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LIFETOUCH NATIONAL SCHOOL STUDIOS EXPANDS IN SOUTHEAST WITH ADDITION OF BRYN-ALAN STUDIOS

Premier Photographer for High School Seniors Joins Lifetouch

MINNEAPOLIS, February 27, 2009 — Lifetouch National School Studios Inc., the nation’s largest provider of school photography, announced today that it is welcoming Bryn-Alan Studios with its operations throughout the southeastern United States to the Lifetouch family.   
“This is a tremendous opportunity for Lifetouch,” said Ertugrul Tuzcu, President and COO of Lifetouch National School Studios. “Both Lifetouch and Bryn-Alan have a distinguished history of providing high quality school photography. The Bryn-Alan employees joining Lifetouch will continue that tradition of great photography, while adding the unique privilege of becoming a Lifetouch employee-owner.”
Bryn-Alan Studios is a family-owned company, headquartered in Tampa, Fla., with operations in four states. Both companies opened in 1936 and have a long history of mutual respect in the school photography industry. Bryn-Alan and Lifetouch’s 73 years of experience make the combined company the largest and oldest school photography company.

“I am pleased that Bryn-Alan’s experience and commitment to providing families with quality portraits will expand the presence of Lifetouch National School Studios in the Southeast,” says Harvey Parido, President of Bryn-Alan Studios.  “Lifetouch and Bryn-Alan share similar values – a commitment to photography, a commitment to our customers, and a focus on employees,” he said, adding that “the family owners are pleased that most of their field and studio employees were offered jobs with Lifetouch and benefits that will start immediately.”

“This change will not affect the outstanding customer service and local sales presence Bryn-Alan has been known for throughout Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Texas,” Parido explained. “We have taken great care to ensure that our customers and schools are positioned for a seamless transition.”

About Lifetouch National School Studios Inc.Lifetouch National School Studios Inc. is based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The company has been providing high-quality portraits to schools and parents for more than 70 years. For more information visit www.Lifetouch.com.

About Bryn-Alan Studios Inc.
Bryn-Alan Studios Inc. is based in Tampa, Florida. The family-owned company, with operations in four states, has been capturing special moments in the lives of families and children since 1936. For more information visit www.bryn-alan.com.