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Wedding Wire Rated 2012! | Houston Destination Wedding and Boudoir Photographer

25 Saturday Aug 2012

Posted by Carolina in Bridals, Creative, Fashion, Portraiture, Weddings

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How beautiful is this? First of all, hi again! It’s been so long since I’ve last blogged on here, but after moving to a new temporary home, still being in the process of purchasing a house, helping a friend re-paint, re-design, and basically re-do an entire restaurant (so she can hopefully open it by September!!) plus starting a new job with an amazing company, needless to say, things have most definitely been a little hectic for me these past couple of months! However, I AM STILL SHOOTING and once the final move is made, I will be more than ready to come back full force!

Which by the way, reminds me, check out my new badge I got on Wedding Wire! 😀

WeddingWire Rated 2012 Weddings, Wedding, Wedding Venues

To wrap up, I’d like to tell you a little about the beautiful Tyler! We were able to create some wonderful shots during a shoot we made happen downtown all around the Hotel Icon area and Spaghetti Warehouse. Breathtaking young lady who has some of the most stunning eyes ever! She wants to start modeling…
Yay or nay?
I would say, absolutely!

Love and Peace this weekend!
XO

Carolina

MUA: JN Co Makeup Artistry
Model: Taylor T.
Location: Downtown Houston

Coming Together: Yohanna & Sebastian’s Wedding | Houston Destination Wedding and Boudoir Photographer

15 Friday Jun 2012

Posted by Carolina in For Photographers, Weddings

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Yay for Friday! Today is special because I had the opportunity to create the timeline that tells the story of Yohanna & Sebastian….yes, that means that Cuba & Argentina come together 😀 Sweet sweet love, I will let their images tell their story 😉


Cheers to Love 😉
~Carolina

Mother | Houston Destination Wedding and Boudoir Photographer

01 Friday Jun 2012

Posted by Carolina in Creative, Maternity, Portraiture

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This is the beautiful Gabriela & her son (or daughter, we don’t know yet, but she thinks it’s a boy 🙂 ). She was just mesmerizing to capture…

Wishing everyone the most amazing weekend!
Carolina

Tres Chic! | Destination Wedding and Boudoir Photographer

30 Monday Apr 2012

Posted by Carolina in Creative, Portraiture, Weddings

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Ok for something a bit different, I thought this one would be interesting 😀

Here’s to an amazing week 😉
~Carolina

How to Plan for that Perfect Bridal Session! | Destination Wedding and Boudoir Photographer

29 Sunday Apr 2012

Posted by Carolina in Creative, Events, Portraiture, Weddings

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Greetings on this wonderful Saturday! I have the day off as of right now and decided to post some marvelous images I was just editing, and wanted to share them today!

So with your bridal session coming up, you want to make sure you can get the most out of it, right? Well, here are a couple of pointers for the bride to be! Actually, this is the perfect opportunity to have a mini wedding rehearsal with your dress, makeup, and hair done, that can include just about anything else you want there for you on the day of the actual wedding! You will not only get some of the most fabulous images of yourself, but also get the chance to test out all your hired stylists and see what it’s like to work with them!

I’ve put together a few tips of certain things that you may want to check through before the day you have your bridal session and actual wedding as well:

Hair

How important is hair you ask? It can make all the difference! Do you want it up, do you want it down, how curly do you want, or are there any specific designs to the way it should look? And how long does it truly take to do everything you want for the style you’re seeking for? The stylist will most definitely give you the answer to all these questions if you seek help, and if they’re exceptionally great, they will most definitely keep within their time frame. But sometimes, just sometimes, you should deal in with some delays, especially if there are smaller children involved or it’s a huge bridal party. Most importantly though, you should get an idea of what your hair style will look like on the day of the wedding, and getting that hairstyle done before the wedding day, can work in great benefits for you.

Let me give you this quick real-life example of why it may be a good idea to get a quick sample done at your Bridal Session as well. During one of my past bride’s Bridal Sessions, she decided to test out her look exactly how she wanted it for the wedding. (This is a huge tip for future brides, by the way!) She wanted to go completely natural, therefore, wanted her hair down as well as have some simple waves in her hair that would add volume to the whole look. When she arrived for the shoot, she was really happy with how it looked. Yet as the shoot progressed, she began to realize, just like her stylist had told her, that her hair began to come down and had less “umpf” in it. She said that if this is what the hair does after a 2-hour shoot, imagine what it would look like after an entire ceremony! Needless to say, on the day of her wedding she chose a completely different hairstyle.

