Amarillo Photographer Bevington Studio

JORDAN Senior 2013, Panhandle

craig@bevingtonstudio.com (Craig Stidham) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:30:00 +0000

CRAIG STIDHAM photography
www.craigstidham.com
806-681-9185

Formally known as Bevington studio has moved to Panhandle.

Senior Fashion Pictures

Senior Pictures

Amarillo Senior photography

Senior Pictures, fashion style, by Craig Stidham

Amarillo Senior Pictures by Craig Stidham

We are dedicated to providing totally awesome, unique and different senior pictures. Honestly every studio will say that so read on and we will show you how we can do that for you. We are a family owned and operated business in the Texas panhandle for more than 12 years. All of the images here are created by one photographer, Craig Stidham.
So what you see is really what you get. Here are a few of our newest images from the graduating class of 2013.

Amarillo Senior Pictures

craig@bevingtonstudio.com (Craig Stidham) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:06:00 +0000

So don't forget about your Senior Pic's. Craig Stidham Photography, formally know as Bevington Studio is the TOP Senior photographer in Amarillo. With our fashion background and award winning images your in good hands.

Here are some of the lasted new creations from Craig Stidham Photography, senior pictures

you may veiw more senior pictures from Craig Stidham Photography on Facebook.

Craig Stidham has a few videos also on youtube or view a senior session here,

Craig Stidham Photography
117 Main street
Panhandle, Tx 79068
New Studio number 806-681-9185

craig@bevingtonstudio.com (Craig Stidham) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:29:00 +0000

Amarillo Photography by Craig Stidham Photographer has a blast this bast weekend hosting a fashion shoot for his wife.

The Set, Craig Stidham's new Studio in the Panhandle, Tx 79068, were inside the studio is a new 28' cyc wall.

This new cyc wall over a new fashion style to Craig Stidham all ready popular senior photography.

Here is a video from Craig Stidham Photography's fashion party.

Craig Stidham Photography also known as Bevington Studio is in Panhandle,TX
just outside of Amarillo, Tx

Craig Stidham Photography - 806-681-9185 studio number
117 Main Street
Panhandle, Tx
79068

Amarillo Senior Photographer

craig@bevingtonstudio.com (Craig Stidham) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:26:00 +0000

Craig Stidham, Amarillo Senior Photographer

Not your ordinary photography studio. We specialize in style, glamour, and funk. Don't take our word for it...see for yourself

Craig Stidham, Amarillo Senior Photographer

Hey all, Yes Bevington Studio is a real working studio. I can Photograph Family portraits, Weddings and anything else that deals with photography ! However, My HEART and Soul are were my roots lie, In FASHION !!
So like we say at the studio " We Specialize in NOT NORMAL"

CAll us today for information about your Senior Pictures

806-681-9185

Craig Stidham, Amarillo Senior Photographer

craig@bevingtonstudio.com (Craig Stidham) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:00:00 +0000

please Notice, bevington studio has moved, changes names and phone numbers. Amarillo photographer Craig Stidham, owner of Bevington Studio has had many run in with trying to keep the url bevingtonstudio.com So a New website, phone number and location will be updated. google.com has already updated the listing and the information is correct. Bevington Studio will be activily changing their name to Craig Stidham Photography as of 03-01-13 Craig Stidham Photography is also bought a new historical building in Panhandle, Texas. Our correct information is as follows. Craig Stidham Photography 117 Main Street Panhandle, Texas 79068 806-681-9185

craig@bevingtonstudio.com (Craig Stidham) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:43:00 +0000

Well It's not going so good. Our URL for Bevingtonstudio is owned by an Ausi. company... Melbourn IT. They have to be the biggest pain the butt to deal with. I can't even find a way to renew my own domain name. Trust me I have TRIED EVERYTHING !! So with the big not to I guess I am forced to let go of Bevington studio and change our name to CRAIG STIDHAM Photography. Be on the look out for a new webite soon.

B&H Photo

craig@bevingtonstudio.com (Craig Stidham) — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:13:00 +0000

Hello All. BH Photo, Yes they are a new Sponsor of mine. Today I got to spend a lot of time learning all the cool things I get to HELP YOU out. My Job is to pass out FREE stuff and DISCOUNTS that you can only get through ME. I don't have to sell you stuff. I would just like if your going to buy something that you ask me first to look up your items so I can send you a link to BUY IT CHEEPER !! How's that. Thanks, Craig

HOT CANON DEALS w/ SAVINGS

craig@bevingtonstudio.com (Craig Stidham) — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:53:00 +0000

Bevington Studio awarded Studio of the Month

craig@bevingtonstudio.com (Craig Stidham) — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:30:00 +0000

BEVINGTON STUDIO get's Studio of the MONTH !
awarded by Simply Color Labs!
Thanks SCL for the love.
Here is the Right up! Thanks SCL !

