The Royal Studio

Valentine's Day Special!

2010-01-20T12:51:00.000-08:00

Ahhh, love is in the air, isn't it a many splendid thing?? To celebrate love The Royal Studio will be offering limited time only Valentine's Day photoshoots! These can be romantic couple shoots or, ladies, it can be a sexy but flattering boudoir session for your special someone! And why not go one step further and put your images in a calendar made especially for your loved one??

The session will be 1 hour in studio for only $100! You will get a CD of all your best images as high resolution files including a print release! Calendars starting at $40!

Don't delay, these spots are limited! Contact info@theroyalstudioandgallery.com to reserve today! :)

New Session: The Day After!

2010-01-15T09:08:00.001-08:00

We've added a new session for those who are getting married! On your wedding day we know exactly how fast paced and quick the day can be, we also understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day to get all those beautifully romantic shots you are looking for to commemorate your special day. This is why we've added The Day After photosession to our list we offer clients! This sessions allows us plenty of time to really capture the love between the couple without the added distractions which means there will be a calming romantic flair to your images!

Just because we called it The Day After doesn't mean it has to be then! This session can be at any point up to a month after your wedding day! If we shoot your wedding you can add this session for only $100 extra! If you have our best package this shoot can be chosen as the free session that is included already! As usual, you will get a DVD of all your best images fully edited and at high resolution with print release.

Do you need another reason to get all dolled up and wear your wedding dress again?? I didn't think so! Remember, contact us at info@theroyalstudioandgallery.com for questions and scheduling!

Announcement

2010-01-03T08:53:00.001-08:00

Some exciting changes are happening to The Royal Studio and we are so happy to finally announce them! The first big announcement is that we're moving! To better serve our photography clients we have discontinued the gallery. Don't worry about trying to find us though because we just moved one story up above where the gallery was located! Our phone number, website, and all information is the same except for our address which is now; POBox 702, Bristol, TN 37621.

Stay tuned for some more exciting news as we lay out fabulous plans to make your photography experience an amazing one! Thank you to all our clients for helping The Royal Studio grow!

Wise Words

2009-12-14T17:47:00.000-08:00

Often times in the photography service business people question the price and why it is considered, in their opinion, so high. I enjoy explaining this to those who ask but I discovered an interview with a Set Designer for world famous photographers - Raffy Tesoro - who managed to explain it in a way I could not. So if you have any questions on why photographers charge what they do, or painters, musicians, those who draw, and other artists here's a great explanation;

The experiences, the lessons, aesthetics, rules, etc… all go in and out in a flash but leave a mark on the idea. A good example of this is a story I heard about this big company that wanted to update their logo… so they hired a very talented big name graphics designer to do it. During the preliminary meeting, she was doodling on a napkin while they were talking about what they wanted the new logo to signify. So at the end of the meeting she showed them her napkin doodle and voila… there was their logo. They loved it. But they didn’t want to pay her so much since they thought… she just scribbled on a napkin! To which she said that this design didn’t come out of thin air. Sure it was made out of nothing really… but behind it, her experiences, her travels, her studies, etc. That cost her a lot of time, money and personal investment. That’s what they were paying for. Her Vision. And this is something that most people don’t realize about artists. We may create something out of nothing… but that nothing had to come out of something.

Operation Heart

2009-11-07T10:55:00.000-08:00

Starting today The Royal Studio & Gallery will be offering special photo shoots to those in the military and their families. This is designed to celebrate the love for one another before deployment and the joy of having them come home.

To schedule email us at info@theroyalstudioandgallery.com. You may choose to have your photo session before deployment, or after.

For before we will shoot on location or in studio, your preference, with the loved one serving in the military. Be sure to schedule this far enough out so you may receive your dvd of images before being deployed.

For a special coming home event we will travel to the airport where you will meet your loved one in the military. We will candidly capture the moments as you rejoice for you to remember for a lifetime.

Timing of each session varies and can be discussed during a consultation. You will receive a limited copyright release dvd of the best edited images. For an additional charge with military discount you may order prints, albums, gallery wraps, greeting cards, and so much more. Contact us today as we only have two spots each month available!

