are considered to be above industry standards. As a Certified photographer, I also participate in continuing education programs. This means that I’m constantly learning new techniques and renewing my creativity, which directly benefits my clients in the end product.
Winter Haven Chamber Features our Christmas Windows
The Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce had a really nice post about our window display today. Here is the link:
http://blog.winterhavenfl.com/2009/11/24/potthast-studios-create-a-most-unique-christmas-display/
Our Christmas Window Display
Posted by: Mike in Recent Shoots on November 23rd, 2009
We unveiled our Christmas window display today. We have worked really hard on our display this year, starting almost two months ago. The idea was to build a life-sized nativity display from portraits we took here at the studio including priest from our church, animals, teachers and friends. Thanks so much to Lisa Ann Kliene, in pulling this all together.. It was her vision and sooo much time and work that helped make it happen.. Shannon, Amy and Robin worked mamy, many hours in making this happen as well. Be sure to stop by to see the display. It is best at around 6pm when the lights are on and sparkling. Merry Christmas everyone.
Shoot with the Governor
Posted by: Mike in Recent Shoots on November 23rd, 2009
Had an opportunity to shoot with Florida Governor Charlie Crist yesterday. It was a good shoot and he really took his time to make sure the shots worked out. He even took time out to shoot one with me.
Jet Dragster Shoot for Embry Riddle A.U.
Posted by: Mike in Recent Shoots on May 27th, 2009
Had an interesting assignment for with Elaine Larsen and Embry Riddle A.U. Elaine drives a “Jet Dragster” meaning they basically strap a jet engine to the back of a car. She commonly hits 330 mphs when she races. Pretty crazy. Elaine is awesome and photographs beautifully. The shoot had to be handled very technically with several different lights sources and gels. Here are some snaps Seola took during he shoot but will post some shots of the finals when they are approved. They turned out pretty cool.
Shuttle Atlantis
Posted by: Mike in Just Blogging on May 15th, 2009
Found this pic online of Shuttle Atlantis with the sun in the background. An amateur astronomer claimed to take the picture from earth through a telescope. But then I started thinking this would be a pretty easy photoshop trick too.. What do you think? Real or Photoshop?
Criterium Bike Race
Posted by: Mike in Just Blogging on April 20th, 2009
Winter Haven hosted its first Criterium Bike Race Sunday. The course was weaved in and around downtown streets. I don’t know much about bike racing but this was really cool how fast these guys were moving. I hope we can make it an annual event.
Florida Gators : Spring Game
Posted by: Mike in Just Blogging on April 19th, 2009
50,000+ for the spring game ?? From the size of the crowd it almost looks like a real game.
Asbestos Love
Posted by: Mike in Family, Just Blogging on March 2nd, 2009
My cousins Nathan and Justin in South Carolina are working on remodeling my aunts house. They got a little side tracked one day.
iPhoto Feature
Posted by: Mike in Just Blogging on February 23rd, 2009
I upgraded to iLife 09 for the family photos and such over the weekend. One really neat feature uses the iPhones GPS to geocache the location where the photo was taken, you can then take a quick look at the map to see where you have been.
