The Studio K effect is reflected in the build up to the photography session, the process of making portraits being as memorable as the pictures themselves. At its picturesque property in Nungambakam, hairstylists and make-up artistes carefully add finishing touches, in readiness for photographer Jana Menon. A veteran with 30 years of industry experience, he creates frames that capture the essence of his subjects. Part of Nippon Enterprises South, which operates 12 Konica Colour Labs in
Chennai, Studio K is the first in the city to offer exclusive portrait photography services.

 

Its portfolio includes weddings, baby photos, alliance photos as well as family pictures and model portfolios. Its 4000 sq ft landscaped garden is the ideal option for outdoor photography.

 

The operations at Studio K are highly customised to provide optimum service and product quality. The studio’s bookings are strictly by appointment; it handles just two to three customers on weekdays and about four to five on weekends. Menon
clicks about 100 to 150 snaps, using high-end digital cameras and carefully selected backdrops. A 55-inch plasma TV positioned above the photography area, in wireless connection with the camera, facilitates viewing of the image as soon as it is shot.
The photographer aids clients in their selection by pointing out the portraits that are technically perfect.

 

 

 

 

 

The photographer aids clients in their selection by pointing out the portraits that are technically perfect. Apart from the top-of-the-line digital photography and lighting equipment used here, the technically advanced studio includes spacious and well furnished dressing rooms and a portrait viewing lounge. After the portraits are taken, clients can settle into the lounge, the first of its kind in the city, to view all their photographs on a plasma TV. Pictures chosen, a team of skilled technicians and sophisticated software get to work adding deft little touches to give the images a flawless quality.

 

The photographs are printed using high end machinery on quality photo paper, in accordance to the required dimensions of the client. The portraits are framed in classic Italian hardwood frames, making the finished product as impressive as the process.
With an overseas degree in Imaging Systems Management, Chetan Acharya has been the driving force behind Studio K’s success. He believes that commitment to perfection and the urge to serve better can never go out of fashion. “Studio K has now
been relocated to Sterling Road, and features one of the largest studios in India with completely upgraded equipment and lighting. The infrastructure to photograph even groups of 100 people is now in place,” says Acharya.