As we celebrate this Veteran's Day remember to thank those who have fought for us, and have made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you Troops!

Here Comes Santa

2009-11-04T10:06:00.001-08:00

Don't forget our holiday special! Any photoshoot scheduled between now and Christmas will receive 50 greeting cards of your choice FREE! Contact us today as space is filling up!

Now It's Even Easier to Find Us

2009-10-30T12:54:00.000-07:00

On Facebook!

Tell your friends to type facebook.com/TheRoyalStudio Voila!

Sassy Glass!

2009-10-22T14:04:00.000-07:00

Handfused glass for sale at The Royal Studio & Gallery!

This gorgeous glass comes in all colors and designs! From wall pieces to picture frames, votive holders to bowls, plates to nightlights, it's all here! Also accepting custom orders!

Check it out! The perfect gift for the holidays!

Christmas Greeting Cards!

2009-10-22T13:57:00.000-07:00

Exclusively at The Royal Studio & Gallery are Bristol Themed greeting cards!

These cards are completely customizable! Add your own image and personal message!

We have 4x8" slim-line designs as well as 5x7" folded cards! All cards include envelopes!

We also have traditional designs for you to choose from!

Also, if you purchase a photography session you will get 50 greeting cards, FREE! Schedule today, spots are filling up quick! Contact us today at info@theroyalstudioandgallery.com to reserve your fun holiday shoot!

*Designs and images are copyright of The Royal Studio & Gallery, 2009.

Sister Site

2009-10-15T14:26:00.000-07:00

After learning a little bit about what Google likes and doesn't like I've decided to get a sister site to make it easier to find me! It is under construction but it's up and already I'm on the first page of Google, sometimes two times!

Check it out when you get a chance! The Royal Studio & Gallery

Wedding - Carrie & Alex

2009-10-03T20:10:00.000-07:00

Thank you for letting us capture your day! What a beautiful day it turned out to be! I hope you have an amazing time in the Bahamas. :)

Carrie's Bridal Session!

2009-09-28T18:00:00.000-07:00

This was a fun shoot! We watched the radar all day hoping the rain would stay at bay and boy did we get lucky! We also got some great shots in her amazingly beautiful dress! Thanks Carrie, Mom, and Sis for a great day!

Liz Kohler Ceramics!

2009-09-14T11:59:00.000-07:00

Liz Kohler is a an artist who specializes in Ceramic! Much of her artwork is best displayed on the wall. She also makes vases good for the tabletop or wall! Come check out her artwork on display at The Royal Studio and bring some home for your walls!

Dirty Hands Soap!

2009-09-14T11:52:00.000-07:00

In an effort to spotlight regional artists we are searching for vendors to display and sell their artwork in the studio! One vendor is Dirty Hands Soap! It is handmade soap made of the finest ingredients! Come check them out, they smell so good they are making the studio fragrant. Love it

Cucumber Mint With Vitamin E!

Coconut Banana With Real Banana!

White Tea With Vitamin E!

Come check out all the different soaps we have to offer!

Couple Photo Shoot

2009-08-31T12:04:00.000-07:00

This photo shoot was a lot of fun. We had a nervous one on our hands so what did we do to loosen him up? Why we took him to the pub down the street of course! What a way to start a fun evening! He did FANTASTIC in front of the camera! They were willing to do everything I asked of them and that came up with some great results. Enjoy!

Dabbling in Graphic Design

2009-08-25T16:21:00.000-07:00

The great thing about photography is you get to learn so many different things! Through the use of Photoshop I have learned to do some basic graphic designs! I create all my own brochures and ads! I also designed a billboard currently up right on State Street! I did not take the picture (credit to Benjamin Walls) but I did put it all together! If you are in the area check it out! If you want some minor work done, I can help and will be cheaper too!

Also, the website is; www.webuildlofts.com

Artists Wanted!

