Podcast is Out! Display Color Calibration + Audio Editing
This weeks internet radio show that I co-host is out. Give it a listen and please subscribe via iTunes for a weekly latte & digital photography fix! As always we keep the show light & conversational and discuss the Art & Business of Photography. We discuss SpyderGallery iPad app, color calibration and have a [...]
Interior, Architectural, Commercial Photography 3 Ps to Success
From Real Estate Sales, Property Rental to Hotel & Resort Property fill rates, all are directly linked to the 3 P’s: Presence, Perception and Photographs. [...]
Brand New Podcast Digital Photography Café “Art & Business”
We are happy to announce the launch of our new podcast, Digital Photography Café. Trevor Current from CurrentPhotographer.com and Joseph Cristina from Alluremm.com have come together to create an inspiring, educational and entertaining podcast about the art and business of photography. Each week Trevor and Joe get together to talk about the creative side of photography and [...]
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. [...]
Opening Night Joseph Cristina Fine Art Photography Exhibit
Opening Night of Joseph Cristina’s Fine Art Gallery Exhibit in the Heart of the Art District Las Olas Ft Lauderdale FL Opening Night of my Fine Art Gallery Exhibit in the Heart of the Art District Las Olas Fort Lauderdale Florida turned out exceptional and will run throughout the entire month of March! I’ve included a few [...]
Classy Boudoir Photography Behind The Scenes TV Segment
Classy Boudoir Photography Behind The Scenes TV Segment
NBC 6 / Telemundo 51 Miami
Previously we were interviewed by The TodayShow for what I call my “Classy Not Trashy” Boudoir Photography. Just recently we were approached by a producer from NBC 6 / Telemundo 51 Miami to do a full segment regarding this specific form of photography.
Boudoir Photography should force the photographer to create images that flatter their client and do so in a classy manor but over the years I saw so many “boudoir photos” that in my mind did the contrary. I made it my goal to bring the Classy back to Boudoir Photography and it’s my hope this thought can be seen within my boudoir photographs.
Like all other forms of portraiture, Boudoir Photography does allow for surreal themes, playfulness and artistry with styling seen within the pages of todays top fashion magazines.
With a strong collaboration between The Client, My Beautiful Wife, Fabiola, Licensed Cosmetologist / Hair & Makeup Artist and myself professional photographer we create images that are truly timeless.
I’ve been told by clients that our sensual photography sessions are life transforming events and many women have returned years later for followup sessions as a way to document their life’s journey of self discovery!
We are located in Sunny South Florida Palm Beach County but travel the country and even worldwide sharing our gifts.
From Fine Art, Boudoir, Modeling and Commercial Photography project, I would like to welcome all to contact me for more information. Enjoy the segment!
Joseph Cristina Fine Art Gallery Exhibition – Good versus Evil
The Good versus Evil conflict is the most common conventional theme in literature throughout history. In this unique exhibition, one sees this universal part of the human condition portrayed in the Fine Art Photography of Joseph Cristina and Fine Art paintings of Stephanie Knight. This exhibition sets the stage for the theme of the arts salon’s, concerts and events for the month of March. Cocktail Hour at 7:00 PM — concert at 8:00 PM
Behind the Scenes Video of Fashion Photography Photo Shoot
Behind the Scenes VIDEO of Professional
Fashion Photographer Joseph Cristina
On Location “Run & Gun” Test Hasselblad H4D-40 Medium Format Digital Camera
Run & Gun was my theme – Unlike many, I decided to detach this $27,000 camera kit from it’s umbilical cord and shot untethered with high speed UDMA SanDisk 16gb & 32gb Memory Cards.
At $1,000/hr for location costs, it was both Awe-Inspiring & Exhilarating at the same time! I can not say enough about the team of 11 creatives whom collaborated on this project to make it happen! Thank you all!
This video is simply a fast paced “Run & Gun” depiction of the Fashion Shoot testing the Hasselblad H4D-40 Medium Format Digital Camera. I hope you enjoy it.
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Come See How the Photos Turned Out CLICK HERE
These images were taken during a fashion shoot in 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.
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!
How to pick an Actor Headshot or Modeling Headshot Photographer?
How to pick an Actor Headshot or Modeling Headshot Photographer?
HINT: ALL ASPIRING MODELS & ACTORS MUST KNOW
When commissioning a photographer, take the time to look at their portfolio, discuss with them exactly what you or the agency requires and for the Love of God, do your due diligence before wasting your money.
If you think (man or woman) you can do your own hair & makeup; SLAP YOURSELF once for being ignorant and twice for being so damn cheap! (Did I say that?… YES! YES I DID…) A hair & makeup artist on location during your session will not only provide you with a better photographic appearance but will also provide different hair do’s and fashion styling which ultimately will benefit you by providing a greater number of looks to proof through once your session is over.
Actor Headshots & Becoming An Actor * Headshot Photographer
Actor Headshots & Becoming An Actor
When becoming an actor, Actor Headshots are one of the most important requirements and can make the difference in getting casting calls and not. Headshots for actors help agencies place their talent with producers, film makers, TV Producers and alike. No matter if you’re looking to become a Hollywood Actor Super Star in California or star in a Disney Production in Orlando, FL a high quality acting headshot by and professional headshot photographer is critical! So, what makes Actor Headshots good?
Bridal Boudoir Sensual Photography Palm Beach South Florida Boudoir Photographer Joseph Cristina
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!
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 “!
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.
Destination Wedding Photography South Florida Boca Raton at Boca Resort & Spa
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.
American Heart Association Gala Event Heart Ball 2010 North Palm Beach Florida
This was a amazing gala event raising money & awareness for the American Heart Association. Honorary Chair was the one and only, New York Jets Hero and Legion, Joe Namath.
Sidenote: Joe Namath was down to earth, wonderful to speak to and really understanding while having to photograph him for over an hour in his VIP room seen above! What a great sport!
For Professional Gala Event Photography, For Profit & Non-Profit Event Coverage or confidential celebrity photos sessions, drop us a line!
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
Facebook gives back 20% to the photo community!
Facebook’s gives back 20% to the photo community
A few days ago while uploading an image to my Facebook Portfolio I noticed that the size reduction after compression was not as severe as in the past. To see what had changed, I downloaded the image into Photoshop to check it’s size after being run through Facebook’s “new” photo algorithm and ,to my amazement, I immediately found a 20% increase in the size of the image. In the past, photographs would be reduced to a max “long edge” length of 604px but now the image was a whopping 720px.
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 [...]
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!
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
