APPLICATION:Professional photography business providing in-studio and event  photo services.

CHALLENGE: Become the top rated photography studio in all of Southern California.

SOLUTION: Using the Mitsubishi DPS Click 5000 photo processing system.

KTTV, FOX broadcast affiliate in Los Angeles named Bleu Cotton Photography as Southern California’s premier photography studio. According to owner Bleu Cotton, one of the company’s greatest success is attributable to Mitsubishi Electric’s professional photography equipment and Mitsubishi’s quality services.  Cotton purchased Mitsubishi’s DPS Click 5000 digital photo processing system over a year ago and has achieved tremendous success with the system.

Husband and wife Bleu and Alison Cotton use the DPS Click 5000 to produce professional photos in their studio. “We first began using Mitsubishi products because they are reliable, versatile and most importantly, cost efficient,” said Bleu.  “Prior to purchasing the Click 5000, we needed a full time technician to handle problems that might arise in the studio. Today, the entire agency knows how to use the Click 5000 and we haven’t had a single problem yet.” 

The versatility and efficiency of the Mitsubishi DPS Click 5000 has assisted Bleu Cotton Photography in its ascension to the number one studio in Orange County. Co-owner and wife Allison stated, “The Click 5000 is a system that everybody can operate and the touch screen makes printing photographs more streamlined and effective.  We are much more efficient with the Click 5000 because we don’t have the same technology breakdowns or printer obstacles to deal with.”      

Like most businesses, the success of Bleu Cotton Photography is based upon client appreciation and satisfaction. “When we are photographing a wedding we want a certain level of interaction that allows our clients to open up and feel comfortable with us. This provides great photo opportunities and creates a relationship that we take very seriously,” said Bleu. “We are providing our clients with a product that will last a lifetime and we want them to appreciate our commitment to excellence. The Click 5000 provides a reliable customization and enhancement of photos that produces amazing images. We have the capability of printing multiple photo shoots on one machine, which allows us to quickly fulfill orders and distribute them to our clients in a timely fashion.” 

The state-of-the-art DPS Click 5000 takes the hassle out of photo printing, saving retailers and photographers time and money in the process.  The unit features a large 17” SXGA menu-driven touch screen, making the photo center easy to navigate and control.

Additionally, the DPS Click 5000 provides a full spectrum of photo editing and enhancement features, allowing users to zoom in on specific sections of the image, crop, magnify, enlarge and remove redeye.  More advanced features such as color balance, brightness, contrast and saturation are also controllable with just two buttons.  For specialty image printing, such as photo holiday cards, birth announcements and business cards, the DPS Click 5000 comes equipped with a set of Aperion frames and borders, allowing the user to easily design and create a personalized announcement for any occasion.

“Almost everything in today’s photography industry is different from five years ago, Bleu Cotton noted.  “Mitsubishi has set a very high standard with this system and we look forward to purchasing Mitsubishi products in the future.”