Today saw the opening of the new Apple Store in
the West Quay shopping centre in Southampton. Little did I expect the queue
awaiting me.
Today saw the opening of the new Apple Store in
the West Quay shopping centre in Southampton.
Not necessarily a topic you'd expect
to see on the blog, but it is related ! The studio is in the final stages of
converting completely over to Macs a process started 18 months ago. Over that
time we have improved our workflow, quality and capabilities and some of that is
entirely down to switching platform to one designed around creative people. They
are very cool as well ! Also one of the photographers I have worked with in the
past now works in the store and I wanted to go and say
hi.
So with no wedding this Saturday I
decided that a trip to the grand opening was in order. I arrived at West Quay
with some 15 minutes to go before opening and after a quick walk saw the
storefront which had been cloaked in black for some
time...
As I walked up I could see a small
crowd of 10-15 people standing to the side as the shutters still remained down,
and then I saw the
queue....
hidden between two advertising boards
was a snaking queue that then proceeded to go down to the exit of the centre
with hundreds of people in it, possibly already over a thousand ! Madness. I
grabbed a bite to eat and watched as the first few entered the store to a big
cheer and clapping, and then it was a very slow one-out-one-in controlled
sequence which would have seen me queueing for probably most of the day for a
look inside, with no chance to talk to
anyone.
I'll
be back over the next couple of weeks when the crowds have died
down....
Meonshore Studios is a Fareham based photographic studio specialising in contemporary weddings and portraiture, events and commercial work. Headed by award winning photographer, Mike French, Meonshore Studios prides iteself in a high quality modern approach to photography. Please read through our blog to find out more of what is happening at the studio and see some images from our work with clients. Our main website is a short click away where you can find out in more details what we can offer. Thanks for reading !
Apple Store Opens in West Quay - Southampton
