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Oktoberfest Window Display

Mike — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 02:07:46 +0000

Our Oktoberfest display is up for Fall. Everyone here at the studio went above and beyond. Lisa Anne styled this shoot top notch. Amy, Shannon, Robin and Bev really put so much into it also. Thanks to all the models for your time and having fun with this shoot. Stop by if you can and take a look. Night is best.

Potthast Studios Announces Professional Photography Certification

Mike — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:57:42 +0000

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

Mike — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:12:04 +0000

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

Mike — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:40:33 +0000

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

Mike — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:58:36 +0000

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.

Mike — Wed, 27 May 2009 12:05:17 +0000

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

Mike — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:42:49 +0000

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

Mike — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:33:50 +0000

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

Mike — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:52:21 +0000

50,000+ for the spring game ?? From the size of the crowd it almost looks like a real game.

Asbestos Love

Mike — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:30:13 +0000

My cousins Nathan and Justin in South Carolina are working on remodeling my aunts house. They got a little side tracked one day.