Photograph Like the Masters – How to take better photos?
Photograph Like the Masters How to take better photos? Ok folks. Recently I was listening to one of the many podcasts that I frequent and heard something very strange. One of the hosts indicated that many people convert images to black and white as a way of fix or cover-up poor quality photos. [...]
Fashion Photography Behind the Scenes of Professional Photo Shoot Fashion Photographer Joseph Cristina
Behind the Scenes of Professional Fashion Photography Shoot in Miami Beach FL
with Joseph Cristina Fashion Photographer from Allure Multimedia
As a fashion photographer that absolutely loves working with fashion designers, this gig was a dream. While, being given the opportunity to put the Hasselblad H4D-40 medium format 40 megapixel digital camera through it’s paces in a non-traditional “Run and Gun Style”, “Real World”, “On Location” high fashion photography photo shoot was like giving a kid the keys to a candy store; I’m still on a sensor high! This entire shoot would shot with the Hassy and a back Canon 5DmkII as a control unit!
Run & Gun was my theme – Unlike many, I decided to detach this $20,000-$30,000 camera kit from it’s umbilical cord and shot untethered with high speed UDMA SanDisk 16gb & 32gb Memory Cards.
So …
NO Cables
NO Laptop
NO Pro Lighting (580ex II’s + Pocket Wizards Only)
= Light Weight, Mobile & Tons of Fun!
A full review on my experience with this camera will be soon coming by Press Agent Trevor Current of CurrentPhotographer.com whom flew down to Sunny Miami Florida just to cover this location fashion shoot. Stay Tuned!
The shoot took place in sunny Miami, Florida at Shake-A-Leg Miami Aquatic Center and Marine Academy. You may see some familiar locations in the images and behind the scenes video as several segments of the USA Network hit TV show “Burn Notice” were filmed there, Sailing Dock as well as a Private Island.
Our 10 hour day included 11 creatives all collaborating to make this project a success. I hope you enjoy the fashion photographs and Behind the Scenes video soon to be released.
PhotoPlus Expo & Some Architectural Photography in New York City
PhotoPlus Expo Manhattan New York
Photography by Joseph Cristina from Palm Beach, FL
I would like to apologize for fallowing behind! So instead of jumping ahead I’m going to pickup where I left off.
PPE – PhotoPlus Expo went over unbelievably! Too recap, I was asked to shoot the video for an amazing seminar at PhotoPlus Expo entitled: “New Media Marketing for Next Generation Photographers” in Manhattan’s Javis Center. An all star line up of industry leaders speaking which includes: Jack Hollingsworth, Lindsay Adler, Rosh Sillars & Trevor Current.
When not speaking, in seminars, walking the trade floor we took time to enjoy each other’s company and talk shop!
So instead of getting long winded, which I’m very known for, I’ll spare all of you the details and instead share a few photos from the trip. This is a Photo Blog, or at least that’s what they tell me, so … without further adieu … I hope you enjoy!
Professional Event Photography 2010 Professional Athlete Business Summit at Turnberry Isle Resort / Ocean Front Luxury Trump Hollywood
2010 Professional Athlete Business Summit Turnberry Isle Resort / Ocean Front Luxury Trump Hollywood Professional Event Photography by Joseph Cristina of Allure Multimedia, LLC From NFL Players, Past & Present, to the top motivational speakers in the world. This summit, brought to you by Locker 2 Locker, took place at the Luxury Fairmont Turnberry Isle [...]
Professional Photography Leather Flush Mount Album Wedding Boudoir Modeling & more
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. …
Why Do Today’s Photographers Fear The Shadows? West Palm Beach Professional Photographer
Do Today’s Photographers Fear The Shadows?
Granted know one wants a BLACK SHADOW on one side of a person or object within every single Vertical Perspective Image but I think we’ve gone a bit over board now!
I believe to a certain degree, myself included, we have slowly become Shadow Phobic.
I recall like it was yesterday my first “decent” camera purchased while still in high school. It was a Minolta SRT-102 fully manual, metal frame, 35mm that could actually flash sync at a whooping 1/60th of a second! For 1974 technology, it was no slouch and allowed me to photograph solely in Black & White using many different types film while developing all my own work.