Senior Pictures with a Twist

Q: Where is/are your favorite location(s) to photograph seniors?
A: I don’t know if I really have an answer for this question. But, I can put it this way: My favorite location is any location that complements the mood of the shoot and makes my MOJO, aka creative brain, fire a hundred beats a second. When the MOJO and the senior start to feel and understand the mood of the shoot, the fabrics match and all’s just cranking. That’s what trips my trigger.
Q: How do you find the perfect locations to photograph seniors? Do you pick the places or do they?
A: I like to do things backwards. I look at the clothes and the materials first. Then I get a feel for the senior’s personality. The items the senior brings and their personality inspire the location. I will match this element to a location to achieve the best mood.
Q: I noticed your senior pictures have a creative, funky twist to them. What made you want to do this?
A: I think most senior photos are truly boring! They miss the point of shooting another human. I think some are good technically but lack a massive element in the human world. That is “emotion.”
I have a fashion background and a master’s degree in art. I have shot for a lot of national fashion publications. I have been shooting for almost 15 years. For all of this, it took a simple request from a girl with big-blue eyes and that puppy-dog look for me to realize that I was missing the human element. When a girl from my church, my first real, full-time PA asked me to shoot her senior photos, we were in St. Lucia. I was shooting for a dress designer. Tired and hungry, I was not in the mood to shoot “senior photos.” Anyway, here came the puppy-dog look and a real “please.” I simply said “Okay, however, I don’t know how to shoot senior style.” She said, “just be you.” Well… Okay, being in St. Lucia you couldn’t waste the location doing normal shots. She was my first senior ever! I knew no difference. I had the make-up artist knock her out and one of the paid models help her pose and move. She was able to borrow the designers’ dresses and the rest is history. However, I totally bombed the next 4-5 seniors because I felt no one would like my take on shooting seniors like real models. I tried to shoot them like the ones I saw on Google. These were later compared to the ones I shot in St. Lucia and they didn’t get the same vibe from the clients. They were boring and different, yes as far as location but something else, they were missing what I think are the three crucial elements: feeling, personality and dynamics.
This was 6 years ago. Today I have unleashed the total creative powers at be. I don’t really care about the parents and their opinion– they’re not really the buyer anyway! I only care about the senior!
Q: How do you prepare for a shoot? For example, is there anything you need to bring depending on where the shoot is being held (indoor/outdoor)?
A: I am huge on the pre-planning session and the quick run to Wal-Mart! Lol.
During the pre-planning, I ask the client to bring their whole closet! Really. Then the client and I will put together outfits and come up with the extras. I feel this is best. The senior feels 100% at ease and knows that I am giving my “A” game. Come shoot day, it’s a simple matter of packing the gear.
Q: What do you find to be the best camera settings to photograph seniors?
A: Trick question. The best camera? Easy Nikon, hahaha. No really, truly, it’s the mega pixels that make it. I have both Nikon D3X and Hasselblad D40. Both I shoot 100% manual, about 250th and somewhere between F1.2 and F22.
Interesting but I don’t own a zoom lens or a speedlight. I love fixed lenses and my pocket wizards.
Q: What is some valuable knowledge you’ve gained about shooting seniors?
A: Studio protection. This is huge! I am a guy, and most of my clients are ladies. Also in our time, it is not uncommon for a guy photographer to use the term “fashion shoot” just to get a girl undressed. This makes me sooooo mad! To combat this, and earn the respect of my clients and their parents, I have a female staff and require ALL seniors wear spanks under their outfits, including jeans and shorts.
I have also become very blunt. I find that best. Simply, tell the client that I’m not interested in shooting up her skirt. If the client is wearing spanks, then all the goods are covered and I am free to pose and move around without giving off the “creeper” vibe to anyone on set. I have had several dads come back to the studio after the shoot, shake my hand, and tell me how impressed they were that I took the time to care for the integrity of their daughters.
Q: What is the most challenging part of photographing seniors and how do you overcome it?
A: Creativity, for me. Most of our sessions fees (not including anything but time) average $600, prints and all other products sold at another time. So, if the clients are paying a huge session fee, then I want to make dang sure that they don’t get the same anything that someone in their school has. Yes, I might shoot the same location, but I make sure some of the elements are not the same as the last senior. I have changed my studio sessions to be what I would shoot for ad agencies. I will do true beauty shots and high-contrast, black and white editorial images. The only three backgrounds found in my studio are 18% gray, white, and a 10% gray cyc wall. I have gone as far as to put a swimming pool (cheep Wal-Mart above-ground one) in the studio. I couldn’t find anyone who would let me use theirs. Hahaha.
I really love fashion. It’s kind of like cat people, they’re really nuts about cats. They have like everything in the pet store and spoil them sick! I call it a real PASSION, and if one has passion then only they can understand all the efforts to make it happen. There is no reason for what they do and what drives them. Only that passion and their love is a reason.
I have a true passion for fashion photography.
Q: What are your most popular Simply Color Lab products to sell to high school seniors?
A: I sell the Fine Art Prints– mostly the black and white ones. I miss the days of printing finished images on oriental segal fiber. Those prints always had a certain tone to them. Well, I have finally gotten my files to render black and white with the same tones and quality that fiber had. Simply Color Lab now offers the media to complete the feel and quality of a fiber print.
Q: How do you encourage them to buy these products?
A: It’s simple. I have the same black and white image mounted and in the same frame without glass so my clients can touch and feel the print. It’s not rocket science to know what media print is the best.
Click Here for More Information About Craig Stidham

