Professional Branding Portraiture Photography – Ditch the 80′s Real Estate Head Shot
Professional Branding Portraiture Photography – Ditch the 80′s Real Estate Head Shot – A branding portrait must scream out who you are while informing the viewer as to what you do. Knowing ones self comes 1st!
10 Ways to Convince Yourself, Family & Friends That You Must Have A Shiny New Apple #iPad
10 Ways to Convince Yourself, Family & Friends
That You Must Have A Shiny New Apple #iPad
1. The iPad will force me to be more organized while never again forgetting to complete what’s on my honey do list.
2. The iPad will force me to be more prompt; early instead of late to all future appointments and client meetings.
3. The iPad will take the place of my heavy portfolio as art directors will no longer have a need to see printed images.
4. The iPad will display my work so beautifully I will certainly obtain more clients while increasing over all profitability.
5. The iPad purchase will make me ECO friendly “Green” by no longer using paper; saving the forests and putting a halt to Global Warning.
6. The iPad purchase will allow Apple to hire more employees resulting in lowering unemployment.
7. The iPad will save me over $500 a year by no longer needing to purchase Newpapers or Magazines.
….ooops. This might contribute to higher unemployment… Ahh Whatever! … Read #6 – Relax – Drink the Kool Aid – Every-thing’s fine!
8. The iPad will raise my IQ 20 points by allowing me to take advantage of online classes from the comforts of my bathroom.
9. The iPad purchase will demonstrate to my clients that I’m on the bleeding edge of technology, an early adopter and certainly a leader NOT a follower.
… And the last reason that I absolutely must purchase a Brand New Shiny Apple iPad is that…
10. It’s just so darn sexy my libido will surely skyrocket from simply Turning It On!
….Honey… I’m home, let’s break out a bottle of wine, my iPad and head straight to bed!
OK FOLKS, Now you know why the Apple iPad is an absolute must have so get out there and pick up one of these Life Altering Marvels of Modern Day Technology … I AM
The Role of a Professional Modeling Portfolio Photographer
The Role of a Professional Modeling Portfolio Photographer
Recently I had the absolute pleasure to work with a great model with tons of spark and a good head on her shoulders. Above you can see a few of the snaps made during this studio session.
Modeling Portfolio Photography, like Head Shots or Comp Cards must depict the client in their most SALABLE light. The difference between the Portofolio, Head shots and Comp Cards is simply the number of photographs a model has to use to “get the job”, so to speak.
An easy way to look at this is simply —- The Head Shot is your Business Card; The Comp Card is your Invitation to get in the door; while your Portfolio is the eclectic representation of YOU as a model that will open the greatest number of doors and ultimately “seal the deal” with the agency or art director.
A professional photographer should not only focused on making stunning images but creating an inherent value to the product, service or client photographed.
For professional modeling photography based in sunny West Palm Beach South Florida, do not hesitate to contact us @ 561.762.8968 or drop us a note via our contact form.
Allure Multimedia Professional Commercial Photographer * Q: ISO vs Strobes vs Monolights
Will higher useable ISO create a resurgence of small Strobes vs Monolights?
As an event and commercial photographer base in West Palm Beach, FL, I’m continuously replacing old gear with new to increase productivity. Well, yesterday I began searching for a new set of studio strobes as ours are… let’s just say… getting at bit long in the tooth!
Jumped head first into researching which of today’s monolights was not only high quality but also were the best bang for the buck. While reading reviews and of course asking friends and fellow professional photographers, @trevorcurrent, @photojack, @lensflare35, @newmediaphoto, just to name a few, on Twitter — my second home. Quickly it became apparent that this cross section of well-recognized Pros would have answers as diverse as the style of photography they worked in. From Alien Bee to ProFoto and everything in between!
