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Steampunk Photo Shoot Professional Fashion Photography

Steampunk Photo Shoot Professional Fashion Photography

Steampunk Photo Shoot
Professional Fashion / Period Photography

Hey everyone… It’s been kinda crazy over the last few months from co-hosting Digital Photography Cafe too shooting a ton of projects. From Music Album Photography and Design to Fashion Photography and everything in between, I will be sharing some of the latest images in up and coming entries.

For this week, myself and Trevor Current, co-host of Digital Photography Cafe, spoke about Creativity, it’s importance and how to find it if you’ve lost it! :-D If you haven’t had a chance to listen in, please take a moment to do so. Episode 29

This week a wonderful lady contact us regarding shooting an image for a book author Scott Westerfeld contest in the genre of SteamPunk. If you don’t know what Steampunk is, simply visualize a cross between Victorian & Sci-fi or H. G. Wells / Jules Verne work. Honestly, I knew just about nothing about it until doing this shoot and now think it’s great and credit it to getting my creative juices flowing once again.

Interior, Architectural, Commercial Photography 3 Ps to Success

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”

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?

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. [...]

Behind the Scenes Video of Fashion Photography Photo Shoot

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.

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.

Destination Wedding Photography South Florida Boca Raton at Boca Resort & Spa

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.

Facebook gives back 20% to the photo community!

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.

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 [...]

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.

Top Bridal Makeup Artist / Hair Stylist Licensed Cosmetologist West Palm Beach South Florida

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
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

Palm Beach Engagement Photo Shoot – Palm Beach Wedding Photographer

As promised, here is a short video montage of a good assortment of photos taken during Brandon & Victoria’s Engagement Photo Session prior to their wedding.

Enjoy!