Black and White Photography: object without distractions

craig@bevingtonstudio.com (Craig Stidham) — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:58:00 +0000

Black-and-white as a description may be considered something of a misnomer, in that the images are not ordinarily starkly contrasted black and white, but combine black and white in a continuum producing a range of shades of gray. Further, many prints, especially those produced earlier in the development of photography, were in sepia (mainly for archival stability), which yielded richer, more subtle shading than reproductions in plain black-and-white. Color photography provides a much greater range of shade, but part of the appeal of black and white photography is its more subdued monochromatic character.
From Wikipedia,

When someone looks at a black and white photograph, they will try to tell you about the feelings that evokes them. When they tell speak you might get words like soft, dynamic, and beautiful. Then ask another person to speak about the same image and they might say something completely different. The beauty of black and white photography is that it can take on whole new different meanings depending on what it is your shooting.

As all photography was originally monochrome, or black and white, it's easy to feel a sense of nostalgia over them. Today, many modern day photographers choose to shoot or post-process in black and white, creating striking photos like you'll see in this post.

Whether it's capturing the texture of an object or seeing the form, shading, pattern or tone, black and white photography will give you a greater appreciation for life's little details. By taking away color, you'll see an object without distractions.

From an artistic viewpoint; color depicts reality. Black and white is an interpretation of reality.

Bevington Studio is bringing our fashion style and slamming into the fine art would of black and white photography. You as the client already know Bevington Studio has been unique in shooting senior pictures in color. Now look at our senior pictures in Black and White !

Call to book your unique fashion style senior pictures today.
Bevington Studio: 806-359-4117

craig@bevingtonstudio.com (Craig Stidham) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:30:00 +0000

At bevington Studio we design really unique senior pictures. Most of our images have a real fashion look to the images, That's because I have spent the last 14 years shooting a ton of fashion photography. Here are a few more images for you to see.

To see more of our unique senior pictures you can look us up on FACEBOOK

or go online to see our website at
BEVINGTON STUDIO

We are also now on YouTube

Bevington Studio - Choose the best!

craig@bevingtonstudio.com (Craig Stidham) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:20:00 +0000

    Thank you for your inquiry about choosing Bevington Studio for your Senior Pictures.   Please allow me paragraphs to introduce our studio to you and give you some general information on things like our policies, pricing, value, etc...

    We are dedicated to providing totally awesome, unique and different senior pictures. Honestly every studio will say that so read on and we will show you how we can do that for you. We are a family owned and operated business in the Texas panhandle for more than 12 years. All of the images here are created by one photographer, Craig Stidham.
So what you see is really what you get.

    1. We guarantee that you will love the senior pictures that we create! If you are not totally in love with the images from your session at your 1st initial viewing appointment, we will reshoot your entire session free! You have the confidence of knowing that if you don’t like them, We will try a reshoot, then if your still not 100% the studio will refund your session fee.

    2. We want to blow you away with images that are worthy of being published in top photography industry magazines as well as, but more importantly, adorn the walls of your home for generations! Our high school senior photographs have been published some of the leading photo industry print magazines and websites, but the best accolade for us is seeing moms cry when they see their young adults “senior picture” images for the first time. 99% of the initial viewings of our senior pictures here involve someone shedding tears of joy and memories that we have created*. (*Dad’s crying about how much money it’s going to cost has actually never happened, but many dads have also shed a few tears here at the artistry and beauty of their child’s senior portraits )   It’s our goal to create art that will show off your seniors true spirit, and we will get the camera to connect with them in a way that only an experienced artist could.

