CHICAGO, IL---December 1, 2007--- Richter Studios photographer Joe Martinez won two awards for the annual Engineering News Record (ENR) Photography Contest. The winning photos can be seen at http://www.richterstudios.com/news/news-gallery.php.

“The origins of Richter Studios stem partly from the Architecture and Engineering industry,” stated Co-Founder Jeremy Richter. “To be recognized by ENR with these photography awards is very special to us. I think the awards speak to Joe’s work ethic, which has been exceptional from day one at Richter Studios. I believe this is just a small glimpse of where he is headed in his career.”

“I feel honored to be recognized by ENR for my work.” stated award winner Joe Martinez. “It is a privilege to have my photos selected from among so many other talented photographers. I really have to thank Richter Studios for giving me the artistic freedom to capture the project through my eyes.”

Over 1,000 photos were submitted into ENR’s annual The Year in Construction photo contest. The photos are subjected to a rigorous process of elimination, being judged on everything from richness of color, light, and composition, and their ability to instill a sense of place, purpose, and community. According to ENR magazine this years submissions were some of the most technically excellent photos the judges have seen yet.

The Walsh Group is a 108-year old family-owned business in its third generation of leadership, providing general contracting, construction management and design-build services. The Chicago-based company maintains a national presence within the industry through twelve regional offices. The Walsh Group provides services through the operations of two subsidiaries: Walsh Construction and Archer Western Contractors. The Walsh Group is listed as the nation’s 18th largest contractor in ENR’s Top 400.

Richter Studios is an award-winning multimedia provider based in Chicago. The company’s core offerings include high-definition filming, interactive programming, 2D/3D animation, graphic design and web development. As a leading pioneer in the multimedia space, Richter Studios has been actively engaged in the democratization of digital video for over a decade. In addition to its video efforts, Richter Studios is also spearheading a major effort to promote and distribute Presented By Inc., an advanced presentation software application that truly fits into the 21st century’s golden age of multimedia.

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