Another quick tip: bring pictures. Yes, we love pictures! Well, I’m not a hairstylist, but all the ones I’ve worked with just adore having a sample of what the bride is expecting, even if afterwards they give it their own touch to the entire look! 😉

Makeup

Let’s talk about makeup for a minute. I think here, communication is key! Your makeup artist should be a professional, therefore completely know all aspects of what accentuates your features in every way. We all have different shapes, colors, and forms to our faces, and it’s important that you try out what shades you want on your face and on your eyes, so when the big day comes, you can rest assured that he/she knows exactly what they’re doing. They know what it takes to make your eyes look a bit bigger or smaller if needed, or how to make your lips more luscious and beautiful, or can even help you choose that shade of color that will go perfect with your face.

(Also, some makeup artists charge extra for eyelashes, so make sure you let them know what you want on the day of your wedding just in case!)

Wedding Dress/Accessories

Ok, so you know how your dress fits you. But have you tried walking around in it for 3 hours? This is huge! Did you know, that the average weight of a wedding dress is 30 lbs? I was so bewildered by this information when I first found out. Again, going back to my past Bridal Session with Christina, she was extremely happy with everything—makeup-check. Hair-check. Nails-check. Dress…ummm, how do you get this thing on again? You will of course, have your bridesmaids, mom, or family members help you get it on if it’s one of the more complicated ones, but it’s always good to have this mini rehearsal so you know some things you may possibly stumble through. And let’s not forget accessories! You can take advantage of this time and make a check list: those special earrings, and that beautiful necklace that was gifted to you…or how about that something borrowed and something blue?

This checklist can be a huge stress-saver! (Is that even a word? 🙂 ) Once you know exactly what you want for your wedding, have worked with several of the vendors that will be with you on the day of, and have complete trust in their capabilities, you will feel more relaxed in knowing that things will look just as they should. Having that confidence in your vendors, makes a huge difference!

I hope this has helped you get an idea of how you can plan for that perfect Bridal Session. For your shoot, well, just have fun while you look fabulous and your photographer snaps some amazing photos of you! And make sure you bring your shoes so you know what it feels like to walk in them too!

Today’s images featured in this blog are of a Vintage Inspired Bridal Session we did of Vanessa at The Gallery-Houston Wedding and Event Venue. She was just fabulous, along with the team that made it all happen! Thank you everyone!

Hair: Lydia Coronado (coronado_lydia@yahoo.com)

Makeup: JN Co Company (www.jncomakeupartistry.com)

Wardrobe: Brickhouse Bridal (www.brickhousebridal.com)

Accessories: Cosmik Souls Handcrafted Jewelry (www.etsy.com/shop/cosmiksouls)

Flowers: Something Special in Flowers (www.somethingspecialinflowers.com)

Location: The Gallery (www.thegallery-houston.com)

Happy Shopping Everyone! May the planning be as blissful as your wedding day!
~Carolina

Choosing the Right Boudoir Photographer | Destination Wedding and Boudoir Photographer

12 Monday Mar 2012

Posted by Carolina in Boudoir, Creative

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I can’t believe how much I enjoy writing these articles each week, and the response I’m getting is just fabulous, so at least I know some people are reading these (even though feel free to comment and show me some love below too! 😉 )

I hope you have all had a very safe and re-charging weekend. I for one, am more than ready for today…because today, I start my workout program! Yep, 60 days of pure “Beachbody” and I am more than ready to work on myself to become a healthier and happier lady who will honor her body and health from this day forth! 😀

So with that said, in today’s article, I will give you a couple of tips on how to choose the perfect boudoir photographer for you and some important things to consider before you start on your own personal photo session.

Digital photography is one of the most popular forms of expressions in this new era, and becoming so common that you can hardly go anywhere without seeing at least one camera somewhere. And with boudoir photography or ‘pin-up’ sessions being re-introduced and becoming more acceptable in this generation, there are many photographers out there who now offer this type of service just about everywhere. So, in something as intimate as boudoir, it’s important to ask your photographer some very crucial questions before choosing the right one for you. 

A beautiful portfolio showcasing a style of work that you can see yourself in is a must! Can you picture yourself doing the things in the samples? Is the retouching overdone or is there something you don’t really like? By viewing their previous work, you will get a sample of how your images should look after your boudoir session. The photography style may vary from studio to studio and some boudoir photographers shoot more “spicy” images than others, so the question boils down to: what are you looking for? Do you like the classic pin-up look, or are you going for the more sensual style? Do you prefer your images to look tasteful and classy and how will emotions be captured? Remember, no professional will actually require a model release (a signed form stating you give official permission for the publications and use of your images) especially in boudoir photography, and it’s important to request this information before your actually session. You never know where your pictures may pop up with the Internet these days and there is little control of where they will appear after they have gone on the web.

