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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.

America’s New landscape

Seola — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:19:54 +0000

Recently, we have been seeing much more land like this. Especially here in Florida. The booming growth of land development projects suddenly coming to a stand still. This image was taken on my way to work. Within the five miles it takes to get to work, I pass probably 3 – 4 pastures of light posts and signs of life, but still remain empty and inhabited. I believe this image simply states the times we are now experiencing.

New Background Being Built

Mike — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:12:51 +0000

Our main shooting room is a bit tore up this week. Have a crew in here building a new portrait set. Going to be pretty awesome. Will keep ya posted when it’s done next week.

Unlimited Air for One Month

Amy — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:04:51 +0000

Kind of a neat idea:

http://jetblue.com/deals/all-you-can-jet/

For all you Chocolate Lovers

Seola — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:04:12 +0000

Shot a wedding recently this summer, it was low key, at someone’s beautiful home on one of the many lakes here in Winter Haven. The children of the residents are in Culinary school and had prepared many delicious Gourmet tasty trays of food. This display was my favorite though, they had fresh pineapple, strawberries, and marshmallows. Sad to say though, that the only chocolate dipped delights I got to enjoy was the ones I used for this photo. I had to get back to work, capture the evenings festivities.

The Dance

Seola — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:04:58 +0000

Recently visited New York City and of course spent a day walking through the park. It was a great day, sunny and warm but not too hot. We managed to see many exciting events as we passed through. It turns out it was Japan Day in the Center of the Park, and on the Northern End we found a group of individuals doing a ritualistic dance. I will have to update this post with an image from the Japan Day, but here I have made a composite of three separate pictures from the same group. They were beating drums and burning some substance, allowing smoke to escape at certain moments. It was truly a great day when you can visit one park and experience many different cultures.

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.