Medford Happenings

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Good evening! In this episode of Medford Happenings, host John Petrella interviews Gus Kayafas and Ross Kiah from Palm Press Studio, located in Medford Square. The studio, which functions as a photographic atelier, has a long history and has recently opened its doors to the public in Medford.

Key Highlights:
Background & History: Gus Kayafas founded Palm Press in 1976 (1:31).

Over the decades, the studio has operated in various locations, including Concord, Waltham, and Chelsea, consistently maintaining a high-quality darkroom (1:37 – 3:00).

The Medford Move: The studio relocated to Medford during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gus and Ross credit the supportive community and local businesses for making the move a success (3:02 – 9:33).

Studio Services: Palm Press Studio offers a wide range of services, including traditional darkroom processing, digital imaging, and professional framing for everything from artwork to sports memorabilia (15:10 – 16:44).

Education & Community: The team emphasizes education, offering one-on-one darkroom lessons and hosting artist talks and book signings to connect with the local community (18:08 – 20:53).

Photography Books: The studio has expanded into a bookstore, carrying a curated selection of new and used photography books, stemming from Gus’s lifelong collection and passion (27:31 – 29:20).

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