Creating keepsakes

When it comes to having family photos taken, it helps to have two family members at your side. Sisters Brenda Hathaway and Laura Capua opened Family Treasures Photography Studio at 6684 Dixie Highway in suite F of the Ritter’s Country Square less than a month ago, in pursuit of their passion.
The studio can be used for glamour shots, old-time photos, family gatherings, senior photos, pet photos, children’s photos and can be booked for on-location shoots.
Capua brings her decade of studio photography experience to her first solo venture.
‘When I was younger, I always liked having a camera with me and taking pictures,? Capua said.
‘We wanted to go into business together, since she has a lot of experience with photography and I’ve always been a shutterbug,? Hathaway said.
‘It came up to where we were both available to do something like this and we thought it would be a great mix.?
Hathaway expects glamour shots to be a big hit with clients. Family Treasures has vintage clothing and jewelry for photos of any era.
‘Ladies love getting dressed up and so do little kids,? she said.
‘For our old-time photo shoots, we’re going to have a lot of different scenes set up.
‘To have the antique black-and-whites or grayed pictures, I think that’s going to go over well.?
The studio also has men’s suits and hats for dress up.
Family Treasures is equipped with numerous set configurations and several different digital backgrounds.
It can even solve a Mother’s Day gift-giving quandary.
‘It’s hard buying your mother something that has everything, so giving a gift certificate for her picture or a family photo is a great option,? Hathaway said.
Capua and Hathaway are planning a May 12 grand opening for the studio.
Family Treasures Photography Studio, 6684 Dixie Highway Suite F, can be reached at 248-620-9746. The studio is open Wed.-Fri 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. ? 5 p.m. Visit www.familytreasuresphoto.com for more information.