WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1928
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
PAGE FIVE
THERE MUST BE A REASON
Only one camera, a 3-A Graflex, besides apparatus for Kodak finishing and two dilapidated counters, constituted the only equipment of the D'Ambra Photo Service when opened on September 9th, 1925.
But back of this inadequate equipment there was something which the public quickly recognized as even more important; something which the public quickly took advantage of --Skill.
Today--three years and one month later--that same organization has so progressed as to be well entrenched in the confidence of the public. Moreover, it is equipped to take care of almost anything in the photographic field.
MOTION PICTURES--A standard motion picture camera-the only one we know of in this city and one of the few in the state of Kansas-makes it possible for us to take care of one of the most interesting and fascinating branches of the profession.
COMMERCIAL WORK--An 8x10 view camera--with telephoto lens--is available for commercial work. We believe this is the only one so equipped in this state.
PORTRAITS--A portrait camera--the best that money can buy--is employed for this popular branch of the trade. However, because of limited space, no group larger than four people can be accommodated at any one sitting.
KODAK FINISHING -- Our Kodak finishing service (in at 8 tonight--out at 2 tomorrow) is, we believe, the most popular in town. So far as we can determine, it is patronized more than all other organizations and individuals doing this type of work in this city, combined.
ACTION--Three cameras are available and are extensively used for action photography Our success in this branch of the profession is supreme and needs no mention.
The D'Ambra Photo Service is more than just a photo "shop." It is a news and feature photograph gathering organization. Our work appears in the leading publications of the United States--especially in the Rotogravure sections of Sunday supplements. Our photographic service is not limited to the United States alone--for we reach markets in all the capitals of the world. Our success, therefore, is not accidental.
We have no branches, no agents and employ no coupon salesmen. Nor do we offer special inducements by drives or premiums. Our business is conducted on a strictly cash basis. It has grown because the public has recognized our greatest asset--Skill.
D'AMBRA PHOTO SERVICE
1115 Massachusetts St.
(Opposite Court House)
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