Bridal Boudoir Sensual Photography Palm Beach South Florida
Palm Beach Boudoir Photographer Joseph Cristina
Something Special For Your Someone Special

Like all other forms of portraiture, my Bridal Boudoir Photography remains as always ” Classy NOT Trashy ” but does allow for surreal themes, playfulness and artistry with styling seen within the pages of todays  top fashion magazines. The striking images seen here were a collaboration between The Bride, my beautiful wife, Fabiola, Licensed Cosmetologist / Hair & Makeup Artist and myself professional photographer. From a beautiful bridal Boudoir Portrait, to an angelic fashion image and even a more thought provoking photograph including Gold Plated Guns; all allowed us to have a great time while exploring the imagination of our client.

When a bride commissions us for a Bridal Boudoir Photography Session she is able to have fun, let go of her inhibitions and allow herself to enjoy the process of creating stunning photographs which her future husband will absolutely adore!

The ” same ol’ ” bridal gift to a bride’s fiancée has been replaced with high-end magazine quality works of art! Over the years we have been told that our sensual photography sessions are truly life transforming events and many have returned years later for another session!

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Side Note: It was touching to see a tear come from the fiancée when, while getting ready, he was presented with a beautiful box containing a heart felt letter along with his ” lil’ angel’s ( now super models ) photograph “!

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We are located in Sunny South Florida Palm Beach County but travel Country and even worldwide sharing our gifts. Give your husband or significant other something special, something from the heart, a piece of you which will be treasured for a lifetime. Book your session with Joseph and  Fabiola today.

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Professional Photography Leather Flush Mount Album

Destination Weddings, Boudoir (Classy & Sensual), Modeling & more

I’ve been asked so many times: “What Exactly Does a Custom Designed Leather Flush Mount Album Look Like?”. Well, here you go! After some thought on the topic and knowing the old days of sitting with a client showing book after book are, for the most part history, I’ve decided to bring the process closer to the digital age by allow past, present and future client to experience without having to be here in studio.

I simply took one of our high-end 12 x 12, that’s 12″ by 24″ when open, leather flush mount albums and page by page turned through it. You’ll quickly notice the pages are very think 3mm, the image color and resolution is absolutely stellar and the binding is just perfect! Keep in mind, layout and design is complete personal and customized specific to each client’s vision, need or desire.

This specific album is of a South Florida Palm Beach Destination Wedding which we coved a few months back.

From Boudoir Albums, Wedding Albums, Model Portfolios to Professional Product Advertising Albums and more, we will not only shoot the high-end images but custom create the perfect album for you!

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Professional Photographer out of Palm Beach South Florida … Joseph Cristina

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Professional Boudoir Photography … “Classy Not Trashy” * South Florida

Professional Boudoir Photography West Palm Beach South Florida Classy Glamorous Fine Art & Bridal Boudoir

Lisa Minns wrote a fabulous article about my Classy Not Trashy Professional Boudoir Photography here in West Palm Beach South Florida which was featured on page 24 of this months November 2009 “the Parklander” Magazine; previously interviewed by the TodayShow February 2008 Valentines Day.

As for myself, Professional Photographer and wife, Fabiola, Licensed Cosmetologist, it was an absolute honor to be recognized throughout the country from the Today Show and now locally within the amazing Parklander Magazine for this life changing form of photography called Boudoir. It is my goal to not only make beautiful images but to impress positively on every individual whom I photograph. I’m humbled by the amazing stories that I hear from past clients on how we had effected their over-all view of themselves and empowered them to move forward fearlessly and with confidence.

Lisa Minns – The Parklander Noverber 2009:

In the age of flash and technology, it’s become increasingly hard to buy a gift for that special someone that will just blow him away. Clothes? Boring. Watches? Been done. Fancy dinner? Very nice, but only if your man enjoys fine dining. Not everyone does, so that can be risky. Vacations? Fabulous, but they can be pricey and once they are over, all you are left with are memories and pictures. Pictures? Now we are onto something! Why not have some boudoir photos taken of yourself and give them to your special man? Seriously! Pictures last forever and trust me – no man is going to turn down beautiful pictures of his woman. From the sensual feminine photographic period of the pinup and Bettie page to the hot cover styles of magazines like Maxim, this fact has been proven time and time again. of course, now the question is … where for I go for something like this? Glamour photo companies certainly don’t advertise this service. Is it weird to go have sexy shots taken of yourself? No way, it’s not weird! As for where to go, there are a number of photographers who specialize in this sort of thing. One of the best places in South Florida for classy boudoir photos is Allure Multimedia. Photographer Joseph Cristina can take you to a side of yourself you never believed existed.