2009-08-24T13:20:00.000-07:00

The Royal Studio & Gallery is looking for unique artists wanting to sell their work in a prime location! This would be a great opportunity for lots of exposure as we are right on State Street! Any mediums accepted!

Please contact info@theroyalstudioandgallery.com for more information.

If you or someone you know might be interested just send us an email!

Thank You!

Baby Callalisa

2009-08-20T11:21:00.000-07:00

Such a beautiful and HAPPY little girl! It was a lot of fun capturing her cuteness!

Headshots!

2009-08-10T07:57:00.000-07:00

Newly in demand this season are headshots! If you are looking for professional headshots look no further! You have a choice between formal or informal! Formal is in studio with white background and soft lighting, informal means we walk around downtown looking for fantastic natural backdrops. Contact us at info@theroyalstudioandgallery.com for more information!

Examples of formal headshots;

Example of Commercial Work!

2009-08-06T17:35:00.001-07:00

On this website some of my commercial work can be seen! My pictures are not individually credited but the ones with the white flower, sea shells, tree branch, rocks, and dried paint are mine! Check it out if you get a chance and maybe buy a ring!

Timm and Co.

Border Bash!

2009-07-18T20:45:00.000-07:00

Another month another Border Bash! I was there to capture it all! Samantha Crain and the Midnight Shivers as well as These Undowners preformed! They were both fantastic! Samantha Crain has been mentioned in The Rolling Stones, she is well on her way.

Here are a few from Friday;

Samantha Crain & The Midnight Shivers

These Undowners

I hope everyone managed to get out there on Friday, it was fun!

Independence Day!

2009-07-06T11:27:00.001-07:00

I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend! There was a ton of celebration in Bristol and I made sure to capture it! Here are just a few of my favorite pictures from the weekend!

Friendly Facebook Competition!

2009-06-29T07:37:00.000-07:00

I am holding a Facebook competition starting today! All you have to do is join my group and get ten friends to join to win 50% off a photo session!! Also, every 50th user to join wins a FREE photo session!!

Just send me a message with the names of your ten friends that have joined!

Good luck!

Click here for Facebook fan Page!

Prints For Sale!

2009-06-26T10:56:00.001-07:00

Along with the shopping cart on the main website I also have an Etsy shop set up to sell selected prints!

Click here to view!

Border Bash Pictures!

2009-06-22T08:25:00.000-07:00

I had a blast Friday night! It was great to meet everyone and see the spirit of Bristol fully alive and buzzing! Both bands were fantastic! Check out their music if you can!

Those Darlins;

Oneside;

A big thank you to everyone who came out to support Bristol!

Tonight-June 19th!

2009-06-19T14:05:00.000-07:00

Tonight is a great night to check out historic downtown Bristol!

I'm going to be in two places at once mingling with the public and taking pictures!

I'll be jumping back and forth between the Classic Car Show in the Tri Summit Bank parking lot and The Border Bash in the 600 block! Go to www.believeinbristol.org for more information!

Festivities for both start at 6pm!

See you there!!

Classic Car Show!

2009-06-15T09:21:00.000-07:00

Last Friday I attended the weekly Classic Car Show held in the parking lot of Tri Summit Bank! I had a great time photographing all the great cars and plan to return this Friday weather permitting!

You may purchase a print with you and your car! Pricing is as follows;
8x10-$20
11x14-$25
16x20-$30
20x24-$40

Here are a few of my favorites from last week!

Thank You!

2009-06-08T06:59:00.000-07:00

A big thank you to all who came out for the Wine and Cheese! It was a great night and I cannot wait to photograph the Tri Cities!

Be sure to come stop by the studio this week and get your Grand Opening coupon!

509 State Street
Bristol, VA 24201

Grand Opening Celebrations!

2009-05-31T16:01:00.001-07:00

On June 5th, The Royal Studio & Gallery celebrates their Grand Opening! This will be a special Wine and Cheese Event from 5pm until 8pm. Tell a friend and bring your neighbor!

Come check out what's happening at The Royal Studio!

509 State Street
Bristol, VA 24201

See you there!