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. …
Professional Boudoir Photography West Palm Beach South Florida Classy Glamorous Fine Art
Professional Boudoir Photography … Classy Not Trashy * South Florida
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: ** read more **
Giving back to the community One Click At A Time – Professional Photographer Joseph Cristina
Giving back to the community One Click At A Time
— You WILL make a difference
The inspiration for this entry was from a Tweet made by Rosh Sillars @newmediaphotographer on Twitter while speaking at Photo Plus Expo : “Bottom line you get what you give” as well as recently covering, as I have in past years, the Chocolate Festival benefiting the Children’s Craniofacial Association [http://www.ccakids.com]. This wonderful organization assists children with abnormality of the face and/or the head. These disfigurements can be brought about by birth defect, disease or trauma …
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?
Musician Album Cover Photographer & Designer
Musician Album Cover Photographer & Designer West Palm Beach, FL
Well as a photographer for the better part of two decades, I have photographed many interesting people. One of my FAVORITE projects is to work on is a fellow artists vision / inspiration. Not being stifled, bond by so many rules and guidelines, allows my creative juices to flow! * I LOVE IT *
About a month ago, Samuel Gali, (musician, composer, pianist) approached me after searching for a professional musician style photographer that could not only give him the IMAGE that he was looking for but have the ability to complete his project from start to finish.
His project was a complete Press-Ready 6 panel DigiPak as seen in your local music store. This album cover project not only included a studio photo session but direct work with Layout, Design and Replicators requirements. Having magazine and advertising agency background doing paste-up, layout and front cover work, it’s by far my passion to create final production pieces!
I love photography but still consider myself a PHOTO-ARTIST more than a “Photographer”. I just love love love getting elbows deep in Photoshop, In Design, Illustrator and other instrumental packages to create final production pieces for my clients.
As a professional musician photographer whom has worked on instrumental albums, singer song writers albums as well as music producers promotional materials, I find myself very “in-tune” with the “artist”.
Their IMAGE is absolutely critical and the professional photographer they commission to capture it is as important as picking the right first song on their album! Artist realize that their IMAGE can be made or broke by a photograph; It’s that important.
During my sessions with artists, as a rule, I ask that an they bring a demo reel with them that can be played throughout the studio to give me a better feel for who they are. Let me just say, GALI’s ( IS ) an amazing, let me repeat AMAZING musician, composer & pianist,!! All I can say is; Wow! The sound that filled the studio was unbelievable!
Having been selected out of many Professional Photography & Design Studios to create his first (signature) CD /DVD combo DigiPak music album was an honor for me. Thank you for the opportunity and I look forward to your up and coming second album.
Look for GALI’s album to hit stores by the beginning of next year and his first release on itunes is coming very soon! If you like masterful piano with a Jazzy, Modern Sound, you’re gonna love his 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.
Top Bridal Makeup Artist / Hair Stylist Licensed Cosmetologist West Palm Beach South Florida
Fabiola, my wife, of Fairytale Beauty, LLC ( http://fairytalebeauty.com ) is by far best of the best in the industry and is recognized as such! Over the years, we have worked together on many projects from magazine covers shots to weddings and her work is second to none.
As a professional photographer in west palm beach south florida and having shot many a wedding in my day I’m going to let you in on a secret!
BRIDAL TIP: HIRING A PROFESSIONAL HAIR STYLIST / MAKEUP ARTIST that will come to you on your special day is an absolute must!!!!
Trust me, you can thank me later, you don’t want to save a couple bucks to only have to run around town from hotel to salon and back while hoping the salon is not behind schedule and you don’t get into an accident in the process! By having a professional bridal hair & makeup artist service you at your hotel room not only allows you to relax but also allows the professional wedding photographer, the ability to capture wonderful getting ready images while you’re complete pressure free.
Take the time to review Fabiola’s portfolio of hundreds of before and after images at ( http://fairytalebeauty.com ) and HIRE A PROFESSIONAL!
Corporate Annual Report Photographer Commercial Promotional Material Photography
I was recently commissioned by the Cayman Island’s Leading Advertising and Brand Consultancy Agency, BB&P to shoot a Corporate Annual Report portrait for one of their clients. Above you can see one of the board members seen in the up and coming annual report.
