OFFERS FREE FACEBOOK PORTRAITS
February 8, 2010 – Two of the most talented photographers in Nelson, BC, have combined forces and are celebrating the grand opening of their new studio on Friday, February 12 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Heather Goldsworthy of Imageobscura and Melissa Welsh of Melissa Welsh Photography and Wonow Media Ltd, are inviting everyone to their location at 560 Baker St, Unit 3, where there will be wine and appetizers served. The two are also offering free studio sessions that night, capturing Facebook profile pictures for guests. (Fun backdrops and costumes will be on hand in case people want to get funky with their images.)

“Heather and I studied photography together 10 years ago and besides being great friends we have offered each other a lot of support in our businesses over the years,” Melissa says. “When the chance came up to share a studio space, I jumped at the opportunity.”

The 600-square-foot studio, which will be available for rent by other photographers and artists, features soft, natural lighting via a central skylight, as well as strobe lighting, stands, tripods, reflectors and tabletop working area. The space also has a comfortable, open seating area that allows for client meetings, critiquing events and brainstorming sessions.

“We believe in building an involved, creative community, not fostering competition between artists, so our door is always open,” says Heather. “Drop by for a brainstorming session, flip through photography magazines and design books or just poke your head in to say hi.”

Melissa Welsh is a multi-disciplined photographer who specializes in photographing people. Her work can be found in private collections around the world as well as in regional, national and international publications. She has shifted focus for 2010 and is committed to shake things up in the family portrait genre.

Specializing in commercial and food photography, Heather Goldsworthy provides a wide range of location and studio photography services including product photography for websites and packaging. In particular she is excited to offer her newest service – “Hot Shots.” Designed for business owners, Hot Shots allows you to have your product photographed on a clean white backdrop and a resultant image file within two hours. It’s the ideal service for websites, online merchandising and cataloguing. Imageobscura is the only company in the Kootenays to offer this type of service to local business owners.

Heather and Melissa look forward to seeing everyone at their studio’s grand opening at 560 Baker St., Unit 3, on February 12 after 6:00 p.m.

For more information contact Melissa Welsh at 250-505-5705 (e-mail: info@melissawelsh.com) or Heather Goldsworthy at Imageobscura, 250-551-6543 (e-mail: heather@imageobscura.com)