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Show eee eens COURIER Wasatch County’s PAGE 22 Source for L oe By JEAN aces LIFESTYLE EDITOR from the railroad. Terrell almost gave up. _ "One | the Old West, the Old South, the Victorian era or almost | { i | il si oe while walking by the Terrell. "Why not fix up and use one of the — old railroad cars?" Terrell contacted Craig anywhere they want to go. Lacey with the railroad and he recommendTerrell is the owner of The Time Traveler, a historic _ed the car that houses Terrell's studio today. photography studio located at the Heber Valley Railroad. : The Time Traveler opened for business And while her business might be smooth sailing now, on Memorial Day weekend, after Terrell starting up was anything but an easy ride. spent the better part of last year refurbishTerrell, whose background ranges from music to ing the 403, an old car from the Bamberger — clothing design, is a self-taught photographer. When she Electric Railroad. The car, used to transmoved to Heber a few years ago, she decided that she | fabarbiber ernst Terrell's time machine transports her customers back to 3 would combine. her dreams, hobbies and talents of pho- | i morning, Alison Terrell built her own time machine, sort of. railroad yard, I had an epiphany," says i tography, costuming and giving new life to old treasures to create a photo studio. Combining the old-time photo studio with the Heber Valley Railroad — like a perfect match. Unfortunately, there was no room for Terrell's business anywhere she wanted to be. When Terrell heard that _ the railroad might be moving back to the old depot, she thought about going into the Heber Old Town Village. When that didn't work out, Terrell inquired about a couple port people from Salt Lake to Ogden during | the first half of the century, now —— visitors back in time. Terrell provides all the costumes and backdrops and has costumes to fit just about anyone who comes in. Most of the costumes slip over the subject's clothes and tie in the back. Terrell acquires her cos- tumes from antique shops, thrift stores and costume shops. The Time Traveler has costumes from the Old West, the Deep South, the Victorian Era and other historical periods. Terrell’s costumes and props are designed to fit anyone’s size and mood when they come in for a photo shoot. te o Back to Old West - of other places, but everything seemed to be too expensive, too occupied or too far ae The Time Traveler provides traditional sepia tone, color or combination photos. Most photos are ready within one hour, or before a train ride is finished. Proofs from extended — are usually available the next day. Terrell also offers services geared more towards the local customer, such as her extended sittings (10 ‘to 15 shots), Christmas cards, photo CDs, t-shirts and greeting cards. Terrell also has plans for new backdrops and costumes. Extended sittings require eisemmuieite while individual photos can be handled ona first-come firstserved basis. For specific operating hours or to schedule an appointment with the Time Traveler, call 657-1953, or step back in time with the Time aly = , aa vviolhib Adal nea LM Madd ~ Traveler, located behind the ticket office of the Heber Above -- Alison Terrell, owner of the Time Traveler, a historic photography studio located behind the Heber Valley Railroad, instructs a customer on a pose. _ Valley Railroad. Right -- Terrell takes aim and snaps the picture. TUESDAY A Ue High 95 a i | pi s ' ae bali | TUESDAY Snap Back in Time | Time Traveler Shoots Crecneer dd ds Ln News 27 Low 52 WEDNESDAY JULY 28 High (96 Low 56 THURSDAY JULY 29 High 96 FRIDAY ILY Low High 56 95 3 Low 56) SATURDAY JULY 31 SUNDAY AUGUST 1 High 96 MONDAY AUGUST 2 Low High Low §3 94 56 |