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p.1 #1 · Our Studio

Angie and I have had the studio for a little over 10 months. We are going to be launching a new site soon and I finally had to take some pictures. Thought I would share a few. The location was a huge factor for us. We share the overall building with a flower shop and it is next to Hudson Gardens which is owned by the Denver Botanic Gardens. It is 2 minutes from the local community college that we teach classes at and about a mile from one of the nicest outdoor shopping malls in colorado. Upstairs is our studio and downstairs is the consultation room.

Andy Wood
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Jan 28, 2008 at 08:42 PM

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p.1 #2 · Our Studio

That is gorgeous!!!! One day my goal is to have something like that of my own.

Jan 28, 2008 at 09:00 PM

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p.1 #3 · Our Studio

Me too

It's great. Good luck with it.

Jan 28, 2008 at 09:04 PM

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p.1 #4 · Our Studio

The location sounds ideal! I wish you the best!
However, something I've been wondering about for some time.

(1) When you have two floors like you mentioned, do you have an elevator? What do you do about handicapped persons, and the handicap laws?

(2) I keep hearing and seeing the phrase "boutique studio" or "boutique photographer/photography" -- what exactly does that mean? What makes it qualify for the adjective "boutique"?
(Not questioning the authenticity of the phrase. Just an ol' codger wondering about these new phrases and trying to keep up with the times.)

Jan 28, 2008 at 09:53 PM

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p.1 #5 · Our Studio

Mkweaver,

The boutique is ADA (American Disabilities Act) compliant. We can conduct any of our business from the first floor. The sidewalk in the front is the same level as the parking lot eliminating the necessity for a ramp.

As far as the boutique title goes it comes down to describing what we do vs. walmart sears ect. Not a chain.

The dictionary has boutique as :any small, exclusive business offering a customized service.

Thanks for checking it out guys. I thought I would share it since I see a ton of threads on studios from photographers asking questions. This is our second place and it has made a big difference in our business. We are starting to see bookings that we could only wish for a few years ago.

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Jan 28, 2008 at 11:19 PM

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p.1 #6 · Our Studio

That is very nice. I need to put some pictures up of ours as soon as I think to take some. Yvette

Jan 29, 2008 at 12:08 AM

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p.1 #7 · Our Studio

The place looks very nice - I would be happy to purchase there if I were a bride and groom.

Jan 29, 2008 at 12:19 AM

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p.1 #8 · Our Studio

I agree, very classy!

Jan 29, 2008 at 02:52 AM

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p.1 #9 · Our Studio

Congrats.

What's the surveillance camera for? Possibly the back door?

That's my 20 years of Security experience coming out in me! Had to ask.

Nice place, good luck.

Jan 29, 2008 at 07:46 AM

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p.1 #10 · Our Studio

Very immpressive. Color scream, print etc., all very classy. Are those awards next to their perspective pictures in image 4?

Jan 29, 2008 at 07:56 AM

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p.1 #11 · Our Studio

Thanks for sharing. Always good to see others doing well.

Jan 29, 2008 at 08:35 AM

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p.1 #12 · Our Studio

So are you saying you are leaving this location for a new one ?

Jan 29, 2008 at 03:30 PM

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p.1 #13 · Our Studio

Hassy- This is our second place. Meaning that we had a place before this one.
J Morris- The cameras are throughout the building so if anything ever happens at night we have it on tape.
Sam Hassas- Those are Awards of Excellence from WPPI meaning the print got an 80 or above score

Jan 29, 2008 at 05:34 PM

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p.1 #14 · Our Studio

Your front signage needs to replaced. Having a vinyl banner does not properly represent what you are showing inside. Street curb appeal is extremely important and sets the stage for your clients when they drive up.

First impressions are EVERYTHING !! You usually don't get a second chance to change someones initial feelings about you or your business created by how you choose to represent your business.

You seem to have a good color scheme within your studio, extend that out to your exterior. The exterior is too cold and uninviting....make it more WELCOMING.....

Possibly some large brass lettering with your studio name

?

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Jan 29, 2008 at 05:59 PM

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p.1 #15 · Our Studio

Congrats guys.

Let me bounce this off you though................You are paying for a storefront, but you aren't maximizing its potential. Are you selling drapes or photographs? Get some huge canvas prints in those front windows!

Tad

Jan 29, 2008 at 06:04 PM

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p.1 #16 · Our Studio

The inside looks wonderful!! But I do agree with Hassy that the front signage doesn't represent you well. You need something sleek, streamlined and classy to match the interior!

Jan 29, 2008 at 06:10 PM

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p.1 #17 · Our Studio

Good stuff guys

Angie has plans to add some nice planters to the front of the building when the weather gets nicer. We didn't add prints to the front window because we thought they would fade and look horrible. Anyone know of a print that will last more than a few months in direct sunlight? At some point we will get another sign as its to small even though it is 3 foot by 7. It is actually metal maybe cant tell from pictures. We will get another sign at some point the signs. The signs I liked were around 2-3k

Jan 29, 2008 at 07:41 PM

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p.1 #18 · Our Studio

Hey Andy,

You can go to any frame shop and get a UV covering for your prints. It looks just like glass, but cuts the glare and harmful rays.

Tad

Jan 29, 2008 at 08:17 PM

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p.1 #19 · Our Studio

Yes having huge prints in the windows is the only way to go......even some long verticals, about three per window would be super......artsy images that would fit in that size...........gallery wraps........or maybe some loooong horizontals, window length.....awesome......make it so interesting that people just have to walk in and see what the hell is going on inside...............

Jan 29, 2008 at 09:19 PM

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p.1 #20 · Our Studio

You can have your prints done by a printer who uses a solvent based ink instead of pigments or dye. These will last years, especially if a UV laminate is applied over them.

Don't discount the importance of eye catching work in the windows, it will draw attention.

The company I work for does these for a restaurant chain and they have been there for over two years and look like the day we installed them (48 x 72 prints) in all of their side windows.

Mike

Jan 31, 2008 at 08:12 PM

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p.1 #21 · Our Studio

I'm really detail oriented so take it for what it is...it looks like the pictures are not hung level relative to each other and you are mixing and matching different mat sizes right next to each other. That would drive me frickin' crazy if I were meeting with you (though that being said, the pictures themselves look great from what I can tell) =)

Anyways, good luck with place... glad it's working out for you!

ken

Jan 31, 2008 at 09:37 PM

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p.1 #22 · Our Studio

Cannot seem to load the pictures or visit your blog from my end.
Connection timing out . OS X safari and firefox...

Marco

Jan 31, 2008 at 09:40 PM


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