About Us
It all started in college. As art students, we fell in love with photography. Everything from mixing darkroom chemicals to making black and white prints in the tiny university darkroom at 3 a.m. was an adventure. And of course, the act of taking photographs was always very exciting. And still is.
For us, a photograph is a story. It's more than just a snap of the shutter—we think about our images as artwork, taking into account composition, lighting, and more. We think outside the frame.
When we started FinestraPhoto in 2004, our goal was to blend art with commercial photography. Today, we're doing just that by providing customers with fine art photographs.
FinestraPhoto can fulfill all of your photography needs. We use the latest digital technology to produce razor sharp, high resolution photographs. We also have a mobile light studio to enhance any environment. And we also use 35mm and medium format film to create traditional print photographs.
FinestraPhoto is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, but our photography has taken us around the world. Please contact us today if you are interested in any of our photography services. If you're outside the Knoxville area, we're always willing to make travel arrangements with adequate advanced notice.
For general inquiries please e-mail us at info@finestraphoto.com. Or click here to request additional information.
Photography has always been a family affair. When Lia was a baby, her father—a photo enthusiast and entrepreneur—opened a camera shop in the Philippines. Her first toy was a Canon A-1. (What a toy!)
After graduate school, Lia combined her writing background with photography and design, and has been working in corporate communications since 2005. In addition to working as a corporate photographer, Lia designs and edits print publications for area businesses and creative agencies.
Lia is also a BlurbNation Custom Bookmaker. She creates personal books and books for organizations. Click here to visit her bookstore.
www.thinklia.com
www.flickr.com/photos/thinklia
www.twitter.com/thinklia
Brandon's interest in photography started at a young age, but it wasn't until the late 1990s when he really became a bona fide shutterbug. Brandon got his first SLR at that time, and the rest is history.
Brandon has worked for photography studios and with professional photographers in East Tennessee. He's also taught photography classes and courses in digital photography and photo-editing at East Tennessee State University.
In addition to photography, Brandon also works with interactive web technologies, designing and implementing websites and new media applications.
www.brandonballentine.com
www.flickr.com/photos/brandonballentine
www.twitter.com/bballentine
We're a busy duo! But there are many ways to stay in touch and keep up with us—wherever we may be. Follow our every move through Twitter, or check out some of our latest photographs (fine art and commercial) on our Flickr page.
Everyone's invited to join the party and be a part of FinestraPhoto's Flickr group. Check for monthly photo assignments, upload pictures, and make friends! See our Fine Art page for more details.