It is also important to get someone who specializes in this field! You see, there are many steps that clients aren’t aware of when it comes to boudoir photography: makeup and hair services, retouching of images, who the images are intended for, helping the client with posing, lighting for the perfect body, different sets, and even outfits are all key in creating intimate portraits to set the mood, the feel, and the final look for your images.

The other day, a young aspiring photographer contacted me regarding a question about one of her upcoming boudoir sessions she was supposed to photograph. After I answered her in an email, I was surprised to receive an immediate response back asking me how to shoot a boudoir session step by step. She confessed that even though this was her first paying client in boudoir, that she was very nervous and that she didn’t know anything about how to set her prices, how to light for it, or even how to pose her client. She was doing everything possible to teach herself how to do this in the little time left before the actual shoot and was researching this field online because she did not want to “mess up.” Her specialty was family and kids portraits, and while her work was actually quite nice, she still didn’t know anything about this other field of photography.

Here’s an example: a dentist is a doctor; yet, he specializes in something completely different than a heart surgeon does, right? You wouldn’t let your dentist do a heart surgery on you and vice versa. The same applies to photographers. Some people can photograph just about anything, but you will be much happier with the results if you look for those who actually focus on a particular field.

I’ve listed some questions below that you can ask yourself (or the studio) before making the final decision on the right boudoir photographer for you:

• Do you prefer a male or a female to do your boudoir session?

• Does your photographer have experience in this field?

• Does the style and portfolio of the images match what you’re looking for?

• Are there different styles to shooting a boudoir session in case you’re not as comfortable?

• Does your photographer help you with the planning process of your session (outfits, concepts, etc.)

• Does your photographer provide a signed contract for the shoot?

• Do you have an option to include hair and makeup in your session?

• Where is the session going to be held (studio, on-location, home, hotel)?

• Can you bring someone with you to the shoot?

• Will you have the option to meet with your photographer to view the images personally or is everything done online?

• Is it required to sign a model release?

• Where on the internet will the images be posted, if you do sign a model release?

• Are the images retouched?

• Is retouching included in the price?

In the end, if you’re comfortable with your photographer, you may have just met your match! Choosing your photographer may not be the same as choosing your future husband, but it sure does help knowing a few things before you make this type of investment, since these images will be that token that reminds you of your flawless beauty forever 😉

Images featured in this blog are of the beautiful Miss Leila Cetina, Kassidy Menace, Samantha Flynn & Sabrina Sin, from the Haunted Heel Fashion Event in Kemah, TX last month. Make sure you check out the links below to see where you can go for these fabulous accessories (or if you liked the location of such a sassy place, because the owner is now renting out the space to us awesome artists to shoot at!).

I hope this helps you plan for your boudoir session!
Xo my loves,

Carolina

 

Hostess: Sabrina Sin

Wardrobe: The Haunted Heel

 

Locations:

1-Zone 504 Bar

2-The Wine Down Bistro

Other Sponsors: The Black Iguana

To view more boudoir sessions photographed around the country, view my website at www.studio-cq.com.

Reasons You Should Do A Boudoir Session | Destination Wedding and Boudoir Photographer

20 Friday Jan 2012

Posted by Carolina in Boudoir

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…at least once in your life!

One of the best things about my job is after it’s all said and done. After the meetings, the emails, and maybe even phone calls, the planning, the contract, and the actual session, the halo-music-playing-in-the-background-moment is when my clients first see their products. We meet, we chat, and then BAM! There it is.

The expression in itself gives off that kind of energy that makes me smile and know that it was all worth it. So why the title? Why “Reasons You Should Do a Boudoir Session at Least Once In Your Life!” ? I want to share with you the wonderful note that one of my past clients sent to me the other day. She flew down from Ireland to do this boudoir shoot so she could surprise her fiancé with an incredible wedding gift the night they would get married:

“Carolina is an absolute gem! From the first introductory email to the final product, she was reliable, consistent and a pleasure to work with. I wanted to give my fiancé something he’d really treasure for his wedding present. When a friend of mine recommended doing a boudoir session with Carolina, I was a bit uneasy. I’ve always seen myself as a sporty, ordinary girl. I’ve never felt sexy or elegant, so I was apprehensive as to if I would be suitable for boudoir. But when I met Carolina, I instantly relaxed. She was bubbly, positive and attentive to my concerns with my body. She allowed me to put away all my worries about the session and just have fun. It was an amazing experience, but the biggest reward arrived after our shoot when I was able to see my pictures. Her ability to capture your innate beauty is unbelievable! This experience has allowed me to see myself as the beautiful woman I have become. Even better, my fiancé will have a wonderful keepsake of this special time in our lives. All in all, boudoir is a life-changing experience, and Carolina is a talented, fabulous gal with keen attention to showcasing your best bits! 🙂 “ ~ Julie G.

