The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1900-10-11
A MODERN STUDIO.
q. 4. Michael Is We'll rittcd Up Tor Photo
graphic work.

q. T.. Michael u We'll FITTED ~ Tor ilhoto-
graphic work.
\ reporter for THE News steppcd
into the photograph studio of &. =
Michael the other day to SEQ what he
could, and was surprised aud delighted
at discovering much not apparent to
the casual observer. He learned, In
the first place, that 1t Is an establishment
of far more Importance than would be
supposed and the large sum OF money
that must have beer invested was n
revelation.
Mr.. Michael is thoroughly imbuod
with his art and has made many and
substantial improvements to the studio
since he came into possession, all of
which add materially to the quality and
variety of work he turns out.
Mr.. Michael prides himself particularly
upon his lighting effects, the rotouohing,
quality and variety of photographs and
the finish.
His light has been 80 arranged that he
can make it almost entirely dark,
entirely light or admit whatever light Is
necessary. This il done with n system
o ::curtains and screens mostycomplete,
and by them he can bring the figure OF
the photograph out into such relief that
it seems entirely separated from the
background. 1t also admits OF n total
elimination Of shadow, except such that
is essential to accurately describe the
features, the pose and the drapery.
Miss Anna Killen does his retouching
and she is certainly IN adept, competent
to handle the most delicate work
imaginable. Her employer takes partic-
ular pride in Miss Killen's work and is
willing to place her in competition with
any retoucher in Nebraska as to quality
and style Of work. The samples shown
were certsinly very fine.
The finish is clear, brilliant and per.
feet and adds materially to the. appear
ance of the work done.
Mr.. Michael is prepared to meet any
demand in style and size of mounts.
iic Has u - 10 NNoIh VI an Nv it''N'
styles and novelties. The writer's
particular attention was attracted by a
new mount known us the Rembrandt
the newest thing out and sure to prove
popular. While Mr.. Michael is particu-
lar to eliminate shade from the photo
graph proper, he has introduced it into
this mount, with a most pleasing effect.
The card is hand shaded. The shade
begins as a light gray at Il corner and
the tone is graduated until it is almost
black at the opposite corner. 1t must
be seen to be appreciated. When fin
ished it is a fit ornament to the most
sumptuous home.
Mr.. Michael is an adept at grouping
and has some choice samples Of work in
this line.
In interior and exterior view work he
has done a great deal and is certainly
most expert. His pictures are all sizes
from stamp size to II by IA. In buttons
and medallions he has a choice selec-
ton, his speciality being the late and
nobby oval medallion some of which are
hand tinted with natural colors.
In picture frames he has over 80 diff
ferent kinds and i'll mouldings 70 late
varieties. His stock of mattings is
large and complete with a choice from
10 kinds. He is therefore prepared to
do anything in frame work.
Mr.. Michael is prepared and glad to
handle the work of the amateur trade,
doing it in a thoroughly artistic manner.
He already has considerable to do in
this line and has given good satisfaction.
He does all kinds of charging in
crayon, water color, sepia, gillette,
bromide, oil and pastel, and also handles
decorative pictures in pastel, bromide
and oil work. Artists materials are
also kept on sale by Mr.. Michael.
In fact anyone needing anything in
the photograph or artist line will do
we'll to call on Mr. Michael before plac.
ing their order. His studio is on Nor.
folk avenue, between Fourth and Fifth
streets.