Taking boudoir shots just kind of happened for Joseph. his wife being an accomplished licensed cosmetologist and he being a professional photographer, they had worked together on many projects from weddings to magazine cover shots. After seeing the trashy way some photographers were portraying women while calling it boudoir, they felt compelled to transcend the negativity and bring the genre back by empowering women with their work. Boudoir Photography is a style of imagery that has its roots in the early 1900s and has re-emerged within the last few years stronger than ever.

You are probably wondering about the process. First thing to stress is that the client’s comfort is the most important thing to Joseph and Fabiola. A client has the option of having her shoot at the studio, in her home or at a location she has chosen. She also gets to choose the lingerie, shoes, boas, gloves and other accessories that she wants to wear to bring out her personality and vision of the pictures. You name it … they are your pictures. Once a client arrives at the location, it is all about comfort and style. First stop is hair and make-up with Fabiola. The is when the transformation from everyday women to glamor starlet begins. You think that sounds overly dramatic, but I’m not kidding on this one. Professional stylized hair and makeup application, wardrobe styling, music and aroma; this is where Fabiola’s artistry shines. While this is going on, Joseph is already at work getting to know the client, learning her personality a bit and using his artistic eye to explore the hundreds of different angles in search of the most flattering. Once hair and make-up are complete, Fabiola will hand the client off to Joseph for the photography to begin. Shot after shot, he talks his client through poses, smiles and angles, all while controlling light to emphasize the positive and diminish the negative. Everyone has a “good side” or, to be exact, a “good angle”. Joseph believes it is his obligation to find it and capture it. Almost everyone is nervous in the beginning of the session, but as the shots will show, as the session goes on, the nerves diminish. It is all part of what Joseph and Fabiola do. One of the most important requirements for something like this is a photographer you can trust and feel comfortable with.

When the session is over, Joseph’s work has only begun. He will go over each proof, find the winning poses, and then begin the discreet retouching process. From evening out skin tones, removing blemishes, getting rid of cellulite, massaging other flaws into non-existence to emphasizing the poitives, he will do it. Yes, I do that we are all beautiful just as we are, but seriously, which one of us doesn’t want something retouched in a picture? Although retouching is applied on most images, it is done tastefull and within reason. Having worked on magazine cover shots, plus model and actor portfolios over the years, Joseph is known to retouch much more discreetly then most. His goal is to depict a woman in her most flattering light, while allowing her inner beauty to shine.

In February 2008, The Today Show profiled Joseph and Fabiola. Laura T. Coffey contacted him regarding his style of boudoir photography. During the interview, they spoke about how difficult it is to find boudoir photographic work on the Internet that did not cross the line into simply being pornographic at best. Their wonderful conversation was published on the shows website. Again … classy, not trashy.

Trust me, this is a photo shoot like no other you have ever experienced. I’ve had a photo session with Joseph and had my hair and make-up done by Fabiola. I’ll leave it up to you to decide what that may have been for or what type of photographs they were. What I will tell you was that it was definitely a great experience and the photographs were all so beautiful, it took me almost two week to decide which proofs to have printed.

To see examples of photos go to the following link: http://alluremm.com/blog/portfolio

Bottom line: From the subtle look of accomplishment, stories of empowerment and deep appreciation of the work, I’m truly blessed to be able to do what I love while touching people on a daily bases.

For Professional Boudoir Photography West Palm Beach South Florida Images please contact Professional Boudoir Photographer Joseph Cristina @ 561.762.8968 or simply complete the below form.

For availability regarding any photographic work or to book our services, please complete one of our contact forms or simply call 561.762.8968

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I’ve never posted clients testimonials before but I figured it might help to hear what past clients have said during the last couple of months:

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DN –

Fabiola and Joseph were so patient in giving me all the details of my session over the phone.  When I arrived for my session they both made me feel very comfortable and guided me through the whole process.  Fabiola did a great job with my hair and makeup!  Joseph spent an extended amount of time making sure he got all the right shots!  I knew I was in good hands and trusted them all the way!  My photos are absolutely beautiful as a result of both their hard work and talents.  I’m sure my fiancée will love them all!  Great job!!

