{"id":6951,"date":"2025-10-10T10:32:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T14:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/?p=6951"},"modified":"2026-01-21T14:48:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T19:48:51","slug":"photodons-25th-anniversary-october-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/photodons-25th-anniversary-october-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"Photodon\u2019s 25th\u00a0Anniversary &#8211; October Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Color divider block -->\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#00a6de;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#f2f2f2;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#000000;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#00a6de;\" class=\"col-md-7 col-sm-7 col-xs-7\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#075066;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#00a6de;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<br \/><br \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><strong><\/strong><strong>25 Years of Innovation &amp; Growth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photodon began in the basement of founders Don and Jeanette Basch\u2019s home, where Don designed and built monitor hoods to reduce glare for photo editing projects. These first hoods soon led to smaller visors for camera displays and, eventually, anti-glare screen protectors. Back then, screen protectors were cut by hand, making custom cutouts a real challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, Photodon operates out of a 7,500-square-foot facility. Our monitor hoods and camera visors evolved into large screen hoods, and we\u2019ve designed a sturdy hood that can be used outdoors. We\u2019ve expanded into the privacy filter market and offer 12 different screen protector material types. We run three laser machines that are extremely precise and make life much easier than the hand-cutting days! We have 13 dedicated employees on our team who make the magic happen daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What hasn\u2019t changed are the owners and their guiding beliefs and principles: work with integrity, source high-quality materials, provide the best customer service possible, always strive for improvement, and treat employees like family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<!-- Color divider block -->\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#00a6de;\" class=\"col-md-8 col-sm-8 col-xs-8\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#f2f2f2;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#000000;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#075066;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#00a6de;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<br \/><br \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><strong>From One Hood to Custom Solutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What began with our very first product \u2014 a simple camera hood \u2014 has evolved into a versatile solution for today\u2019s workspaces. Our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/c\/adjustable-monitor-hood.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Standard Adjustable Office Hoods<\/a>&nbsp;are designed to reduce glare from overhead and side lighting, helping you see your screen more clearly. Professionally crafted and fully adjustable, these hoods not only improve visibility but also add privacy by limiting side viewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If our standard models don\u2019t fit your setup, no problem, we offer&nbsp;custom sizes&nbsp;and even a&nbsp;dual-hood option&nbsp;for side-by-side monitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/c2f8926f-f749-d431-c486-b40ee1bc38ae-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Monitor Hood left\" class=\"wp-image-6955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/c2f8926f-f749-d431-c486-b40ee1bc38ae-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/c2f8926f-f749-d431-c486-b40ee1bc38ae-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/c2f8926f-f749-d431-c486-b40ee1bc38ae-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/c2f8926f-f749-d431-c486-b40ee1bc38ae-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/c2f8926f-f749-d431-c486-b40ee1bc38ae.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fe65eeeb-a286-f65e-c20d-9d57b38573f5-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Monitor Hood right\" class=\"wp-image-6953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fe65eeeb-a286-f65e-c20d-9d57b38573f5-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fe65eeeb-a286-f65e-c20d-9d57b38573f5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fe65eeeb-a286-f65e-c20d-9d57b38573f5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fe65eeeb-a286-f65e-c20d-9d57b38573f5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fe65eeeb-a286-f65e-c20d-9d57b38573f5-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fe65eeeb-a286-f65e-c20d-9d57b38573f5-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Shop Privacy Filters button -->\n<br \/><div class=\"center aligncenter\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/computer-monitor-hood-office-industrial-shade.html\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-color:#00a9e0;border-radius:0;border:2px solid #f2f2f2;color:#ffffff;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;font-style:normal;padding:16px 28px;text-decoration:none;text-align:center;\">\nShop Hoods <\/a><\/div><br \/><br \/>\n\n\n\n<!