Why We Rock
Studio Graphics Photography is a family owned business that began in 1996 by Steven and Sarah Simpkins. Steven began his business photographing weddings. Steven's interest in photography began at the age of 12 when he discovered a 35mm Argus rangefinder camera that once belonged to his grandfather. Many hours and days were spent taking, developing and printing photographs both in school for the yearbook in Jr. High school as well as in his own darkroom. After studying Graphic Arts for 2 years, Steven accepted a position At Saginaw Photo. Shortly thereafter, Steven began photographing weddings for another local photographer in 1985. Studio Graphics Photography moved to its Downtown location on Townsend Street in 2000. After 4 years of steady growth, Steven and his wife Sarah decided to move the business to it's current location.
As Steven and Sarah continue to grow the business of photographing high school seniors, children, weddings and families, they continue to increase their knowledge of photography through continuing education in the photographic and related business aspects. Steven photographs on occasion for Associated Press, the Detroit News and Midland Daily News. Steven is a past member of the Midland Downtown Business Association Executive Board of Directors and currently serves on the advisory boards of both Bay Arenac ISD and Saginaw Career Complex Graphic Arts programs. Sarah has had a longtime interest in photography and has taken her photography to the next level, specializing in Editorial Black and White Wedding Photography. Steven and Sarah have won numerous awards at state and regional photographic juried competitions, including several blue ribbons. Steven and Sarah are members of the Professional Photographers of Michigan as well as other professional organizations.
In 2003, Kevin Baumgartner joined the studio as a graphics, production and design assistant. Kevin is currently attending CMU studying art and graphics design.
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Our Guarantee
Studio Graphics Photography assures our customers they will be completely satisfied. If your finished images are not exactly as you thought they would be, we will remake them to your satisfaction, or refund your money.
Studio hours are by appointment.
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600 Cambridge Street #3 • Midland, MI 48642 • 989-835-5827