DN

Ina S. -

Working with Joseph and Fabiola exceeded my expectations. I guess it has something to do with my bad experiences in the past. I did quite a few photo shoots, but I was never satisfied with the final result, because photographers were creating something else from me, but not revealing my true self. I think the job of a photographer is to emphasize the best things in you and to hide your weaknesses. I think both Joseph and Fabiola achieved that goal. They were extremely professional, efficient and what I loved most about them, they truly enjoyed what they were doing and they put all their heart into it. I enjoyed the atmosphere, because it was very relaxing, friendly, and inspiring. Isn’t it the key for a great photo shoot? I would absolutely work with them again, because I loved their fast pace approach, the energy in the room, absolutely stunning results, and great memories that will remain with me forever.

Ina

Lynn B. -

Allure Multimedia delivered on its promise of a classy versus trashy boudoir photo shoot experience. I was nervous and camera shy which soon dissipated and I felt comfortable working with Joseph and Fabiola as they are experienced professionals with your best look in mind.

Lynn

Jennifer P. -

I didn’t know what to expect when I started researching photographers for a boudoir shoot.  I was nervous about the entire process, but from the first phone call to Joseph I felt at ease.  The communication was great from then on – I always received prompt responses to emails or phone calls, and he was more than willing to answer any questions I had.  On the day of the shoot I was SO nervous!  But once I arrived, Joseph and his wife Fabiola made me feel completely at ease.  There was never any moment when I felt uncomfortable or weird, something I most definitely expected.  Fabiola’s hair and make up job was absolutely fantastic.  I remember looking in the mirror and thinking, wow, I didn’t know I could look this good!  LOL  I don’t really think I photograph well, and was wondering about just how many pictures I would actually like.  Well, after receiving my proofs, I’m having a hard time not selecting all of them!!!  Really, the photos are so far above what I expected I can’t even describe it.  This was such a fun experience and I am so happy with the finished products.  I would give my highest recommendation to Joseph and Fabiola.  Thank you, thank you, thank you for such beautiful photos!!!

Jennifer

Ashley W. -

Joseph,

I wanted to write you and say thank you for your incredible artistic vision and talent. The quality of your work is absolutely amazing.  The engagement shots you captured of us on September 20th were truly captivating.  Every photo is so meaningful and real to Derick and I.

Since the moment I started planning our wedding, one of the most important things to me was to have an excellent one of a kind photographer. I wanted to make sure that we would have wonderful pictures to last us a lifetime of memories. From the first conversation I had with you and that first glance of your portfolio I knew that you were a perfect match for us. Everything from the package price to promptness to quality to just the sound of your voice and the feelings I got while speaking with you exceeded my every expectation!

Honestly, we couldn’t have chosen a better photographer to photograph Derick and I. Not only are you professional but so personable and fun.  Your personality truly helped us relax on the day of our engagement shots as we were both very nervous. Your energy made you a joy to work with and the impressive photos you shot were just what we wanted and asked you for! After viewing these photos for the first time both Derick and I had permanent smiles on our faces.  We have so many favorite pictures that we literally cannot choose just one to be our favorite. I must look at these photos again and again in amazement at how wonderful they look.  I have never been one to love photos of myself but you really captured a beauty in me that I so desperately needed to see of myself.  I look at these photos and see not only the love Derick and I feel for one another but how beautiful I really am.  Thank you for this, you are truly an inspiration.  I must say that your work has us very excited about you shooting our upcoming wedding.  I not only have all the confidence in the world in you but I’m also truly honored to have such a talented and artistic gentleman be a part of our special day.

I can’t thank you enough, Joseph.   You are truly one in a million!!!!!!!

Ashley Wright

Where to begin, all I have to say is, wow what a difference. I am a bride to be, who was looking for a sensual, yet classy, bridal boudoir photography for my soon to be husband. I have never in my life taken professional photos, so I was a bit nervous and after a brief search online, I found (what I considered at the time) the BEST deal. Boy was I wrong. After a long drive, I arrived at this studio, and began to undress. I had nothing to compare it to, so to me the weird, uneasy feeling of these strange and unnatural poses, was well probably normal. When the hour session was finished, he allowed me to look at the pictures, I was mortified. The pictures showed EXACTLY what I felt, unnatural, uneasy, weird, insecure look. At this point I thought it was just me, I just should’ve done better. So I wanted to try again, and perhaps force myself to be a bit more sexy. I searched more thoroughly and close by I found “Allure Multimedia” after immediate response from Joe, I was ready to shoot again. Upon arrival I met his gorgeous wife Fabiola, (AMAZING at what she does), who took care of my makeup and hair. I instantly felt as if I had known them my whole life, and I opened up like never before. The comfortable, yet professional atmosphere was amazing. It was a complete opposite feeling of what I had experienced before. We were joking, laughing, and the best part everything was so natural. They both directed the shoot, and made me feel as relaxed as possible. Words can not describe the attention and courtesy I was given. After seeing my pictures, WOW what a difference. The emotions really shown through, who was this classy, natural, sexy girl!? Even after the shoot, the communication remains the same. Joe was very helpful in accommodating my budget and making sure I got everything I wanted. I have no complaints, and in fact will be recommending him to all of my friends. My only regret is not going to him first, he is worth EVERY DOLLAR!

