the
most popular baby names were Jessica and Matthew. And Paul
Streelman Photography opened its doors for business.
The first
studio opened in a small rented space on Chicago Drive in Grandville.
After soon outgrowing the original space, the studio was moved to
it's current location on Kenowa in 1992. Originally Paul's Grandparents
home, the building was renovated to accommodate the studio's needs.
The outdoor area was landscaped into a portrait park, featuring
a barn, pond, waterfall, and bridge. And more is being added each
year.
The studio was renovated again in 1998 after
the floods of 1993 and 1995 caused significant water damage to the
wood sub floor. The wood floor was removed and replaced with a concrete
floor and new carpet, wallpaper, and paint.
The change in photography over the past 15 years
has been astounding. In 1987 all photographs were recorded on film.
Today, digital technology has permeated photography. In recent years
we have updated equipment and added new digital products and services.
Digital photography offers many benefits including enhanced restoration
and retouching capabilities, instant previewing of photographs and
faster delivery of finished portraits.
Through all the changes in business and technology,
the thing that has not changed is Paul's passion for photography,
"I started this business because I love photography. And it
continues to be the most rewarding part of my job".
We are proud of our success and would like to
thank all our customers and suppliers for their support. We have
made many friends over the years. It is fun to photograph weddings
for couples whose senior portrait we made. And see them return in
a few years for portraits of their children. |