Professional Services in Seymour

At Studio 102, photographer Randy Frank draws on 30 years of experience to tell his clients' stories through elegant images. His shutterbugs adjust the state-of-the-art lighting systems they use for fashion shoots to flatter each sitter's face and body, working to bring out individual personalities and disguise disgruntled second heads. An on-staff makeup artist and magazine-level retouching services also aid their efforts to capture clients at their best.

Wedding and event planners James and Shaunda carefully cultivate the area's top wedding professionals, arranging colorful and lively events and fostering face-to-face introductions between couples and the architects of their special days. During their trip to the expo, couples meet and interview the photographers, florists, bakers, and fire-breathers that will compose their wedding team. Many vendors offer special discounts available only on the day of the event, and all brides walk away with a gift bag and a chance to win a collection of elegant prizes.

Preacher and photographer Jim Eastin shares his passion for storytelling through Taking Better Photos classes and tours. During the Smokies tour, Jim teaches group members how to use their cameras to wordlessly tell stories about nature. Photographers practice shooting, and Jim gives them tips on how to make a compelling photograph. For those who prefer to tour at their own pace, Jim’s tours are available on audio CD. Alternatively, Jim’s library of instructional DVDs facilitate at-home learning and include titles such as Composition and Creativity, Photography at Night, and Photo Editing on Your Computer.

Thanks to a combined total of 13 years of industry experience, the professionally trained and certified staffers at Gadget MD's pride themselves upon their ability to mend all manner of malfunctioning electronic devices. The techs revive cell phones ranging from BlackBerry phones to iPhones, restore ailing Apple products, such as iPods and iPads, and revamp gaming systems, including PlayStations and Wiis.

They tackle challenges big and small, from cracked screens and faulty microphones to more complex problems, such as cooling overheated systems and helping older-model iPods cope with no longer being the most-sought-after version. Along with repairs, the Gadget MD's crew also adds glamour to electronics with personalizing services. Champions of high-quality workmanship and customer satisfaction, Gadget MD's offers a one-year warranty on all services and parts.

Experienced photo gurus Doug Box and Randy Kerr impart practical photo skills to curious shutterbugs during engaging seminars that have appeared across the States and in eight countries abroad. Doug Box, author of myriad photography-technique books, is one of 13 Kodak mentors and sits on the board for Professional Photographers of America. His co-teacher, Randy Kerr, heads World Photographic, which uses photography as a vehicle for illuminating humanitarian and environmental topics. Both men have been teaching photography classes for years and help amateurs take photos that capture piercing looks, toothy smiles, and elusive dodo sightings.