The wonderfully strange thing that occurred during this period was my ability to “ see” in black and white! I looked at images as groups of geometric shapes of light & dark and found myself using shadow to give skeleton to a frame and light to provide it with flesh.
Should a Professional Photographer Give Away Their Copyright?
Should a Professional Photographer Give Away Their Copyright?
Certain unique situations a client will call for the transfer of copyright / ownership of the photographers work. In these cases the professional is amply compensated, many times monetarily, for the sale of their copyright. I will cover these situations in a future discussion but for now; let’s look at the majority of commissioned photographic projects:
I hear this all the time … (voice of client)
I want ownership / copyright to all my photos
I want to be able to make my own prints
I want a CD or DVD with all original photos
DO YOU REALLY? … ARE YOU SURE? … NO NO.. ARE YOU REALLY SURE?
Let me ask you something:
Q: Would a photographer or any other creative that was truly passionate about the work they do for you, your organization, product or event, be inclined to give away ownership to their creative work?
Do I Need a Professional Photographer?
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? “
West Palm Beach Professional Fine Art Photographer Art Gallery / Exhibition Licensable Print Photography
West Palm Beach Professional Photographer
Art Gallery / Exhibition / Licensable Prints
Professional Gallery Exhibit Photography Fine Art Commercial and High-End Reproduction for Advertising Campaigns, Media, Magazine Cover Shots and Corporate – Signed & Numbered Reproductions Available — For Print or Online Licensable Photos / Images please contact Joseph Cristina @ 561.762.8968 or simply complete the below form.
West Palm Beach Professional Photographer Model Headshot Corporate Event Wedding Portfolio
West Palm Beach Professional Photographer
Modeling Headshot Boudoir Corporate Event Wedding Portfolio & more
Everyone wants to know who they will be working with so I broke down and put up a picture of myself. As they say, “The Shoe Maker Goes Without Shoes” and as a professional photographer this also rings true but instead of shoes it’s photos of myself and family. 
The proof is in the pudding! It’s my hope that you enjoy my blog and visit the ONLINE PORTFOLIO to see some of my current work. From Professional Headshot Photography to Magazine Cover Photography and beyond. This summer will be try too put at least 5-10 new images online a week! With in excess of 150,000 images “in the can”, it will be fun project to work on in between projects; wish me luck and please stop by frequently and view my online portfolio area.
My photography can be seen on Front Covers of Magazines Internationally, Brides Living-room Coffee Tables, Sensual Photography Boudoir Albums, Art Gallery Showings, Corporate Offices, Annual Reports, Fashion Designers Catalogs, Models Portfolios, Comp Cards and Actor & Actresses Head shots ( Headshot ), Advertising Agencies Stock Product, TV AD Spots and the list goes on. No job is too BIG! Over the years I have formed a team of professionals second to none which can accomplish any job at a competitive rate, impeccable professionalism and with exceptional final quality.
Visit CLIENTS tab to see a list of some of the many Corporations, Non-Profits, Models, Fashion Designers, Advertising Agencies, Authors, Brides and many more that I have worked or are still working with.
When your ready to commission an International Published Professional Photographer with over 18 years experience who is passionate about photography and commercial art / design and would like a quote or more booking information, CALL or complete our contact form on the left column of this blog or simply goto the CONTACT US tab at the top of the page.
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A Night In Nantucket – Private Party Professional Photography
When covering private parties for celebrities, socialites county or state officials and complete privacy by not posting their pictures to the general public. The above images are simply setup shots from the event; one is even a self portrait.
Over the years, my clients always recommend my services when privacy is of the utmost importance allowing their guests to relax knowing that no images will ever be leaked to the media.
Call us for available for all Professional Event Coverage, anywhere in South Florida & aboard, for gala or Private Parties where complete privacy is guaranteed.
Bassett Furniture Palm Beach South Florida – Professional Architectural & Product Photography
Bassett Furniture Palm Beach South Florida – Professional Architectural & Product Photography
Management and the sales staff at Bassett Furniture Palm Beach were absolutely gracious and understanding during this 2 hours shoot. Photographing a working facility during business hours always has it’s challenges. Most importantly, over the years, I’ve always tried to be a unobtrusive as possible to allow for clients to shop and sales to sell! The Architectural & Product Photography result have received rave reviews and I thank you all!
