Everyone has a past.

Somewhere in time, right after surf woodies were still easily spotted on Pacific Coast Hwy and substantially before Valley Girls emerged, you would have found Don and Parlee Chambers growing up in Southern California: He on Manhattan Beach and she in the orange-groved San Fernando Valley. Back then, beach cottages merged with inland storefronts of deco design and, further in, fields and farms were gradually dotted by streets of post-WWII houses. Dirt boulevards and roadside stands, surfing long boards and hunting grunion aren't just a part of family lore but of their own memories. Raised by parents who were also born in LA, (back in the 1920's), the memories, spirit and roots of the very early California experience are very much a part of who they are.

Surprisingly, however, in the face of choosing the best city for a new commercial photography studio, the waves being made in Atlanta are what lured Don down to the "real" South. Success happened fast. Highly regarded photography, great people, 2 kids (Lily and Dustin) and the perfect dog, has made Atlanta home. To be sure, that bold move in '83 was a sweet decision.

Now, 24 years after freshly rolling onto Peachtree Street, and with the notable success of the former Pelosi & Chambers studio under their belt, Don and Parlee have created Studio Chambers. Located in Atlanta's historic Inman Park, the comfortable, state of the art, 4500 sq ft studio is an expression of all that has brought them to this new place in time.

Take Don.

Award-winning Don Chambers is known today for his dynamically honest people photography. His training at the Art Center College of Design followed by his 3 year stint of assisting back in Hollywood, prepared him well for the scope of production that often rolls into his studio. Perpetually energetic, Don is well known for bringing out the best of every person who steps in front of his lens. A more relaxed, cooperative and funny photographer you will be hard pressed to find.

Then add Parlee.

Parlee Chambers has spent her lifetime in creative endeavor. Her many years of production, photography, painting, art direction and styling work making her someone you will be grateful to have handling the many facets of any project you might throw her way. She creates each still life with the heart of a painter, the eye of a stylist and a calm and easy attitude that both clients and crew appreciate. Every shoot and it's pre-production are bettered by her creative mindset, tip-top organization and the attention she pays to the needs of crew, agency and client.

And some Dustin.

Dustin Chambers is the next generation of talent, so far winning awards in both film and photography.  He captures people and places with a sophisticated edge yet full of emotion. His editing and videography is charged with energy and both find their way into both news sites, broadcast and now advertising assignments.

And Great Stuff Happens.

With their years of collective experience, added to a perfectly matched crew, Don, Parlee and Dustin make each advertising, editorial or annual report image count and ensure that the client sails home with exactly what they were looking for, and then some. At Studio Chambers, talent, skill and a happy atmosphere brew up amazing imagery.

Acknowledgements:

No one gets anywhere in this world alone. We would especially like to thank the following wonderful people:

Steve Martin of Blue Ridge Design for his design work, the involvment of Josh Dempsey and Corporate Reports, and especially to Bartram Nason at subproduction for making things run.

All of our great crew members that appear in this period image of the Edgewood Avenue studio, including (from left to right): Dorothy O'Connor, our trusty studio queen (and talented photographer), Mandy Kibler, stylist to the stars, Dustin Chambers, the NEXT generation, Chris Parsons USA, who has deserted us for New York City, Mr. Bill Howard, oh we love you so. Next, that's Parlee. Next, you got it, that's Don. Halo the Golden, our Best Friend and studio mascot, Cannon Pearson, the Wizard, who composited, colorized and retouched all the old and new elements of this image.