If the dozens of cooking shows that are currently on the air have taught us anything, it's that dinners made from scratch - preferably with "fresh, local ingredients" - taste better than processed foods. Going on years of experience, we can tell you that the very same principle applies to your website.

Far too many business websites go online with stock photography images cooked into the batter. Like pre-made spice mixes, stock photos are easy to find and use, but just like those cheap substitutes in the grocery aisle, they don't give you the full depth of flavor, or in this case marketing effect, that custom photos shot in a real studio do.

If you are thinking that custom photography takes too much time or is too far in excess of your budget, 

After about a year of planning and execution, the Knightling team has created Knightling Studios, a well-appointed rental photography studio. Knightling Studios is designed to make photo shoots and photo processing more efficient and more convenient. Our ample parking, on-site restrooms, dressing room and breakroom greatly reduce the logistical complications that can arise from attempting to get everyone organized and ready in a tight timeframe. The built-in cyclorama takes hours out of the post-shoot editing and touch-up process. Custom photography on a white, seamless backdrop creates excellent images for your website or marketing materials. The few shoots we’ve done so far have yielded exceptional results. We think you’ll be impressed too; check them out at the new Knightling Studios website.

After five years of membership and a year of service on the Board of Directors, Kellie Sherrill, founder and president of Knightling, Inc., has been appointed to the position of Secretary/Treasurer of the Executives Association of Long Beach (EALB). She has also been designated chairman of the social committee. Kellie is currently the youngest member of EALB and likely the youngest member to ever hold these positions within the organization. Executives Association of Long Beach is a group dedicated to the mutual benefit of its members through providing opportunities for networking and the creation of long-term business relationships; for more information, please visit their Knightling-managed website. If you want to learn more about Kellie, click here.