Business Details
We are a family-run photography business operating out of West Lafayette, Indiana, founded and managed by David Elmore. Our principal photographer brings 50 years of professional experience, beginning with a Leica 35-mm rangefinder and evolving through the Canon F1 system to modern Canon 5D Mark II digital equipment. We possess deep expertise in black-and-white darkroom printing and maintain a personal archive of over 10,000 color slides. Our team includes Emily, Janet, Amanda, and David Elmore, allowing us to deliver comprehensive coverage for every project. We offer 10 years of specialized experience with Photoshop and digital color printing, ensuring museum-quality results.
We solve complex visual challenges by restoring damaged photographs, reproducing two-dimensional artwork, and creating custom large-format prints. Our professional standards are reflected in our high-resolution camera and lighting systems used for precise reproductions. We are committed to client satisfaction through responsive communication, typically replying to inquiries within a few hours. Our transparent licensing model provides clear options for editorial, commercial, and personal use. We continuously innovate by offering glassless mounting solutions such as Gallery wrap and Box mount presentations.
We solve complex visual challenges by restoring damaged photographs, reproducing two-dimensional artwork, and creating custom large-format prints. Our professional standards are reflected in our high-resolution camera and lighting systems used for precise reproductions. We are committed to client satisfaction through responsive communication, typically replying to inquiries within a few hours. Our transparent licensing model provides clear options for editorial, commercial, and personal use. We continuously innovate by offering glassless mounting solutions such as Gallery wrap and Box mount presentations.
Highlights and features
- We bring 50 years of professional photography experience to every project.
- Our principal photographer is a former Purdue physics professor.
- We maintain a personal archive of over 10,000 color slides.
- We offer 10 years of specialized Photoshop expertise.
- We provide transparent licensing for editorial and commercial use.
Services
Wedding and Event Photography
We provide professional photography for weddings and events throughout Indiana. Our family-run team delivers affordable coverage backed by 50 years of experience. Clients benefit from reliable, high-quality documentation of their most important occasions.
Studio and Farm Portraits
We take family and individual portraits using versatile studio and farm settings in West Lafayette. Our sessions leverage decades of expertise to capture authentic, flattering images. Clients receive timeless portraits produced with museum-quality printing standards.
Custom Prints and Mounting
We create large custom prints and mount them for photographers from their original work. Our innovative glassless mountings, including Gallery wrap and Box mount, are ready to hang. Customers receive durable, contemporary displays produced with archival materials.
Photo Restoration
We restore old photographs by removing scratches, spots, and tears while improving contrast. Our digital workflow corrects decades of damage and produces large, clean prints. Clients recover cherished memories preserved with professional archival techniques.
2D Art Reproduction
We reproduce two-dimensional artwork using a high-resolution camera and professional lighting system. Our services include digital copies on CD and large canvas giclee prints. Artists and collectors receive accurate, high-fidelity reproductions suitable for exhibition.