-- Color divider block -->\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#00a6de;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#f2f2f2;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#000000;\" class=\"col-md-8 col-sm-8 col-xs-8\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#075066;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#00a6de;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- Trusted by customers section -->\n<div class=\"col-md-12\" style=\"background-color:#00a6de;\">\n<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa-solid fas fa fa-quote-left alignleft\" style=\"font-size:36px;color:#075066;\"><\/i><br \/><br \/>\n<div style=\"padding:35px;\">\n<span style=\"font-size:26px;font-weight:600;color:#000;\">Celebrating Our Customers<\/span><br \/><br \/>\n<p style=\"color:#fff;font-size:16px;font-weight:500;\">We sincerely thank you &#8211; our customers and partners &#8211; for your continued support. Over the years, we\u2019ve had the privilege of serving thousands of customers worldwide across a wide range of industries, from healthcare and education to creative professionals. Whether it was a single screen protector or a bulk order of 1,200 privacy filters, every project has helped shape who we are today. Your trust, loyalty, and collaboration have been the foundation of our success. Simply put, without our customers, there wouldn\u2019t be Photodon.\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<i class=\"fa-solid fas fa fa-quote-right alignright\" style=\"font-size:36px;color:#075066;\"><\/i><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- Color divider block -->\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#00a6de;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#f2f2f2;\" class=\"col-md-8 col-sm-8 col-xs-8\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#000000;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#075066;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#00a6de;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<br \/><br \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><strong>Memorable Projects, Unique Solutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of our most memorable projects involved a customer who needed privacy filters for 1,200 new 34\u201d curved monitors. They shipped all 1,200 monitors to us, and we cut and installed our privacy filters on each one before sending them back. At the time, we had moved out of the basement but were still operating in just 1,500 square feet-so we rented an additional unit and set up an assembly line to get the job done!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"265\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/46225675-556a-3f3d-4dd4-18f60d6a8ffe-265x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/46225675-556a-3f3d-4dd4-18f60d6a8ffe-265x300.png 265w, https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/46225675-556a-3f3d-4dd4-18f60d6a8ffe.png 631w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"982\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/b86f0817-d99f-7f85-56fd-ec12e44d4a00.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/b86f0817-d99f-7f85-56fd-ec12e44d4a00.png 982w, https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/b86f0817-d99f-7f85-56fd-ec12e44d4a00-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/b86f0817-d99f-7f85-56fd-ec12e44d4a00-768x579.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 982px) 100vw, 982px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Color divider block -->\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#00a6de;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#f2f2f2;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#075066;\" class=\"col-md-7 col-sm-7 col-xs-7\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#000000;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#075066;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:30px;background-color:#00a6de;\" class=\"col-md-1 col-sm-1 col-xs-1\"><\/div>\n<br \/><br \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><strong>The Team Behind the Journey<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we celebrate 25 years, we know that our success is built on the dedication of our team. They are the heart of the company. Over the years, our team has grown not just in size, but in strength, creativity, and camaraderie. Some team members have been with us for over a decade, helping shape Photodon into what it is today. From engineering custom solutions to ensuring every order is packed with care, each person plays a vital role. We\u2019re proud of the culture we\u2019ve built \u2014 one rooted in respect, collaboration, and a shared passion for quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To our team: thank you for your dedication, creativity, and collaborative spirit. Whether you're innovating new ideas or improving existing processes, you continue to drive us forward. We appreciate your hard work and commitment to excellence!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"851\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/442db168-6614-fd63-b573-a10668fe03ce.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/442db168-6614-fd63-b573-a10668fe03ce.jpg 851w, https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/442db168-6614-fd63-b573-a10668fe03ce-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/blog\/home\/photodon\/public_html\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/442db168-6614-fd63-b573-a10668fe03ce-768x377.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.photodon.com\/meet-our-staff.html\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-color:#00a9e0;border-radius:0;border:2px solid #f2f2f2;color:#ffffff;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;font-style:normal;padding:16px 28px;text-decoration:none;text-align:center;\">Meet Our Team <\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>25 Years of Innovation &amp; Growth Photodon began in the basement of founders Don and Jeanette Basch\u2019s home, where Don designed and built monitor hoods to reduce glare for photo editing projects. 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