CAMPBELL SALGADO
Studio

A Brief History of Our Studio

2005 - 2007

We dub this time "The New Era." Campbell Salgado Studio logged its first full year in its current location, following extended renovation efforts. After recognizing that the team, the business, and its clients had outgrown its previous space, we spent nearly a year searching for a new place to call home.

What we found is literally a home, a 1908 crafstman-style house nestled in the beautiful Portland, Oregon neighborhood of Sellwood. Our new studio bares the mark of almost-endless toil: hammers on nails, hands in dirt, and upgrading of equipment. Our future from this point forward represents much great progress: solidifying of team members, honing of process and service, and the perfect fit for our clients.

2004

Two-thousand and four: a year for technology. Forged from tradition and a love for film, Kim and Francisco could no longer resist the benefits of going digital. With research in hand and the trials of the industry before it, Campbell Salgado Studio plunged into the current generation with state-of-the-art computers and cameras. We brought in professional digital artists, revamped our process, and discovered the means to create the same old look and feel in the all-new digital medium.

2000 - 2003

The turn of the century represents the beginning of the growth period. Symbolically emphasized by the birth of Kim and Francisco's son, Tamaio, this time represents the system at work. Having found a niche in the market, the uniqueness of the Campbell Salgado image did all the selling. With the help of its first full-time employee, the studio built its client base and solidified its reputation.

1997 - 1999

The late 90s could probably be toasted as the turning point. Beset by an unfortunate chain of personal tragedies, Kim left her work as an art therapist to join Francisco in the studio full time. In need of a new outlet to focus her talents, Francisco thrust a camera into her hands and instructed her to push buttons. Out of the support of Francisco's love and technical guidance, a new photographer was born.

A team was also formed. Kim and Francisco could share their creative expression while at each other's side.

Kim's business instincts brought a sudden infusion of momentum to their work. A female friend expecting her first child asked Kim to capture her on film shortly before her due date. The result, an amazingly fresh and artistic perspective of pregnancy, took everyone by surprise. Following this discovery, the market showed its appreciation with more frequent knocking on our doors.

1995 - 1996

As most of us are at some point in our lives, Kim and Francisco were faced with a big question: "Where do we go from here?" This is not always an easy question to answer. Confronted with the challenge, the husband and wife needed to earn a living while finding the answer.

Kim helped Francisco open a business in Portland's historic Towne Building, mixing photography and sculpture into a unique blend of creative services. With a few portraits here, and instruction on the art of figure studies there, the operation was an endeavor of personal passion.

Joining forces on weekends, Francisco spent weekdays photographing a mix of models, actors, and high-school seniors, and Kim put her academic accomplishments to use in the field of Art Therapy.

1992 - 1994

Kim and Francisco meet, and are married just seven months later. They embarked on a months-long tour of Europe during the summer of 1993, capping their trip by getting married in Greece.

Their return home marked the beginning of Kim's masters studies. Francisco began teaching photography at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington, and later sculpture at Portland Community College. The two were inseparable in spite of their independant endeavors, and together they formed the first edition of their joint business venture, a small arts and sculpture outfit titled Hall of Dreams Studios.

Our Track Record for Philanthropy

One of the great many things we are proud of is our involvement with local and national philanthropic organizations. We feel it is important to be involved with the community, and regularly donate our time and professional services as a part of this committment. You'll find examples of our contributions in the section of our website for our partners.