Corporate Annual Report Photographer is just one of my many professional photographer roles I perform in Allure Multimedia, LLC Professional Photography and Media Creation Company
Corporate Annual Reports, Corporate Promotional Material, Corporate In House Teaching Literature, Corporate Advertising Photography and AD Creation
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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Boudoir Photography….Classy NOT Trashy – Top South Florida Boudoir Photographer
The best place in South Florida to go for classy Boudoir photos is Allure Multimedia, LLC.
Lisa Minns – West Palm Beach Single Women Examiner
Boudoir photography…..classy not trashy
In the age of flash and technology it’s become increasingly harder to buy a gift for that special someone that will just blow him away. Hmmm……clothes? Boring. Watches? Been done. Fancy dinner? Very nice but only if your man enjoys fine dining. Not all do so that can be risky. Vacations? Fabulous but can be pricey and once they are over all you are left with are the memories and the pictures. Pictures? Now we are onto something. Why not have some boudoir photos taken of yourself and give them to your 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 Betty Page to the cover styles of Maxim this fact has been proven time and time again. Of course, now the question is….where do I go for something like this. Glamour shots certainly isn’t advertising this service and is it weird to go have sexy shots taken of yourself? No way it’s not weird! As for where you go, I have the answer to that. The best place in South Florida to go for classy Boudoir photos is Allure Multimedia, LLC. Let photographer Joseph Cristina take you to a side of yourself that you never believed existed.
Professional South Florida Wedding Photographer Sample Flush Mount Wedding Album West Palm Beach Bridal Photography
South Florida Wedding Photographer West Palm Beach Florida Bridal Photography
Sample Flush Mount Professional Wedding Album
As a professional Local & Destination Wedding Photographer based in sunny West Palm Beach South Florida and specializing in bridal photography and bridal boudoir photography, to name just a few, I would like to share a couple of my recent flush mount album layouts with you.
Professional Magazine Cover Shot Photographer West Palm Beach FL
My latest project for UK Based Magazine ” Get Raw ” has just went to press and will be seen in US bookstores shortly! It was an absolute pleasure to work with Tonya Zavasta, author ” Your Right To Be Beautiful “, international speaker and wellness inspiration along with an incredible art director and publisher whom were able to articulate exactly what they envisioned for their Summer Magazine Cover!
As an internationally published photographer it’s extremely important to be able to communicate effectively and quickly ascertain the type of cover shot a magazine requires for a particular issue. From working at multiple advertising agencies and collaborating directly with many national and international publishers and art directors over the years I’ve acquired the experience needed to provide the client exactly what they desire.
For availability or to book our photographic services, please complete one of our contact forms or simply call 561.762.8968
Professional Actor Actress Headshot Palm Beach Photographer
Cristina was very cool and easy to work with. Not very much time was needed before Cristina was off hitting pose after pose!! After 30 minutes to warm up all images forward were strong and very usable! Cristina picked her favorite two and I massaged them into 8×10 headshots and had them professional reproduced on high-end photographic paper fit to be given to any agency or casting call.
Fabiola of Fairytale Beauty, LLC, my infamous wife ( LOL ) provided all hair and makeup for this shoot. Fabiola specializes in Professional Bridal Hair & Makeup Services in South Florida but as a team, Fabiola and myself work on many projects together: As indicated in the past they include actor head-shots; celebrity headshots; male & female model headshots along with fashion; commercial; wedding photography; catalog; gala events; boudoir sessions and much much more. For over 15 years we have been honing our skills and hope it shows in our work.
It has always been my goal to positively change the lives of all I photograph. I put 110% of my heart and soul into each and every image. As I always say, the devils in the details and I truly believe this to be the case!
Gone are the days of dark room retouching / photo processing elbows deep in chemicals. Now I sit in front of multiple 30″ LCD monitors to do the same work! The methods have changed over time but the time to create a work of art has not. So many things in photography seem easier now with the advent of digital. The truth be told, it is NOT! I will leave it at that and may blog about this in the near future.
