French Studio

09/07/2026

We were recently asked to help with the Class of 1976 High School Reunion by creating their name tags. The original yearbook photos were printed on parchment-style paper, which made getting good-quality images from the yearbook nearly impossible.

So… we went to the archives.

We’re digging through the original negatives, finding their senior portraits, and converting them to digital images - 50 years after they were taken.

This is one of those things that makes us truly love what we do. Our grandfather photographed so many people and moments in this community, carefully saved those memories, and eventually entrusted that collection to us. He was always willing to go the extra mile for the people he photographed, and we’re proud to carry that same philosophy into the work we do today, even when it means digging through boxes of negatives to deliver the highest quality pictures possible.

There’s something pretty special about bringing photographs he took nearly 50 years ago back to life for another milestone.

We can’t wait to see the finished product for the HHS Class of 1976. 📷🐯🧡🖤

09/06/2026

Lady Tigers vs. Lady Bulldogs at the Infinity Dome! 🥎

Two of our teams, one great matchup, and plenty of photos! 📸

The gallery from HJHS Lady Tiger Softball vs. HMS Bulldog Softball is now live.

👉 View the full gallery here:

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08/05/2026

📸 **HHS Fall Sports Picture Days & Online Ordering** 📸

HHS spirit teams - Cheer, Flag, and Dance - had their picture day yesterday! The remaining fall sports picture days are scheduled as follows:

⛳ **Boys & Girls Golf** ⚠️UPDATED DATE & TIME FOR GIRLS GOLF⚠️
August 11 at 4:00 p.m. at Pine Lakes

🏐 **Volleyball**
August 12 at 3:30 p.m. in HHS Memorial Gym

🎾 **Girls Tennis**
August 12 at 4:00 p.m. at HHS Tennis Courts

🏃 **Cross Country**
August 12 at 4:45 p.m. at the Football Complex

🏈 **Football**
August 12 at 6:00 p.m. at the Football Complex

Our website is officially active for ordering school sports team and group pictures! The ordering options are very similar to the picture flyer you’re used to seeing, but now you can conveniently view the choices and place your order online.

Our previous methods of ordering still available for anyone who prefers them.

Online orders may be placed anytime. Simply click the link below and choose the package or products you would like:

🔗 https://french-studio-ltd.square.site/

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us here or call us at 618-942-5328. We’re always happy to help!

Thank you for supporting French Studio, Ltd.! 🧡🖤

08/04/2026

📸 Back-to-School Pictures Without the Guesswork!

No waiting weeks to see if your child smiled, blinked, or liked their picture!

With an after-school picture session at French Studio:

✏️ You see the pictures immediately after they are taken
🍎 You choose the images and poses you actually love
📚 In most cases, your finished pictures are ready to take home that same day

Every child deserves a school picture you are happy with!

Message us to schedule an after-school back-to-school picture session.

08/03/2026

📸 Back-to-School Pictures Without the Waiting or Guesswork!

With a Back-to-School school picture session at French Studio, Ltd., you get to view your child’s pictures immediately and choose the images you love before placing your order.

No waiting weeks to find out whether your child blinked—and no worrying about pictures arriving in the mail bent, wrinkled, or torn!

In most cases, we can prepare your finished pictures for you to take home that same day.

🍎 See them
✏️ Choose them
📚 Take them home

Message us to schedule your child’s back-to-school picture session!

08/03/2026

🏈 🏐 🎾 ⛳️ A Quick Note About Spirit Signs

We have had a few questions about the spirit signs, so we wanted to provide a little clarification.

When ordering, you will be asked whether the sign is for school use or home use.

School-use signs will be displayed at the appropriate athletic venue—such as the football field, tennis courts, golf course, or inside the gym for volleyball. French Studio will coordinate with the athletic department regarding where and when the signs will be hung.

Home-use signs are for families who would like to display their athlete’s sign at home or in their yard. Metal stakes for the signs are also available for purchase in the Spirit Shop.

Spirit signs are completely optional and are not required for any athlete.

At the end of the season, the sign belongs to you. Families will be responsible for either taking the sign down after the athlete’s final game or contacting the athletic department to claim it once it has been removed.

We have designed the signs so they can hopefully be used for several seasons. If your athlete is a freshman, for example, you may take the sign home at the end of the season and bring it back to French Studio the following year. As long as it is still in good condition, we will gladly include it when the signs are hung again.

Our goal is to help paint the town orange and black and create some extra excitement and support for our student-athletes this season.

Go get ’em, Tigers! 🧡🖤

08/02/2026

🚨 LAST CALL FOR SPIRIT SIGN ORDERS! 🚨

The deadline to order your Herrin Tigers spirit signs is tomorrow, August 3rd!

Please have your order placed by the deadline so we can get everything printed, ready, and displayed in time for Meet the Tigers. 🧡🖤

Order through our online shop, or reach out to us directly if you would rather place your order the old-fashioned way.

Let’s fill the fields, courts, gym, and golf course with Tiger pride! 🐯

Go Tigers!

07/29/2026

📸 Let’s See Your School-Picture Bloopers! 😂

Have you ever opened your child’s school pictures and discovered something you definitely weren’t expecting?

A funny expression? Closed eyes? Hair doing its own thing? A strange background, or maybe even a perfectly timed fly making an appearance? 🪰😂

Drop your funniest school-picture surprise in the comments! Please only share pictures you’re comfortable posting publicly, and let’s keep it lighthearted—no need to name the school or photography company.

Sometimes the unexpected pictures make the best memories! ❤️

And when you’re ready for a back-to-school picture, you get to see and approve it before ordering. Send us a message about a back-to-school session at French Studio. Ltd.

07/29/2026

📚 It’s Back-to-School Picture Time! 📸

Not thrilled with the traditional school-picture experience? Schedule a back-to-school picture session at French Studio, Ltd.

You’ll be able to view the pictures immediately after they are taken and choose the ones you love. No waiting weeks to see them and no settling for a pose or expression you aren’t happy with!

In most cases, your finished pictures will even be ready for you to take home that same day.

Send us a message to schedule your child’s back-to-school pictures! 🍎✏️