Historic Artifacts

Dave Thompson’s Photography Studio is trusted where precision matters most. Renowned for producing ultra-high-resolution images of historic artifacts, the studio combines technical mastery with a deep respect for cultural and scientific heritage. Every project is approached with museum-grade care, capturing fine details, textures, and dimensions that preserve the integrity of each object, while making it accessible to scholars, institutions and the public.

That commitment to excellence has led to opportunities to photograph artifacts from NASA and the Smithsonian. From documenting aerospace history to preserving irreplaceable artifacts, Dave Thompson’s Photography Studio delivers imagery that meets the exacting standards of archival preservation and research. Advanced lighting techniques, precision optics, and meticulous workflows ensure that every image is both visually striking and scientifically accurate.

The studio has also played a key role in preserving regional history through projects for the State of Michigan, helping safeguard the stories embedded in its historic collections.

Whether photographing nationally significant space exploration artifacts or state treasures like the trademark bow tie worn by a beloved mid-century governor, Dave Thompson’s Photography Studio stands at the intersection of art, science, and history as transforms preservation into powerful visual storytelling through uncompromising image quality.