We love taking classes. Even though Hudson has been around for over 60 years and all of our staff is very expereinced, that, will never stop us from taking classes. There is always something new to learn and the minute we stop learning or think we have nothing else to learn, is the minute we lose.
I remember taking a class a number of years ago on the Business of Photography, sitting next to me in class was a gentleman that had run a successful studio for over 40 years and taught classes of his own. Why was he there? He should be an expert right? Well he was, but he still felt there were things he could take away.
I think that is the key, no matter what we know, there is always something else to learn. We'll never stop learning and we'll never stop taking classes.
We love black and white. Believe it or not, once upon a time that was all you could do. Black and white photos.
One of the cool things about being around for so long though is we still legitimately have photos and sessions from a time where Black & White was the only option. We still even have our working Darkroom in the basement. It still works too! A good friend of ours, world famous photographer Ulvis Alberts, even uses it sometimes to develop his film.
At any rate we still love Black & White and it's still a big part of our photography. Even though we photograph everything in color and convert it to black and white it still isn't as simple as it sounds. There still is a very particular way to light the proper black and white photographs to get the look that you want. Helps having a 5000 square foot studio to pull this off!
Black & White Portraits are timeless and we don't anticipate ever stopping creating timeless portraits in color and of course, Black & White.
We are so excited to see things like this. A Cash Mob was created in Bremerton. Recently they decended on CJ's Evergreen General store, located right next to where we photograph a lot of our High School Seniors.
The idea behind the Cash mob is to promote and support local businesses. We couldn't be happier with this idea. Money spent in the community is filtered out back into the community not only through taxes paid directly through sales tax but also business taxes, wages etc. There is a multiplier effect happening and it's good for everyone.
We've seen many businesses come and go and if there was more local support perhaps more would be able to stick around a bit longer. The reality of our times is people are shopping for the best deal and sometimes we only look for that super cheap price and forget about value. Anyways, I suppose I'm starting to get off topic.
At any rate, we think the Bremerton Cash Mob is a fantastic idea and hope they continue what they are doing. King5 wrote about them HERE and they have a facebook page that can be found HERE. Go ahead and 'Like' them on FB and consider joining the next one!
Also if you haven't 'Liked' us yet please do so. Hudson Facebook.
April and May are the months to get some really great special deals. Currently we have specials for Seniors and for Babies! So if you have a High School Senior about to leave the nest or a newborn baby that just joined the family, you won't want to miss out on these deals.
2012 Graduates. Most seniors get their photos taken in the fall but if you missed out on those specials, it's not too late! Go to our Senior Promo Page to see our current offerings!
Have a 2013 High School Graduate? Well those specials are right around the corner. Like 75% off? Like our FACEBOOK page to be the first to know how to save!
Newborns. Do you have a newborn or know someone that does? Or even someone that is pregnant? Tell them to contact us right away! 360-373-5300. For the months of April and May we are giving away a limited number of newborn sessions each month. We have just a few and once they are gone for the month you'll only be able to get newborn sessions and the normal price of $79 per session. We have a slideshow up on our Newborn/Baby Promo page.
Have you LIKED our facebook page to stay on top of all the deals?
Hudson Photographic Artistry has been featured for September in the 2010 Calendar distributed by DBTAC Northwest. (DBTAC means Disability and BusinessTechnicalAssistanceCenter) http://www.dbtacnorthwest.org/
The studio was selected because it was named 2009 Small Private Employer by the Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues and Employment. Accompanied by photos of the studio’s staff, the calendar also included a short description of the business:
“Hudson Photographic Artistry, portrait studio founded in 1946, was purchased by its current owner, Rex-zane Rudee, in 1982. In 2008, as the studio gained in popularity, Rex, and his son and business partner, Quinn, considered the idea of hiring some people with disabilities to help with the considerable computer work the studio demanded.
“Through HollyRidgeCenter, a non-profit employment center that works with people with disabilities, Alison was hired. Alison was accommodated with a computer and keyboard from Washington Department of Services for the Blind, and flourished at the studio.
“After the success of hiring Alison, Hudson went through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and hired Aaron as a custodian. All of Hudson’s employees participate fully in the studio’s employee activities, and owners look forward to hiring more people with disabilities.”
We were recently honored by the State of Washington. Article that appeared in the Kitsap Sun is below.
KITSAP SUN
Monday, October 12, 2009
Bremerton’s Hudson
Photography
Honored by State
Redmond
Hudson Photography, located in downtown Bremerton, has been named the “Small Private Employer of the Year” by the Governor’s Office on Disability Issues and Employment and Washington State Business Leaders Network.
Rex-zane Rudee, who owns the studio with his son, Quinn, accepted the award at the event at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond Friday morning. Hudson Photographic Artistry was nominated by the HollyRidgeCenter, on behalf of a HollyRidge client who has been an employee at the studio for over a year.
Companies and organizations that include and support individuals with disabilities through recruitment, hiring, promotion and job retention were honored in nine categories. Small private employers are considered those with fewer than 25 employees. One other KitsapCounty company, Companion Animal Wellness Center of Poulsbo, was nominated.
Hudson Photographic Artistry has been serving the Kitsap Peninsula since 1946. Many clients who were photographed as children, came to us for senior portraits, and returned again for their wedding photographs. Many of these new families have started the cycle of photographic memories over again. Now that is experience you can trust.
This experience of being photographed is the most important service we offer our clients. We are so confident in our portraiture that we not only guarantee you'll like them, but we guarantee them for a life time. Hudson Photographic Artistry....creating priceless memories since 1946.
