Festival of Trees

The Kirksville Art Center has partnered with 1000 Hills Morning Rotary Holiday Tour of Homes to bring you the Festival of Trees!

Dec 5-12 trees decorated by local business will be on display at the Kirksville Art Center. We've titled ours "Picture Perfect" and we've got over 3 dozen miniature picture frames with portraits from some of our clients all over the tree!

Gallery Hours: Mon-Wed. 5-7p, Thurs-Sat: 1-7p, Sun: 1-5p.




Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

HS Senior Portrait Special | 75% OFF

The votes were unanimous! 2011 Kirksville High School Senior Travis H. has been selected as a Studio 1004 spokesman.

Travis, Ali, Morgan, and Haley will be featured in our 2011 high school senior ad campaigns.



Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Ali B. | 2011 Spokesmodel

The votes were unanimous! 2011 Kirksville High School Senior Ali B. has been selected as a Studio 1004 spokesmodel.

Ali, Morgan, and two others will be featured in our 2011 high school senior ad campaigns.



Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

Morgan S. | 2011 Spokesmodel

The votes were unanimous! 2011 Kirksville High School Senior Morgan S. has been selected as a Studio 1004 spokesmodel.

Morgan and three others will be featured in our 2011 high school senior ad campaigns.



Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

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

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

Can't be tamed | Inspirational Art

O.M.G. This video is simply amazing. The make-up. The hair. The dance moves. This is truly a work of art. Goodbye Hannah Montana. Hello Miley.







Hector Contreras,
Kirksville Photographer
studio1004.net

The Dance Factory | Julia Peterson

Julia Peterson's The Dance Factory is putting on a amazing show at 6pm on May 8th at Baldwin Auditorium on the Truman State University campus. Admission is FREE! Come out and support these amazing dancers!



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

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

Pet Love | Adair Co Humane Society

Thanks to our Pet Love portrait special, we were able to raise $175 for the Adair County Humane Society.

We dropped off the check today to Missy Decker at the Adair County Humane Society. She was so happy! "That will pay for a lot of spaying and neutering," she said.

If you would like to adopt a pet, make a donation or volunteer, call them at 660.665.8038



Hector Contreras
Kirkville Photographer
studio1004.net

Lexie Schuermann | Watch Me Grow Graduate!

It's hard to believe that we've been photographing our little friend Lexie for a year now. Lexie's first year of life was documented through our Watch Me Grow program. Looking back on her pictures it's amazing to see how she changed from session to session.

Here are some of my favorite shots from her 1-year session and her slideshow.





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