Thanks for visiting and if you have any questions regarding booking our services, please don’t hesitate to contact complete a contact form on the left or visit on Contact page.It has always been my goal to positively change the lives of all I photograph. I put 110% of my heart and soul into each and every image. As I always say, the devils in the details and I truly believe this to be the case! Gone are the day of dark room retouching / photo processing elbows deep in chemicals. Now I sit in front of multiple 30″ LCD monitors to do the same work! The methods have changed over time but the time to create a work of art has not. So many thing that photography is easier now with the advent of digital. The trust be told, it is NOT! I will leave it at that and may blog about this in the near future.
Thanks for visiting my blog and if you have any questions regarding booking mine or Fabiola’s services, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Yet Another Professional Sensual Boudoir Photography Session
I have uploaded a past Professional Boudoir Photo Shoot to showcase some of my “Tasteful & Sensual Boudoir Photography”. From boudoir lighting to poses, we strive to make the client at ease, first and foremost, and confident that their final product will be classy, NOT CHEESY, timeless, NOT TRASHY with a focus on the inner beauty which jumps out of a photograph when captured properly.
Bridal Boudoir Photography is one of our most requested projects these days. Bridal Boudoir Photographer’s like myself are a new breed and honestly few and far between. I liken our work to that of the 20’s and 30’s when woman where photographed in a pleasing and tasteful sensual light and never trashy!
I have found that Brides that are looking for a Bridal Boudoir Photographer are searching through countless website filled with “soft porn” to straight out nasty photographs being pedaled as “Bridal Boudoir”. For this reason, Fabiola of Fairytale Beauty, LLC, my fabulous wife, and I have been fielding many requests for truly tasteful sensual boudour sessions. Brides love to be able to give this incredibly personal gift to their husbands to be on their honeymoon or before.
Book your life changing session with us today!
Kelley Hall – Professional Model Headshot / Actor Head Shots Palm Beach South Florida
elley was such a pleasure to work with. With very little coaching, she was hitting pose after pose. The above photos were just a few from this week’s 2 hour modeling headshot session with Kelley Hall. Fabiola of Fairytale Beauty, LLC, my fabulous wife provided all hair and makeup for this shoot. Fabiola specializes in Professional Bridal Hair & Makeup Services in South Florida but as a team, Fabiola and myself work on many projects to from actor headshots; celebrity head shots; male & female model headshots; all forms of headshot photography in palm beach Florida; fashion; commercial; wedding photography; catalog; gala events; boudoir sessions and much much more. For over 15 years we have been honing our skills and hope it shows in our work.
It is my goal to positively change the lives of all I photograph. I put 110% of my heart and soul into each and every image. As they say, the devils in the details; I truly believe this to be the case! From the countless hours of dark room retouching / photo processing elbows deep in chemicals to now sitting in front of multiple 30″ LCD monitors. The methods have changed over time but the time to create a work of art has not.
Thanks for visiting my blog and if you have any questions regarding booking mine or Fabiola’s services, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
How To Profit From Being You Workshop Boca Raton, FL — Kellie Kuecha
Once again Kellie put together an incredible workshop chock-full of important business building secrets for all entrepreneurs! If you have not taken one of Kellie’s many workshops you need to right now! Goto to Facebook and search for KELLIE KUECHA. You will thank me later that you did!
—Professional Event Photography by Joseph Cristina of Allure Multimedia, LLC Palm Beach, FL / All of South Florida
Boudoir Sensual Photography Professional Palm Beach Photographer
I was just recently interviewed by the TodayShow regarding my Boudoir Photography along with another professional boudoir photographer from the West Coast, California, Corina Marie Howell. Knowing Laura T. Coffey of the todayshow.com reviewed many boudoir photographer’s from East to West Coast and being selected was an honor.
Boudoir – Sensual Photography – Click Here to see what a 3 hour Boudoir Session looks like.
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