Thanx Joe & Fabiola!!

XoXo

Heidy G.

Andrea B. –

I had never sat for a professional photo shoot before I arrived at your studio.  I was so very nervous about everything.  I was told not to worry about make-up or hair that Fab had everything, but as a female I had to wonder, “Is she going to have the right colors?  Is she going to know what to do with my hair?  -  should I bring my own things anyway?” and on and on.  After dressing me for the first set, I was extremely impressed and perfectly at ease.  I had never looked better!  You guys are true professionals and incredible artists.  Thank you so much for the amazing photos!  It was such a memorable experience.  I can’t wait to do it again.  I am telling all of my friends about you.

You are both FAB!!

Nicole F. –

Joseph Cristina from Allure Multimedia, LLC is a pleasure to work with. Not only does he have a keen eye for detail, he steps out the box using a unique energy and creativity in all his shots! His work is tremendous.  I have utilized his services for several charity events since 2006 and am thrilled with the finish product.  I would highly recommend Joseph for a variety of photographic medium; parties, events, portraits, etc.

Jeannine D. -

My child was approached by an agency to possibly think about modeling.  As a parent, I had no idea about how to go about this process and my first concern was the security and safety of my child.  In researching photographers to use for his head shots, I met with Allure Multimedia.  The owner was very professional and not only educated me on what to look for in photography, but also talked me through the process of modeling agencies.  At the shoot, the staff (owner and makeup artist) worked well with my child and moved him through the process quickly.  We ended up with several excellent photos and my son was excited to move forward.  The staff at Allure really demonstrates patience and takes the time to help you and your child feel very much at ease.

Virginia V. -

Hi Joseph,

Just wanted to thank you for that wonderful engagement photo shoot that we had on Sunday. You are a wonderful person and an excellent and professional photographer. We couldn’t have made a better choice. It was a pleasure to work with you and we can’t wait to see the pictures (which we already know are going to be espectacular) and to have you again at our wedding. My mom has said so many wonderful things about you to all her friends that they are already asking for your info to hire you for their weddings and other events (I am going to need some of your business cards ).

Again, we are so thankful for your work and effort in making everything perfect for us, you are a true artist, simply awesome.

Thank you very much,

Virginia V. y Brandon R.

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Do I Need a Professional Photographer?

The following was inspired by a Poll introduced by @photojack on Twitter. The question posed was a simple one with a not so simple answer:

What Word or Phrase would you use to best describe the Photography industry today?

My answer was simply “ IN FLUX “ as I believe more than ever, that the amateurs in the industry are being weeded out daily and the professional photographers, passionate about their profession, like cream, are quickly rising to the top.

The introduction of digital technology has brought into to the market many part-time “shooters” that are directly competing with the full-time professional photographers. No studio expense, cheap equipment, many times no backup cameras, lens, lighting and charge a fraction of what a true full-time professional has to charge to make a living, all while providing mediocre photography at best.

During this “ FLUX “ the number of projects that I take on per month that are “re-shoots “ for clients that chose to use one of these part-timers has quadrupled from 2007. Most ask for a reduction in my rates as they indicate they already spent “X dollars“ and are over budget… and I simply say … (well, I’ll let you fill this in later)

Back to the question at hand “Do I Need a Professional Photographer? “

I ask:

• Do you need a Photographer that has years of experience?
• Do you need a Photographer that can capture your vision the first time?
• Do you need a Photographer that is equipped with backup incase of failure?
• Do you need a Photographer that will give you an IMAGE and not a SNAPSHOT?
• Do you need a Photographer that is insured?

… this list can go on and on but I think you get the point.

If you answered NO to any of the above I’m confident that you would do just fine by having a non-professional photographer for your project or event and can safely STOP READING NOW.

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