Birrell Signature Photography Inc

LOCATION: 4328 South 180th Street, Omaha, NE 68135

Our studio sits on a 5 acre property between WEST CENTER RD and Q STREET on 180th STREET. The fence out front is painted bright yellow and our name is on the mailbox and fence.

We are 1-1/4 miles south of West Center Rd --- 3/4 mile north of Q Street on the WEST SIDE of the road.

We are an "appointment only" business. Please call us to set a time to come by and visit. 691-6220

WHO WE ARE:
We are a small, family owned business. We love the work we do and the creativity it provides us.

We support several community based children’s advocacy agencies including: The Nebraska Children’s Home and The Nebraska Heart Gallery These are very worthy organizations we invite you to support as well.

Nebraska Children's Home

Heart Gallery

Jim Birrell is an experienced professional photographer who has worked full time in his chosen profession for over 30 years. Jim opened his first studio in Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1984. Then in 1989 he sold the studio and moved with his family to Omaha, Nebraska and began working as a staff photographer for the University of Nebraska Medical Center. When state budget cuts forced the closure of the photography department in 2003, Jim was ready and excited to become a small business owner once again.

Rochelle Ryden-Campbell has over 8 years experience as a full time professional portrait photographer. She is very talented in posing families and in working with children. She loves working with people and as a result is very successful in capturing the special qualities that make each of us distinctive. Rochelle assists her father as a photographer for weddings, family portraiture, seniors and children.

Diane Birrell takes care of the day to day business details: Scheduling, Planning, and Marketing. This allows the creative artists in the business do what they do best, photography! Diane has a Master's degree in Library Science - Information Management and is a certified Project Manager with over 32 years of practical business experience. Diane is the research authority in the business, with expertise in archival management, family history research and photo preservation.

Matt Birrell is our technology resource. He graduated from UNO's Peter Kiewit Institute in 2008 with degrees in Math & Electronics Engineering. Though he is only able to devote occasional time to the business, his expertise is invaluable to us.