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Thank you for letting me be a part of such a great experience!

To view more boudoir sessions, view my website at www.studio-cq.com.

J’aime Germany! | Destination Wedding and Boudoir Photographer

19 Thursday Jan 2012

Posted by Carolina in Creative

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I remember the first time I picked up a camera to shoot the Niagara Falls. Actually, that wasn’t the first time I ever picked up a camera, nonetheless, it’s a great story, so I’ll continue! Ok, so there I was with my mother, and my cousin, and aunt who had both come to visit New York for their first time in our lives. I was barely 11 years old, had just moved to Boston, Massachusetts, so this was the first time we all took a trip to all the north-eastern states and ended in Toronto, Canada. We were shooting pretty little pictures, throwing the bunny ears all over our snap shots, ooo-ing and aahh-ing at just about everything we were seeing. Then my mother asked: “Carolina, come here, take the picture! I want to be in it too!” I pressed the shutter as they smiled proudly, showing off the Niagara Falls behind them. And as they walked away, I stayed behind to just take in the beauty of that mighty water crashing below the surface. I could smell the fresh air sifting all around me. Feel the sprinkles of the water hitting my face lightly. See the amazing elegance that nature truly was. And I couldn’t help but want to remember that moment forever, so I took my very first picture that had meaning-just for me. And as my aunt turned around to look for me, she saw that I took the image and said: “Carolina! Why did you take that picture? It’s not a picture if people aren’t in it!”

I think back on that moment sometimes and just have to laugh. Who would have ever thought I would become a photographer? The funny thing is that I don’t even know what this story has to do with these images! 🙂 But in a way, I guess it does. You see, as a professional photographer, people hire me to take their portraits, capture their weddings, and record an important moment in their lives. Yet for me, beauty is in the simple fact that we are alive. It surrounds us everyday if we choose to see it. And yes, everyone is beautiful, just as they are. And amazingly enough, I have the privilege to freeze moments, even for one split second of time. Every time I get to go back to Germany, it truly fascinates me how differently I view that city of life. And the best part, is that I am free to capture what my heart sees. The moments of everyday living-the seconds that aren’t posed, but happen all by themselves. Those moments that show just how perfect the world truly is through it’s light, and through it’s darkness.

I know I’ve been blabbering on about how I want to upload images every time I take a trip somewhere. Unfortunately, I don’t get that luxury of time to sort through them and pick my favorites. Well guess what? I made the time today. So I hope you enjoy seeing something a little different than what I usually upload. I guess you could call these real life images. Some with people in them. Some without…

Germany & Austria 2011-2012.
Happy almost weekend to all!

To view my website go to www.studio-cq.com.

Happy 2012! Olé! | Destination Wedding and Boudoir Photographer

02 Monday Jan 2012

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Well, vacation time is “officially” over and I’ve decided to start back up on work because there’s lots to do! I have to post my last 3 weddings, images for a collaboration project of my lovely friend, as well as a new photo session coming up in Munich tomorrow, so work will pile up if I don’t get to it. So with that said, I just wanted to wish everyone an amazing 2012 full of all the amazing-ness your little hearts can imagine!

Here’s a little greeting I made for ya’ll with some images I took while we stopped in Bregenz, Austria. What an incredible trip, I can’t wait to post more 🙂 I hope to lather up this blog real nice with all too many images from this trip!

We’re getting better and better everyday, world.
Choose to see the love around you…
Carolina

Street Sweets | Destination Wedding and Boudoir Photographer

27 Tuesday Dec 2011

Posted by Carolina in Creative, Uncategorized

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Greetings from Germany! Let me start by saying: Merry Christmas!!! I can only hope that everyone’s beautiful dinner party was filled with many great blessings of love, family, and union! As I am sitting here in my family’s living room, typing away, I can honestly say, these Christmas holidays have been beyond spectacular…a Peruvian-Italian-German tradition-I absolutely love Europe 🙂 But more about that later (and pictures will be up of that soon too!).

So for now, let’s take it back to Houston for a second. Before leaving, I had the wonderful pleasure of working with several divalicious people who totally ended my last days in Texas with a BANG-here are some of my favorites of Zyania!

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MUA & Hair: Belle Cherie
Model: Zyania Benavides
Location: Jones Hall
Houston, TX

I’d love to hear from you, so let me know what you think!
Until next time 😉
xoxo

To view my website go to www.studio-cq.com.

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