Mid-South Color Labs

10/28/2026

Check out our new layout for Painter Portraits samples. We love the new, clean layout, easy to see before and afters, and updated samples. We have one of the best Painter artists in the country - Rita Blaylock. Let us know if we can help you create your masterpiece!

https://midsouthcolor.com/painter-portraits/

10/27/2026

We are back up on ROES! If you've tried to send orders the last couple of days, go to the Uploads section of Roes, and click "Send" or "Send All", and they should start to upload. Please let us know if you have any issues.

We thank you for your patience!

10/23/2026

A new LabTalk podcast is up, featuring "The Photographer of the Stars" - Russ Harrington!
https://ricktrummer.substack.com/p/russ-harrington-podcast-three?r=53qlza&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

10/14/2026

Excited to announce that the next "Lab Talk" podcast will be posted next week. I had the honor of sitting down with Russ Harrington, photographer to the stars, and have a fantastic conversation that you won't want to miss. Look for my post next week!

09/17/2026

https://ricktrummer.substack.com/p/dennis-hammon-podcast-two?utm_source=podcast-email&publication_id=10609862&post_id=216056223&utm_campaign=email-play-on-substack&utm_content=listen_now_button&r=8yptj4&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email

Check out Rick's latest podcast. An interview with the comparable Dennis Hammon!

Photographic Artist, Lecturer, Teacher, and Studio Owner

09/11/2026

Don't miss my next podcast, "Lab Talk"! I will be talking with Dennis Hammon, a brilliant photographic artist, studio owner, lecturer, and teacher talking about his 50-plus years in the photographic business! Watch for it to drop next week!

08/21/2026

I know a lot of people have been looking for this! Rick interviews the one and only William Branson III, Portrait Artist

An interview with the “Godfather” of the painter portrait.

08/11/2026

Excited to announce that Rick Trummer, one of our account representatives, will be starting our new Podcast, "Lab Talk" in a few days. His first guest is William Branson III, Portrait Artist, painter extraordinaire, and it will air in 10 days. Look for the link and reach out with any questions that you might have for Mr. Branson. The guest list for this next year is amazing; we are so excited to start this new chapter at Mid-South!!

07/28/2026

https://mailchi.mp/midsouthcolor/stripped-photographic-canvas

The “Mid-South Technique” mounts photographic prints to the canvas in a way that produces the most even and pronounced canvas texture. This is what makes our hand-stripped canvas prints stand apart.

04/01/2026

We’re proud to introduce Kathy Clayton as President of Mid-South Color Labs.
Since the passing of her father, Brooks Clayton, Kathy has stepped into this role carrying forward a legacy that has shaped Mid-South for more than four decades. Under Mr. Clayton’s leadership, Mid-South Color Labs grew into a nationally recognized lab, trusted by many of the country’s top professional photographers for its unwavering commitment to quality, service, and innovation.
As President, Kathy is continuing to uphold the high standards her father established; while also helping to guide Mid-South into its next chapter. We remain committed to our dedication to craftsmanship, consistency, and partnership with the professionals we serve. Mid-South Color Labs remains the same company our clients have relied on for years - now with a renewed focus on the future.
We look forward to elevating your print experience.