OUR TEAM
Teamwork is indeed essential for achieving the best results. A successful photo shoot involves much more than just setting up lights and cameras; it encompasses a range of collaborative efforts. It requires careful coordination, clear communication, skilled design, and thoughtful styling long before the actual shoot begins. During the shoot, the talent and creativity of the team come into play, ensuring that everything flows smoothly and efficiently. Afterward, our emphasis shifts to the reliable delivery of client work, fully aware of how crucial it is to meet deadlines and exceed expectations.
Staff
Michael Potthast, M.Photog., CPP, FDPE
Joel Faubert Video Producer
Rick Maldonado Video Producer
Beverly Gustafson Studio Assistant
FACILITIES
Our Studio facilities are among the most capable.
Features and Capabilities:
• 5,000 sq foot studio facility
• Strobe, Constant and Natural Light Studio Capabilities
• Concrete cycloramic for seamless white / blue / green screen projects
• Tethered Shooting Capabilities for Live Previews during sessions.
• Client Retouching area for hands on retouching requests
• In-house photography lab providing clients the highest quality or rush requests
• Frame shop with custom made and ready-made frames
Michael Potthast, M.Photog, CPP, FDPE
Dabbling in the darkroom from age 5, Mike grew up in a professional photography studio. Working with his father, he assisted with the responsibilities of a family-owned studio.
Growing up learning camera, lighting, and darkroom techniques, Mike pursued an education in commercial photography at Daytona State - Southeast Center for Photographic Studies. He is also a graduate of Warner University.
His first professional job after college was as a freelance photographer for the Orlando Magic. Furthering his interest in the visual arts, Mike learned motion film and video production while working as a producer for the media group Time Warner.
In 2001, he decided to pursue his dream of operating his own studio. Located in Central Florida, Potthast Studios attracts local and national clientele. The studio has approximately 5,000 sq. ft. and can accommodate several shoots simultaneously. Mike routinely travels shooting jobs for clients and agencies throughout the country.
Our Guarantee
Established 63 years, we have the experience of providing high-quality images for generations to come. We guarantee you’ll love your images. If, for any reason, you’re not happy with them, we’ll do another session without charge. It’s important to us that the images we create for you meet or exceed your expectations.
Don't just take our word for it. What else qualifies us to be your photographer?
Of course, our portfolio is our best measure of what we do. In addition to creating high-quality images, our studio is committed to maintaining high professional standards. To ensure we’re doing that, we participate in the Certified Professional Photographer program.
While there are several technical requirements for being Certified, the best way to think about it is like board certification for a professional doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc. While you can assume that both have a certain level of knowledge, the certified professional and the certifying agency take steps to ensure that the professional continues to expand his or her expertise through education.
It’s the same way with photographers. As a Certified Photographer, you can be assured that I possess sufficient technical knowledge of my craft to consistently produce high-quality images for you... and I continue to take courses to maintain my technical and creative edge.
Our Professional Affiliations
