Photos: PictureMe Portrait Studios(R) Give Families a New Reason to Smile
March 12 2009 - 7:35AM
PR Newswire (US)
New, All-Digital Studios at Walmart Help Busy Families Create
Unique, Affordable Keepsakes ST. LOUIS, March 12 /PRNewswire/ --
The schedules of today's families seem to be busier than ever.
Juggling work demands, school calendars and extracurricular
activities, as well as extended family gatherings and other
commitments, leaves little time for parents to properly capture key
milestones along the way via family portraits. Plus, family budgets
keep tightening in the tough economy. To view the Multimedia News
Release, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/pictureme/37426/ But
now, PictureMe Portrait Studios'(R) fully digital studios in
Walmart stores enable parents to preserve memories conveniently and
affordably. With professional photographers who know how to make
any portrait occasion a success, PictureMe Portrait Studios(R)
offer more portrait options and packages than ever, all at great
prices. "The beauty of an all-digital studio is that parents can
review poses and view portraits with enhancements - such as
artistic and tinting effects, cropping, and adding text and
graphics - immediately after a professional session," said Renato
Cataldo, president and CEO of CPI Corp., which owns and operates
PictureMe Portrait Studios(R). "Then, moms and dads can choose
favorites and collaborate with the photographer to create the
perfect keepsake or gift, including anything from wallet-size
prints to one-of-a-kind wall portraits." PictureMe Portrait
Studios(R) are located in Walmart stores, making it a convenient
stop for even the busiest family. For a studio near you, please
visit http://www.pictureme.com/cpi/en-US/StudioLocator/. About
PictureMe Portrait Studios(R) PictureMe Portrait Studios(R),
located in approximately 1,600 Walmart stores, provide
family-friendly digital portrait photography services at a great
value. PictureMe Portrait Studios(R) are owned by CPI Corp., which
has been providing families with innovative portrait options at
affordable package prices for 60 years. About CPI CORP. CPI Corp.
has been dedicated to helping families conveniently create
cherished photography portrait keepsakes that capture a lifetime of
memories for more than 60 years. CPI Corp. provides portrait
photography services in approximately 3,100 locations, principally
in Sears and Walmart stores. As the first in the category to
convert to a fully digital format, CPI Corp. studios offer unique
posing options, creative photography selections, a wide variety of
sizes and an unparalleled assortment of enhancements to customize
each portrait - all for an affordable price. CPI Corp. is based in
St. Louis and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker: CPY).
http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/pictureme/37426DATASOURCE: CPI Corp.
CONTACT: Christina Klenotic, Vice President of Dix & Eaton for
CPI Corp., +1-216-241-4636, Web Site: http://www.cpicorp.com/
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