Forever Studios- Timeless Photography

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In 2010 a new photo studio will be taking the Bay Area by storm.  Well, it’s not exactly new, just redesigned.  The studio, known formally as Dowd Studios, will have a new name and identity in the new year.  It won’t be under new management, just a new name… Forever Studios.

Jason Dowd opened Dowd Studios back in 2003.  It was his dream to own a business and to be an artist.  Throughout the years, Dowd incorporated web design and even video into his collection of services offered.  Dowd says the business wasn’t going “into the red,” and there were no complaints, but it took a side to focus on a dedicated client.  ”In that time, we focused on one person.  We lost contact with some of our other clients and that bothered me.  This studio was designed for the family; to create beautiful works of art that they can treasure for generations and do it affordably and in the privacy of their homes if they wanted.  That dedicated client was great, but I lost the spark of why I am an artist.  We were still around and shot portraits and such, but not to the extent we wanted… and in 2010 that changes.”

Forever Studios is the reincarnate of Dowd Studios.  It contains the fixes Dowd Studios incurred, and bloomed into a beautiful butterfly.  Forever Studios is a mecca of art for their clients, as they offer: photography, web design and hosting, video just like before but now with the addition of Dowd’s private acrylic and oil paintings, stories and more. For the first time, Dowd will open his private photographic art collection for the world to see and buy prints of, which have been collected over the past six years from all over the United States.  Forever Studios will focus on black and white photography and pet portraits as their main objective, but not omitting any kind of photography someone may want.  ” You will still get the same quality color portraits, but we finally will focus on what we love the most and specialize in, which is black and white.” Forever Studios will also offer vintage photography and bring forth green screen technology.

Dowd also states that commercial photography is going to be another important interest for this studio.  He loves still life and making amazing pictures that businesses will want to put on their ads and promotional materials.  A properly done photo of a product can sell it for years to come, and may even become timeless classics like some of those Coke commercials you see.

The best part of this studio is that Dowd didn’t abandon his roots meaning he will still come to the privacy of your house to shoot studio quality photographs, and for no additional cost.  Dowd Studios was based on that because of personal experiences Dowd encountered with clients when he worked for a chain photo studio.  ”Being in the comfort of your house or office allows the person to feel comfortable; it’s not like all eyes on them.  So they stay more relaxed, and in turn, they get a better photo.  Another plus is, should something go wrong if they have kids, they are right there to get a quick fix and won’t have to reschedule.”

From the first time Dowd picked up a camera to photograph, even in the commercial chain studio, he was deemed one of the most compassionate and patient photographers ever which makes him great for taking pictures of young children and animals.  When Dowd is on a job, he is dedicated to the client and will stay as long as it takes to get those amazing photos.  That’s customer service you don’t see often in business anymore, and Forever Studios vows to keep those good old fashioned business morals at hand.

So, why the name Forever Studios?  ”That’s a good question [laughing]. I wanted something to incorporate all my art, not limiting me to just photography.  I wanted something elegant like you’d see on old cabinet card backs, and I wanted something as traditional as I am.  I love the Beach Boys and they did a song which John Stamos sang on Full House, that was called “Forever.”  It was one of my favorite Beach Boy songs, so one day trying to come up with a name, I heard the song and said… THAT’S IT… Forever Studios.”

So if you’re into taking vintage pictures, or just want plain headshots, Jason Dowd and Forever Studios will help you get that moment captured in time.  From family portraits to professional models, he will help you all.  The website is coming soon, called www.foreverstudiosinc.com.  Make sure to check it out in February where Dowd’s art collection will be available for sale.