Our Story – Four Decades of Photography Excellence

Founded in 1980 by Herbert Kuper, Advanced Photo & Imaging began as a small basement studio. Herb started out photographing weddings, bar mitzvahs, corporate events, and family portraits, quickly earning a reputation for creativity, technical precision, and unmatched service.

From the start, our in-house photo lab set us apart, allowing us to maintain complete control over image quality, color accuracy, and turnaround times — a commitment to excellence we continue to uphold today.

From Aerial Photography to Creative Imaging

Before opening the studio, Herb honed his skills as an aerial surveyor, using a 4×5 Linhof camera to capture landscapes from small planes and operating a massive Zeiss camera for land survey photography. His career has taken him around the world — from wildlife photography across Africa to covering Formula 1 Grand Prix races in South Africa, England, Belgium, and Monte Carlo, as well as shooting stunning black-and-white photography in Peru, Europe, and Russia. His photojournalistic approach continues to inspire our artistic style today.

A New Era of Photo Restoration & Creative Services

In 2013, Joe Chatman joined Advanced Photo & Imaging as our lead photo restoration specialist. A graduate of the Atlanta College of Art (now SCAD), Joe is an award-winning artist with expertise in photography, painting, drawing, and digital design. His background includes graphic design for Fox Sports South, Artifact Design, Turner, and TNT, as well as over 15 years photographing models, musicians, and actors.

Joe’s passion lies in restoring vintage photographs, repairing damage, and bringing treasured images back to life. His combined skills in Photoshop editing, retouching, and artistic composition make him an essential part of our creative team.

Why Clients Nationwide Choose Advanced Photo & Imaging

For over 40 years, our team has provided clients across the country with:

• Expert Photo Restoration Services – Repairing faded, torn, or water-damaged images
• Professional Headshots – For business professionals, actors, and online profiles
• Family & Portrait Photography – Creating timeless keepsakes for all occasions
• Custom Graphic Design – Branding materials, marketing designs, and print layouts
• Digital Imaging Services – Scanning, editing, and archival-quality printing

We work with both local customers who visit our studio and nationwide clients who ship their photos or send files digitally. No matter where you are, every project is handled with the same artistry, precision, and care.

Serving Clients Everywhere

While our studio is based in Georgia, we proudly serve customers across the United States and internationally. Whether you’re searching for professional photo restoration, high-quality headshots, or custom graphic design, Advanced Photo & Imaging delivers results you can trust — wherever you are.