Class Of 2012 | Model Search

We're searching for models! You don't have to be a size 2, but you do have to have a unique style, outgoing personalities, and be involved in school activities. Of course your images will be used in brochures, post cards, posters, banners, websites to advertise our studio! The downside: we can only accept 3 students from each high school. So, the sooner your application is turned in the better.
Application deadline is May 27th.



Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Braelyn J. | 1 year-old

She wasn't too thrilled to see me...but after 20 minutes Braelyn and I were besties! With her cute little pigtails and smile, she gladly changed into 5 different outfits for us! That's almost never happens with a 1 year-old.



Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Colin G. | 1 year-old

My little buddy Colin had the biggest smile as a newborn and one year later...he's smile is getting even bigger!

Colin turned the big one in December...but I couldn't show off his pictures because they were a surprise for his mom from grandma Debbie Steele!



Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Gillian G. | 1 year-old

From newborn to the big 1, we've watch little Gillian grow. For her birthday session, we decided to let her go to town on her birthday cake. As you can see, she didn't need any help devouring it!

Designed to capture your baby's first year of life, our Babysteps™ package includes 4 photo sessions: newborn, 4,8, and 12 months.
Give us a call for more details...660.665.2363





Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

I'm back! | Windy Boys

It's been a world-wind of road trips but I must say it's nice to be back home and in the studio. I'll share some of the pix of our road trip in the weeks to come.

First up are some pix that I wasn't able to share earlier because they were Christmas presents! Nicole wanted to bring some added attention to the friendly baseball rivalry she and her husband have between the Chicago Cubs and the Saint Louis Cardinals. To add some drama...she wanted the images of her sons in black and white and their caps in color.

I think this technique works best when the color is desaturated a bit. For example, when you look at the images of the boys....your eyes are first drawn to their expression and their faces. When dual color tone is used in full saturation...the first thing that hits you across the face is the part in bright color. That's cool for advertisements or even movie posters...but for portraits I like to keep the attention on the subjects. Toning down the color so that the tones of the black and white complement the color tones to me make the image much more harmonious. I totally love the way these turned out!



Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net