Over 50 years ago, Boyd Anderson and his wife, Barbara started a small studio on Main Street in El Cajon...Boyd Anderson Photography. Over the years, they grew not only their business but their family, too. Weddings, Families, and Children were the main stay that helped them to grow. Eventually, they started in the school portrait business. In the beginning,there was only Grossmont and El Cajon Valley, but, soon other High Schools would follow.

As the years progressed and the community grew, so did the studio. While always maintaining it’s “small town, community” attitude, concentrating on traditional yet creative photography. Providing uniquely personal service to all it’s customers, i.e. brides & grooms, moms & dads, brothers, sisters, grandparents, school administrators and students.

In 1971, a Helix High School senior was photographed at the Studio. Little did they know that in a few years that young man would become a moving force within the business. That young man, John Stickney, eventually came to work for the studio in 1975 as a photographer.

Very quickly, John became Boyd’s right hand-man. By 1980, John was promoted to Head Photographer and Manager. Boyd was spending less time at the studio and more time at the professional lab he helped start. In 1991, Boyd retired and sold the studio to John and his wife, Denise.

Since 1991, John and Denise have continued the growth of the studio and kept the same values, attitudes and dedication to their craft, the community and the people that share their vision, as Boyd and Barbara Anderson had when they started the business.

We hope you will enjoy your experience at our studio and will treasure the portrait created by our gifted staff.