Palm Beach Destination Wedding Photography &

Wedding Cinematography

by Allure Multimedia Professional Photography & Cinematography

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Is it time for your Destination Wedding? Are looking for Professional Destination Wedding Photography or Wedding Cinematography and need to keep the event under wraps until the event is over or possibly indefinitely? If so, look no further! We’ve worked with and are trusted by celebrities, sports icons,  government officials to fortune 100 companies due to our unwavering professionalism and integrity.

Washington, DC’s Matthew & Holidae’s wedding day began at the beautiful “Breakers Palm Beach” where the bride and bridesmaids where pampered by licensed cosmetologist Hair & Makeup Artist Fabiola Cristina of Fairytale Beauty; after Guests and wedding party arrived via trolley at the majestic Royal Poinciana Chapel where voes were exchanged;  finally all were received at the incredibly gorgeous and prestigious Everglades Club in the heart of Palm Beach South Florida. This simply amazing destination wedding was attended by 120+ upper echelon guests from our nations capital and beyond! Find the The Washington Post Article by Kathleen Hom below.

Allure Multimedia provided a team of 3, myself and two other cinema assistances for professional wedding photography as well as professional wedding cinematography for the duration of the final day; Getting Ready; Ceremony and of course the EPIC reception! All cinematography, include main cam and b-roll was shot with high-end (HD) High Definition 1080P 35mm camera’s as used in filming HOUSE and many other movie and TV productions; not standard video cameras! This helps us in post-production to produced a true cinematic movie trailer style final result for the client.  We provide dramatic short movie esque 10-15 minute presentation and not mundane and drab 2-3 hour old-school video. This is NOT your parents wedding video!

Professional Wedding Photography was also shot with high-end camera equipment but more importantly photographed with an eye for artistry and not general documentation of the event. My goal is to make sure our team allows the day to unfold naturally and to not force our idea of what the “perfect day” should look like.

On a side note: One of my absolute loves is black and white wedding photography for it’s timeless quality and non-distracting nature. I’m always looking for a daring couple to elect for an entire wedding album of black and white wedding photos to be custom designed. If you’re that couple; please contact me; We need to do coffee…

What are your Wedding Photography Prices / Can you send me your Wedding Photography Packages

Due to our wonderful economy, one of the first questions that we hear these days from both affluent to budget oriented clienst are “What are your Wedding Photography Prices” and “Can you send me your Wedding Photography Packages“.  Granted pricing is always an issue and it has been my suggestion since day one that everyone should try to obtain a photographer or cinematographer that not only fits into their budget but must have a style (work) that you relate with and feel comfortable sharing your special day with. So please, do us all in this industry a favor and review the professionals work before asking the $$ money $$ questions. I assure you as certain as I’m sitting here sipping my coffee and typing this article, if you began your opening statement with the $$ question your chance of retaining a quality photographer will be severely reduced. Believe It or Not, top dollar does not assure you top notch work but be certain you will not receive an experienced professional for “cheap“.

Below, find the article found within the pages of the “Washington Post” regarding the wedding discussed above.

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Quote from “The Washington Post”; Article by Kathleen Hom; Sunday, July 18, 2010

Holidae Hayes, 46, is a financial adviser. Matthew Gavin, 51, is an orthopedic surgeon. They live in Northwest Washington and Leesburg.

Wedding date: May 30.

Locations: Royal Poinciana Chapel and Everglades Club in Palm Beach, Fla.

Guests: 120.

How they met: Mutual friends introduced Holidae to Matt 20 years ago, but only last year did she discover he was a doctor and went to see if he would remove a couple of stitches. He was puzzled but agreed. The two had dinner in Georgetown and, as Matt walked Holidae to her car, he asked if she was serious about the stitches. She revealed them, and under the glow of the car’s rearview mirror light, Matt impressed her with his steady hand as he cut them away.

The proposal: In January they were watching the sunset in Punta de Mita, Mexico, and a resort employee approached Holidae with a florist box. Matt had filled it with carrots and the engagement ring because he wanted to ensure there were sufficient “carats” to elicit a yes. The next morning, Holidae woke up with food poisoning; Matt jokes that she was reacting to the commitment.

The wedding: On the last evening of their three-day wedding celebration, Holidae snuck out of the ballroom, changed into an ostrich-feathered dress and reappeared on a smoke-covered stage, dancing to Madonna’s “Holiday.”

Honeymoon: Early-morning hikes, zip line rides and crocodile watching in Costa Rica.

– Kathleen Hom

Click Here to read complete article on The Washington Post Website

Thank you so much for taking the time to read yet another of my rants and as always it’s my hope that you took away a small piece of knowledge which I have acquired over the many years. Your comments are welcome and encouraged.

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Description:	The Breakers Palm Beach, Poinciana Chapel to the exclusive Everglades Club Palm Beach just a few teaser photographs
Location:	Palm Beach Florida

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Destination Wedding Photography South Florida

Boca Raton at Boca Resort & Spa

by Professional Photographer Joseph Cristina

 

From Wedding Photography, Wedding Cinematography, Bridal Hair & Makeup Styling; last weeks wedding was absolutely stellar to say the least! Located at the beautiful Boca Raton Resort & Spa,  a stunning venue for picture perfect South Florida destination weddings in East Boca Raton South Florida on the gorgeous inter-coastal waterway.  Having a background in magazine photography and as a Fashion and Portrait Photographer with an eye for the fine arts;  it’s my goal to provide the bride & groom with photographs which look ready to be published within a bridal magazine, wall portrait or even seen hung in an art gallery. As they say, the devils’ in the details and the details are a major part of my style of wedding photography. I include my signature artistic flare while providing a fun easy going attitude capturing the day as it unfolds and not forcing images which would later look unnatural.  When it comes to destination weddings the most difficult part for a bride is finding a location and putting together a team of professionals while at times being geographically challenged. Allure Multimedia not only provides high quality wedding photography for the discerning bride but can also provide a Wedding Cinematographer, Bridal Hair & Makeup Artist and a host of other services to help elevate some of the brides stress during this important time.  Allure Multimedia refers only those individuals and companies which they have previously worked with, who are not only professional but provide nothing short of stellar results! Mediocre is NOT acceptable…  We are not the cheapest Photography Studio but I would argue we provide a greater value over competitors. Take a moment to read what a few recent clients have said about us and visit our portfolio to view more of our current work.

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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! Take a moment to view the video and possible, drop us a comment. For booking availability and other professional photography bookings information, please jump over to our contact form. 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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