    3. Choose the best! A “Senior Portrait” session could be a stressful day in both of your lives. If you were considering open heart surgery would you look for the lowest price physician? Or would you go to your friend that thinks she could do your open heart surgery because she has watched every episode of TV’s “Grey’s Anatomy” and she just bout a new knife? Price alone does not mean that you get “value” and or “quality” We are not the most expensive photo studio around but we believe in what we do that the value of what we do. With our 0% interest payment plan options that are done on a handshake everyone is approved no questions asked. Our multi pose senior photography packages start as low as $299. Most of our clients do spend over $1,000 but that’s because we do a phenomenal job and they want to buy many or all of the images we create.

    Senior Picture Importance. A while back I was discussing the story of a senior session with a client. A seniors dad whom I’m going to call “Joe” for this story came in for senior pictures. He was very adamant about “suit and tie” formal photos of his son. We do that by the way, a mix of traditional, formal, and casual. Joe had no interest what so ever in having photos of his son wearing the clothes he wore to school and with personal items like his skateboard. Joe was a professional business man and had Ivy league fortune 500 dreams for his son. The suit and tie (that his son would never wear without an argument) got taken, and the other more personal images were worked out as a compromise. Two years after graduation Joe’s son was tragically killed in an auto accident. Joe came into the photo studio to thank the photographer for insisting on taking images that really showed off his son’s personality and spirit. He said the fun and personalized images truly captured who his son was in his life, and he was so thankful that images were done that way. Senior pictures show off how our kids are choosing to fit into the world their own way. If we photographed George Washington’s senior pictures you can sure as heck bet that we would be using an Axe and a Cherry tree as a prop!   We had one senior that broke his dads windshield accidentally with a golf ball while practicing in the front yard. We took some senior photo’s of him swinging his golf club in an alley with a bunch of broken windows behind him... Tying memories and experiences like that together are fun and what great senior pictures are all about!

    If you are still wanting more info on our studio that’s fine and please call us for that. I am including a couple of sample images that really show you the difference in our Senior images. As an added bonus if you contact us within 24hrs of me posting this blog, to schedule your senior session, we will allow you to credit the entire session fee towards your collection purchase. There are some restrictions and requirements on that offer, like it must be photographed in the summer and on weekdays only, but call us and we will explain it in more detail, but it’s a savings of up to $200.

I am looking forward to hearing from you very soon....

Craig Stidham
www.bevingtonstudio.com

Srenior Review

craig@bevingtonstudio.com (Craig Stidham) — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:13:00 +0000

Srenior Review

Texas Destination Senior Portraits

craig@bevingtonstudio.com (Craig Stidham) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:19:00 +0000

Destination Senior Pictures are in demand. Bevington Studio is now traveling to all parts of Texas simply because of the diversity in images. When we take a client to a new location, they get a one of a kind fashion experience. San Antonio, Texas is one of those places.

Check out our newest video on youtube.

Facebook is a wonderful tool. Through Facebook, Seniors are able to see our senior pictures through our fan page. As we all know, Facebook gives us the ability to network with people all over the world, so before choosing your local photographer and getting stuck with the same old senior pictures call Bevington Studio to see if we are going to be in your area. We can be reached at 806-359-4117 Monday-Friday or on the web at www.bevingtonstudio.com

See more destination senior pictures on Facebook here -> Destination Senior Pictures
Also, don’t forget to add us. We often share when and where we are taking some of our Destination Senior Pictures. So far we have photographed seniors from Lubbock, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio, Texas

Here are a few new senior portraits from yesterdays photo shoot in Canyon, Texas.


Destination Senior Pictures


Senior pictures, Canyon, Texas

http://www.bevingtonstudio.com

craig@bevingtonstudio.com (Craig Stidham) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:06:00 +0000

High School Senior Portraits, Bevington Studio Photography, Fashion, Models, Seniors. http://www.bevingtonstudio.com (806) 359-4117 Craig Stidham has been a professional fashion photographer for 20 years. Craig is passionate about his work and is focused on delivering true artwork.

