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art of photographing children is not a craft that can be learned. It
is a “gift” children are able to sense, one that requires patience,
understanding and genuine kindness. If you look into the window
display of Whippersnappers Children’s Boutique, in downtown
Missoula, you will see what great children’s photography is all
about. Specializing in the personality of children, Sand Box Studios
brings ou that personality and translates it into beautiful
portraits.
Although everyone has shoeboxes full of their children’s pictures,
the ones from Sand Box Studios will be the ones your parents will
place on the mantle. These are the photographs your children will
hand down to their children.
 Sand
Box Studios is in a class by itself. Owner Tony Rizuto started his
business five years ago with a vision to photograph what he calls,
“authentic portraits of children.” He has since added another great
photographer, Athena Lonsdale, to help him. As Tony says, “we take
the time to bring out the magic of childhood.” Anyone who sees their
work will be impressed with how each photograph captures the essence
of youth. The child’s inner glow seems to come alive and radiate out
of each picture. “It may take fifteen minutes or an hour for a child
to relax and have fun,” says Tony. “You can’t rush kids.” That
approach is why Sand Box Studios has been so successful. Their
clients range from infants to children about 10 years old. “Some
parents bring their children back every year to document not just
their changes in looks but the changes in their personality and
style,” say Tony.
Originally from the big island of Hawaii, Tony is married to wife
Liz, from Great Falls. They have one daughter. To find out more
about Sand Box Studios or to schedule an appointment call
406.327.1578.
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