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. [...]
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 @ Javits NYC * Cinematography / Professional Event Photography
Even more exciting is the fact that I was asked to shoot the video for an amazing seminar entitled: New Media Marketing for Next Generation Photographers on Friday. The Cinematography will be shot using multiple Canon 5DmkII and digitally recorded via the incredible H4N. Behind the scenes / Teaser video coming soon after the event. There will be an star studded line up of industry leader speaking which include: Jack Hollingsworth, Lindsay Adler, Rosh Sillars & Trevor Current all speaking about Marketing & Social Networking for the photographer. This is a must see for any Beginner, Intermediate or Pro Photographers that wishes to hedge their marketing dollars by using today social media avenues! If your in the area, come by and say hello! I’m always eager to me new interest people. Don’t forget to ask Lindsay or Rosh to sign their new book for you: The Linked Photographers’ Guide to Online Marketing and Social Media
If you or your organization requires 30 second ad spot, commercials, music videos or any other type of cinematography, please don’t hesitate to contact us for a proposal. You may call 561.762.8968 or complete our contact form here!
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.
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
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.
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 [...]
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 **
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
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 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