Senior Portrait, www.bevingtonstudio.com

Bevington Studio new photographs for this half year. We are always changing styles and looks for models, fashion and high school senior's portraits. Never boring never old under the master photographer, Craig Stidham. He taking high school senior portraits to a new level. By treating every senior like pro models your sure to get the high fashion images your looking for. Bevington Studio has three session types. Each Session is designed to be a bit more fashionable from the next. Check out there work at www.bevingtonstudio.com or call the studio for details. 806-359-4117

NOW BOOKING SENIOR SESSIONS !!
806-359-4117

thanks,
Craig Stidham, Owner
Bevington Studio
806-359-4117

2724 Westhaven Village
Amarillo, Texas
79109

Amarillo High School Seniors - New Black & White Sessions

craig@bevingtonstudio.com (Craig Stidham) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:13:00 +0000

Hey All you High school Seniors. Check out our new Black & White Senior sessions.
We have once again taken an extreme fashion look and added the missing link. That is true black and white tones. This is not just a photoshop action ! Our Black and White conversions are photography going back to the roots of ART !

Bevington Studio under the Master photographer, Craig Stidham is taking high school senior portraits to a new level. By treating every senior like pro models your sure to get the high fashion images your looking for. Bevington Studio has three session types. Each Session is designed to be a bit more fashionable from the next. Check out there work at www.bevingtonstudio.com or call the studio for details. 806-359-4117

NOW BOOKING SENIOR SESSIONS !!
806-359-4117

Amarillo Fashion Photography

craig@bevingtonstudio.com (Craig Stidham) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:18:00 +0000

Here are a few new images from out Fashion Shoot for Liz Hannon Designs.
Again the crew was a blast to work with! Liz really has some of the most amazing dresses.

Liz Hannon: Designer
Craig Stidham: Photographer
Lauren W: Model
Pam Lary: Photo-A
Michelle V: Photo-A
Karen W: MUA

Bevington Studio, Amarillo, Tx

Amarillo Fashion Photography

craig@bevingtonstudio.com (Craig Stidham) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:49:00 +0000

Bevington Studio in Amarillo, Texas has gotten to meet on of the coolest Cats ever.
Liz Hannon, of Hannon Designs.

We are embarking on a photographic fashion journey through her designs. As You can see by Liz's Dress designs her style and fashion science is right up our ally. The crew here is totally digging her Wedding dresses.

We see so many wedding dresses but, Hannon Designs has totally brought a new look to the wedding bride.

Here are a few images from Day 1 shoot. Stay tuned for Day 2 images Soon.

ON SALE NOW ! - Amarillo Photography

craig@bevingtonstudio.com (Craig Stidham) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:09:00 +0000

ALL Studio Portraits are on sale now !

call to book your session today.

Senior: January is the TIME to order graduation invites. I know your thinking of graduation right now... but wishing you were done with school ! Well it's coming fast! This is the ONLY time we can offer a sales on invites or call Soon. SALE END Jan 27th.

Stop by and see our new website @ www.bevingtonstudio.com

PAIGE Sr. Fashion

craig@bevingtonstudio.com (Craig Stidham) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:23:00 +0000

Jaslyn

craig@bevingtonstudio.com (Craig Stidham) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:31:00 +0000

Jaslyn

Canyon, Texas Senior Photos

craig@bevingtonstudio.com (Craig Stidham) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:45:00 +0000

Hey Here are some new images from a Senior Elite Session. This senior is from Canyon, Texas.
These images were taken all around Amarillo, Texas during the late evening.
For more information on booking a senior session with Bevington Studio feel free to call us at 806-359-4117

Hereford, Texas Sr. from Hereford High School

craig@bevingtonstudio.com (Craig Stidham) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:02:00 +0000

Paige is a Senior from Hereford High School, Hereford, Texas.
Paige wanted us to create fashion photos for her senior pictures, This is what we did.

Thanks Paige for choosing Bevington Studio for your Senior Photos.

S E N I O R FASHION

craig@bevingtonstudio.com (Craig Stidham) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:48:00 +0000

Senior photo's are in high demand right now, With graduation right around the corner getting your senior photos done is a real task. Bevington Studio knows your getting hounded by all the WEEDs out there. ( aka, pop up photographers), So we are like always, taking senior photography to the next level. Our Senior fashion work is the latest crave right now. Here are a few of our newest, like just this week, images.....

New studio gallery

craig@bevingtonstudio.com (Craig Stidham) — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:58:00 +0000

Check out our newest images done in-studio!

Look under the galleries tab, under in-studio portraits.

We now have new print collections starting

at $299

Bevington Studio is still #1 in Senior Photography! Our creative Fashion sense is not limited to the outdoors. Check out our coolest newest senior pictures at www.bevingtonstudio.com. We have started the in-studio sessions at $65.