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Fashion Photography Behind the Scenes of Professional Photo Shoot Fashion Photographer Joseph Cristina

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.

How to pick an Actor Headshot or Modeling Headshot Photographer?

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.

The Creating of an Image & Professional Branding of a Company

The Creating of an Image & Professional Branding of a Company

The Creating of an Image & Professional Branding of a Company

I’m publishing this short entry as a follow up to my previous article entitled ” Professional Branding Portraiture Photography – Ditch the 80’s Real Estate Head Shot “. Let me beginning by giving you some background: A few weeks back the studio receives contact from a brand new company which was in need of a “Look”, a “Brand”, or “Image” to allow their clients to recognize them immediately when seeing their promotional materials.

This strong association between the Company and the Brand is one of the most critical factors when starting a new venture and is so often over looked..

Professional Branding Portraiture Photography – Ditch the 80′s Real Estate Head Shot

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!

The Role of a Professional Modeling Portfolio Photographer

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.

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

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 **

West Palm Beach Professional Fine Art Photographer Art Gallery / Exhibition Licensable Print Photography

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.

Corporate Annual Report Photographer Commercial Promotional Material Photography

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 Actor Actress Headshot Palm Beach Photographer

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.

Kelley Hall – Professional Model Headshot / Actor Head Shots Palm Beach South Florida

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.

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.
Hope you enjoy it! Your feedback is always appreciated. Thanks everyone for your support.

Tonya Zavasta Magazine Cover Shoot Professional Photography South Florida

Tonya Zavasta Magazine Cover Shoot Professional Photography South Florida

Book author Tonya Zavasta commision me to shoot a cover shot for the UK based magazine Get Fresh Summer Issue. After a week or so of going back and forth with Publisher/Art Director to help hone in as to what they were looking for the shoot went off without a hitch! Tonya, age 51 is just stunning in person! Her RAW lifestyle surely plays a role in her shape, wellness and incredible skin. I urge you to visit her website and purchase one of her many book on the subjust!

It was my pleasure to work with Tonya and would like to take a moment to thank Sarah from the Fresh-Network for her assistance in this production! Last but not least, Fabiola of Fairytale Beauty, my wife, for providing her professional on location hair and makeup services at short notice.

—Magazine Cover Professional Photographer South Florida; Miami / Palm Beach / Treasure Coast – Corporate & Professional Head Shots

Recent Professional Fashion Photography Product / Catalog Session – Designer Nicola Jay

Recent Professional Fashion Photography Product / Catalog Session - Designer Nicola Jay

Professional Fashion Photographer South Florida * Professional Commerical Product Photographer Palm Beach, FL & all of South Florida

It was wonderful working with both the high-end fashion designer Nicola Jay, as will as model and Miss Latina Dominican Republic, Marcies Elizabeth. The above collage displays only a small portion of the many wonderful garments designed by Nicola Jay. visit her website to see more.

Alex Tomlinson Model Head Shot

Alex Tomlinson Model Head Shot

Professional Modeling Headshots and Professional Actor Headshots West Palm Beach Headshot Photographer It’s always refreshing for me to work with good people.. Alex and Roxanne (his mother) were absolutely wonderful. Even though Alex was modeling in the UK, Roxanne selected me to create his new professional model headshot. She told me that after allot of [...]

Fashion Modeling Boudoir Photography

Fashion Modeling Boudoir Photography

We all had a blast on this shoot and I think the image reflex it… Jennifer enjoyed being a bit out of character for the few hours we had with her. Once again, sexy but tasteful is the over whelming theme with all of my boudoir work. It is imperative that my client is 100% comfortable during the shoot!

Model & Portrait Photography

Model & Portrait Photography

On location Model & Portrait Photography is a blast! The above image was captured during one of our sessions with Audrey. The equestrian backdrop worked well with her over all persona.

Boudoir / Boudour Photography Model

Boudoir / Boudour Photography Model

Always Sexy! Always Tasteful! Over the past 18 years I’ve made it a point to keep Boudoir photography sexy but tasteful! To make the client more comfortable I’ve always made it a point to have the Hair & Makeup Stylist in the area for the duration of the shoot.

Fashion / Commercial Photography – Model Audrey

Fashion / Commercial Photography - Model Audrey

Commercial / Fashion Photography – Model Audrey – MUA – Fabiola of FairytaleBeauty.com

Retro’s Back!! This image labeled “Sassy” is an advertising piece / composite put together to depict a “baby boomer” throw back to the day of Furs & Fros

Fashion Photography – Model Audrey

Fashion Photography - Model Audrey

Professional Fashion and Artistic Photography : Model Audrey : MUA / Fashion Stylist Fabiola of Fairytale Beauty

Los Angels Model / Actress Comp Card & Head Shot Session

Los Angels Model / Actress Comp Card & Head Shot Session

Wow! Alexa, a beautiful little hearted model / actress from Los Angels, CA flew in to Sunny Fort Pierce, FL visiting family and looking for a professional photographer.