HS Senior Portrait Special | 75% OFF

We officially kick off our Senior 2011 season today! As part of our earlybird special, we are offering 75% OFF our senior sessions!

Studio Session: Reg. $95 | NOW $23.75
Hollywood Session: Reg. $125 | NOW $31.25
Superstar Session: Reg. $200 | NOW $50.00

Restrictions apply. Call the studio for details. 660-665-2363

The votes were unanimous! 2011 Kirksville High School Senior Haley N. has been selected as a Studio 1004 spokesmodel.
Haley will be featured in our 2011 high school senior ad campaigns.



Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Kids Day | Adair County Ambulance District

The Adair County Ambulance District is hosting its 12th Annual Kids Day, May 15.

The event will take place at 606 Potter Ave from 10am to 1pm. There will be a giant slide, a jump house, free food, refreshments and giveaways.

Presentations by the Kirksville Fire Department, Adair County Sheriff's Department, Air Evac, and Missouri Highway Patrol.

You will also be able to register to win a free children's session from us!



Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Jake P. | KHS Senior 2010

With just more than two weeks left of school, our friend Jake realized he needed to get his senior pictures taken.

Here are some of my favorites.



Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Mom & Me Portrait Special | Thank you!

Our Mom and Me Portrait Special was a HUGE success! Thanks to all our mothers and grandmothers who made this event possible!

A special thank you to Victim Support Services for all they do to help mothers and their children out of crisis.

Here is a sneak peek at some of my favorite shots from the event!

















Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Sheep Incognito | Conni Togel

While in Atlanta, GA, last month for the Dogwood Festival, we saw some of the most spectacular art in the world.

The art pieces that caught my attention the most were from artist Conni Togel from Anderson, SC. "Sheep Incognito" are whimsical, witty, and bursting with color!

If you get a chance, visit Conni's website, you'll want to laugh and cry at the same time!









Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Good life, good time

Bubbles and Chipper spend most of their time at home guarding the house while I'm at the studio. Lately, I've been forcing myself to leave the office on time to spend an hour in the back yard with them. This is what I could have missed earlier this week. It was such a picturesque afternoon. The blue sky, the green grass, and the white, wispy clouds.

Our lawn looks like a golf course because John is very particular! LOL!











Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Mom & Me Portrait Special | SOLD OUT

Holy smokes Batman! All of our Mom and Me portrait appointments are gone!




Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

The Dance Factory | Julia Peterson

Mrs. Julia Peterson's Dance Factory is putting on a huge show Saturday, May 8th at Baldwin Auditorium on the Truman State University campus. Admission is free! Her students are simply the best, and your heart is just going to melt when you see how cute they look in their dance outfits! More pix later this week!



Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Mom & Me Portrait Special

Just to clarify, Our Mom and Me sessions don't have to include a small child. It can also be a generational shot like we did for our friend Lori Haxton and her mother and daughter.

This Mother's Day, we want to bring awareness to moms who have been abused emotionally, physically, and sexually. Help us help Victim Support Services.

On May 8th from 10am-5pm we are offering a Mom & Me Portrait Session for $125! The package includes an 8x10,2-4x6s, and 8 wallets. Gift certificates are also available.

You can book your appointment by clicking on the "Book Now" button,
or you can call the studio 660-665-2363. Payment for the session is required up front, so have a credit/debit card ready. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.


Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Mom & Me Portrait Special

This Mother's Day, we want to bring awareness to moms who have been abused emotionally, physically, and sexually. Help us help Victim Support Services.

On May 8th from 10am-5pm we are offering a Mom & Me Portrait Session for $125! The package includes an 8x10,2-4x6s, and 8 wallets. Gift certificates are also available.

You can book your appointment by clicking on the "Book Now" button,
or you can call the studio 660-665-2363. Payment for the session is required up front, so have a credit/debit card ready. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.


Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Dylan & Grant Kinney | Children Session

Our friends Dylan and Grant are busy little guys. By busy, I mean they can't be still for very long. But the day of their photo shoot, they both morphed into such professionals.

Here are some of my favorite shots.

Denise P. | KHS Senior 2009

Denise graduated from KHS in December but didn't get around to having her senior pictures done until now. She proves it's never too late to get them done!

Here are some of my favorites from her session.



Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

8th Commandment | Thou shalt not steal

Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind: inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce.

It's been brought to my attention that there are several aspiring photographers who are using my photographs to generate their own business. Competition is great, but stealing is not so great. My ideas, poses, and photo locations are called "intellectual property" and are protected under copyright laws.

If you are a photographer with a business in the Kirksville area, please, please, please refrain from using my photographs as your inspiration. Studio 1004 clients are everywhere and are watching for intellectual property infringements. Legal action can and will be taken to protect my art and my business.

If you are a potential client who likes our pictures but not our prices, asking another photographer to do something "similar" is also a violation of intellectual property, let alone immoral. So, please do not copy my work or ask someone to copy.

For more information about intellectual property, visit the World Intellectual Property Organization website.

If you would like to understand more about copyright infringement, visit Professional Photographers of America.

Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Mom & Me Portrait Special

Our session times are filling up fast!
We've made it super easy for you to book your session online! Simply click this button...
and it will take you to our online reservation website. Seriously...it's super easy!

Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Mom & Me Portrait Special

This Mother's Day...give the gift that lasts a lifetime! On May 8th from 10am-5pm we are offering a Mom & Me Portrait Session for $125! The package includes an 8x10,2-4x6s, and 8 wallets. Gift certificates are also available.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Victim Support Services. VSS serves victims of violent crime, including domestic and sexual violence.

You can book your appointment by clicking on the "Book Now" button,
or you can call the studio 660-665-2363. Payment for the session is required up front, so have a credit/debit card ready. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.


Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Erica Miller | Model Session

Our friend Ali Pipta brought her friend Erica to us for a model session. Here are some of my favorite shots.





Hector Contreras
Kirkville Photographer
studio1004.net

Ali Pipta | Model

Our friend Ali Pipta is auditioning for the next season of America's Next Top Model. To give her portfolio a boost and celebrate her birthday, she booked a model session.

We first met Ali two years ago during her senior session. She was a doll then and continues to be sweet as pie! Good luck Ali on your audition! You will do great!

Thank you Claudia, Glam it up! Salon, for the hair and makeup!










Hector Contreras
Kirkville Photographer
studio1004.net

Tanna & Tayla | Make-up session

Our little niece Tayla was sick last month for our Tutu & Ties special. So, we did a make-up session for her and her sister Tanna.

Here are some of my favorite shots.





Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Pet Love | Thank you

Here are some of my favorite shots from out Pet Love portrait special. A big THANK YOU to all our clients who helped make this event a huge success!







Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Samantha Caraway | Kirksville Outstanding Teen

Congratulations to Samantha Caraway. These are some of my favorite shots from her recent photoshoot.