http://smashphotolb.com/blog Wedding, Engagment, Portrait Photo Studio in Long Beach, CA Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:03:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Just a quick announcement for photographers interested in lighting workshops. Last chance to get in on our good friend David Griffiin's photography workshop! This is being held in Torrance, so if you are in the area you should get yourself in on this workshop. New MONSTER LIGHTING TACTICS 2.5 Workshop January 18th ... http://smashphotolb.com/blog/announcements/photography-workshop-monster-lighting-tactics-25/144 Happy Holidays to everyone from Smash Photo. The studio is closed on: Thur. Dec. 25th Wed. Dec. 31st Thur. Jan. 1st Have a pleasant and safe holiday. Warm wishes to all from us, Bill, Shirley and Chelsea Schutt http://smashphotolb.com/blog/announcements/holiday-hours/143 Rental Photo Studio Smash Photo Studio is almost 1 year old. During the last year we have learned much about the needs of our customers. In response we will be modifying our pricing structure slightly, don't fear we will still be offering rental pricing starting at a low $25/hour. We still have ... http://smashphotolb.com/blog/announcements/new-year-new-prices/142 Hey All (all 3 of you)! Our good friend, David Griffin, has just published his latest work on StudioLighting.net and what do you know... he has very nicely given our studio a plug in the article. Recently, I was on a shoot at the infamous Smash Photo Lab in ... http://smashphotolb.com/blog/announcements/studiolightingnet-david-griffin-magazine-shoot/140 In order to simplify our client proofing process we have made some small changes. All galleries are now accessed with a personal access code Access code can be entered either on the main proof page or from the access code page All galleries are private Account registration page now includes user address information ... http://smashphotolb.com/blog/announcements/client-area-update/139 Reviews - if you are working at the 9 to 5 and your boss tells you, "it's time for your review Bill," you may or may not be happy about it. NOT US! When it comes to reviews we always get happy. We want to know how we are doing or ... http://smashphotolb.com/blog/announcements/tell-us-what-you-think/138 Not to long ago we photographed a local superstar, Raymond Daniels for Long Beach Magazine. The article and photos are now online over at LongBeachMagazine.com. Having met Raymond only two times and both instances were for a short, but I have to say he is one of the nicest people I ... http://smashphotolb.com/blog/announcements/long-beach-magazine-featuring-raymond-daniels/137 One of our favorite models to work with, Maggie Brown, came by the studio to do some catalog work for Cherished Woman also one of our favorite clients to work with (shameless kiss-up). While on the subject of Maggie Brown, we would like to say Congratulations Maggie! She was selected ... http://smashphotolb.com/blog/fashion/maggie-brown-for-cherished-woman/133 New summer pricing - now only $25/hour Monday to Friday. Same great location and amenities; rental includes use of a lighting kit, any furniture or props, and so much more. Perfect use for photographers, videographers, casting calls or even hosting your own workshop. Contact us to book your slot today. Read more ... http://smashphotolb.com/blog/announcements/now-lower-studio-rental-pricing-25hour/132 Just finished a big update to our portfolio. Major improvement to the old portfolio which contained just one long filmstrip style slide-show of images. Here are a couple of reasons to click over and see the new updated portfolio: Portfolio now loads faster! Better Interface & Keyboard navigation; G = gallery, Arrow ... http://smashphotolb.com/blog/announcements/50-new-images-in-our-portfolio/131