For Immediate Release
June 3, 2005
Contact: Gemma de Santos
Tel. (713) 520-1200
Carlos deSantos

DeSantos Gallery Presents: Opening Reception for LADS Photography

WHAT: Houston's Newest Art Photography Provider

WHEN: June 16th, 2005 - July 20th, 2005

WHERE: Thursday June 16th FROM 6 -8 PM at DeSantos Gallery 2nd Floor

Houston TX June 2005 – DeSantos Gallery (1724-B Richmond), Houston’s premiere fine art photography house, is pleased to announce the opening of LADS Photography, a new art photography solutions provider nestled on the second floor of the DeSantos Gallery. The opening reception of LADS will be held on Thursday June 16, 2005, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
LADS Photography has provided stellar fine art photography for over twenty-five years featuring principal photographer, Luis A DeSantos.
Luis DeSantos and his wife Gemma have been forerunners in the production and exhibition of fine art photography. With the addition of LADS, the DeSantos’ have created a one stop solution to meet all needs for the fine art photography collector.
“We have a spacious and artful environment for the collector to experience our large collection of photographs from all over the world,” Luis DeSantos said.
This collection expresses a strong international perspective with architectural photography and images from nature. It has a strong diverse appeal with something for everyone.
“We provide solutions to design firms, companies and individuals looking for the right photography for even the most discerning taste,” Gemma DeSantos added.
DeSantos Gallery provides innovative ideas about photography and service offerings, while maintaining a long-standing reputation for integrity and incredible customer satisfaction.
For more information on LADS Photography or to inquire about reception invitations please call 713 882 0585 or visit www.ladsphotography.com  

About the De Santos Gallery

The De Santos Gallery is owned and directed by Luis and Gemma de Santos who are natives of Spain and long-time residents of Houston. They built the gallery with Houston architect Fernando Brave who recently won the 2005 American Institute of Architects Design Award for this building design. The De Santos Gallery specializes in photography (including traditional and new media) from contemporary European and Asian photographers including Anna Halm-Schudel, Roman Loranc, Sang-Nam Park, and Kimiko Yoshida. The gallery also has work available by North American and Latin American artists: Clyde Butcher, Linda Butler, and Edgar Moreno among others.

The De Santos Gallery is located at 1724-A Richmond Avenue at Dunlavy Street in the museum district of Houston. Gallery hours are: Wednesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please call 713-520-1200 or visit www.desantosgallery.com .