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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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Beauty, Brooks Institute, Carolina Quesquen Photography, Friends, Houston, JN Co Makeup Artistry, The Best Place for Wedding Pros

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

Mother | Houston Destination Wedding and Boudoir Photographer

01 Friday Jun 2012

Posted by Carolina in Creative, Maternity, Portraiture

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Beauty, Carolina Quesquen Photography, Friends, Houston, Maternity, Texas

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

Dan & Angie in Houston! | Destination Wedding and Boudoir Photographer

29 Tuesday May 2012

Posted by Carolina in Weddings

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Carolina Quesquen Photography, Hotel Icon, Houston, International Destination Weddings, Texas, The Best Place for Wedding Pros, Weddings in Houston

This New Yorker couple flew down with all their friends and family members to celebrate their special day in the heart of Texas-I mean literally! For Angie, this is where home was, no matter what their personal lives were like in the busy cities of Manhattan.

They didn’t hesitate one minute to announce to everyone that: the day was finally here! With anxious anticipation, Angie did everything she could to remember to breath, while Dan was so nervous getting ready upstairs, that his brother finally sat him down to help him get his cuff links and tie on. Yet everything seemed to click into place as the two of them glided from room to room getting everything ready.

And then, that beautiful moment they both anticipated finally arrived. All the amazing stories that had made them who they are, and how they had found each other were revealed in their vows. Through tears they read some of the most heart-warming love notes about how they had waited years for that one perfect person to appear in their lives, years for the right time to make it official with each other, and then many more years past all the working hours in a busy city life… Yet there they were-they had made it. As they looked at each other and smiled, I knew that this was that one moment they would remember forever.

Here is their story:

Location: Hotel Icon
Music: DJU Productions
Flowers: Hotel Icon

And a happy week to everyone!

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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Beauty, Brickhouse Bridals, Carolina Quesquen Photography, Cosmik Soul Handcrafted Jewelry, Fashion, Friends, Houston, Houston Leaders, International Destination Weddings, International Wedding Photographer, JN Co Company, Lydia Coronado, Original Wedding Gift Ideas, Something Special In Flowers, Texas, The Best Place for Wedding Pros, The Gallery, Vanessa Ruiz

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

Heather & Richard | Destination Wedding and Boudoir Photographer

06 Friday Apr 2012

Posted by Carolina in Events, Weddings

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Belle Rose Maison, Carolina Quesquen Photography, Conroe, Couple Portrait Photography, Houston, International Destination Weddings, International Travels, International Wedding Photographer, photojournalism, Texas, Texas Hair Team in Conroe, The Best Place for Wedding Pros, TX, Weddings in Houston

They say that the color purple means passion and devotion. That it holds the significance of creating union on a balanced and complete level.  So let me start by saying, that there couldn’t have been a more perfect color to represent Heather and Richard’s Wedding! Their ceremony was one filled with many emotions as the entire event began to pan out. Richard wanted to value the most traditional aspects to a marriage, so the couple hadn’t talked or seen each other the entire day! And even though many beautiful surprises were waiting to unfold for Heather, she projected the most tranquil peace from within her that just made everyone smile while they watched her get ready.

Letting the pictures tell the rest!

Heather & Richard, March 24th, 2012

A wedding isn’t just a marriage. It’s a time where a couple comes together and through a very significant ceremony, they allow the people they value the most to witness an important event in their lives. It is a true privilege and honor when a couple chooses me to become a part of their wedding. To be the person that witnesses everything and puts it all together to tell their story. So Heather & Richard, please know that I wish the two of you many years of happiness, (many babies, and many grandchildren!) and most importantly, much love for the remainder of your years together.

The venue, Belle Rose Maison in Conroe.

Flower arrangements were made by Katie with The Charming Bouquet.

Hair  creations by Texas Hair Team near the Woodlands.

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

Wedding Wire Rated! | Destination Wedding and Boudoir Photographer

26 Monday Mar 2012

Posted by Carolina in Events, Portraiture, Uncategorized, Weddings

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Business Networking, Carolina Quesquen Photography, Engagement Session, Houston, Houston Leaders, International Destination Weddings, International Wedding Photographer, photojournalism, Texas, The Best Place for Wedding Pros, Wedding Wire, Wedding Wire Rated 2011, Weddings in Houston

Carolina Quesquen Photography is now WeddingWire Rated for 2011

Houston, TX – March 26, 2012 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is pleased to announce that Carolina Quesquen Photography is WeddingWire Rated 2011 for International Destination Wedding Photographer. WeddingWire Rated is an annual award program that distinguishes wedding vendors across the country for their excellence. Based on hundreds of thousands of recent wedding reviews, WeddingWire Rated is the most recognized and trusted brand among engaged couples looking to find the best local businesses for their wedding.

Carolina Quesquen Photography now has 3 reviews on WeddingWire. Reviews by our newlywed clients include detailed ratings and insightful descriptions about their experiences working with our business and staff. Our reviews provide transparency for potential clients, assisting them in making the most informed decisions for their big day.

“We are delighted to unveil the 5th annual WeddingWire Rated program,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire, Inc. ” Carolina Quesquen Photography has made a commitment to capturing their clients experiences on the nation’s leading wedding review site.”

As the largest site for wedding reviews, WeddingWire empowers engaged couples with the most comprehensive and trusted review system available. The WeddingWire Rated program provides Carolina Quesquen Photography with a simple platform to capture customer feedback from their wedding planning experience. Newly engaged couples can easily access all of the reviews for Carolina Quesquen Photography on WeddingWire.com. We would like to thank our newlyweds for our WeddingWire Rated 2011 recognition.

For more information, please visit Carolina Quesquen Photography on WeddingWire at http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/carolina-quesquen-photography-houston.

For more information on WeddingWire Rated 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.

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About WeddingWire, Inc.
WeddingWire, the nation’s leading technology company serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 local wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers to wedding cakes. WeddingWire also offers an online community and a suite of cutting-edge planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire provides free online management tools creating the only market opportunity that gives local businesses control over their clients, reviews, leads and performance. Businesses that join the WeddingWire Network appear on WeddingWire.com and other leading sites, including ProjectWedding.com, MarthaStewartWeddings.com (NYSE: MSO), Weddingbee.com, and

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

Marisa & Brad’s E-Session | Destination Wedding and Boudoir Photographer

16 Friday Mar 2012

Posted by Carolina in Portraiture, Weddings

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Carolina Quesquen Photography, Couple Portrait Photography, Engagement Session, Houston, International Destination Weddings, Memorial Park Engagements, photojournalism, Texas, Weddings in Houston

Hurray it’s Friday! I’m feeling a bit country today, not sure what that is about 🙂 Today, I’m going to be shy with words and let the story be told through these couple of teasers from Brad and Marisa’s engagement session held at Herman Park in Houston, TX.

Blessings to all of you on this wonderful day!
xo,
Carolina

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

Beautiful and Classy | Destination Wedding and Boudoir Photographer

26 Thursday Jan 2012

Posted by Carolina in Creative, Portraiture

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Beauty, Carolina Quesquen Photography, Fashion, Houston, Texas

That’s it. That’s all I have to write about amazing Zyania today.

Enjoy 😀

If you want to see more of this session, please click here.
Special thank you to:
MUA, Belle Cherrie
Model, Zyania Benavidez

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

Street Sweets | Destination Wedding and Boudoir Photographer

27 Tuesday Dec 2011

Posted by Carolina in Creative, Uncategorized

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Beauty, Carolina Quesquen Photography, Fashion, Friends, Houston

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.

Somewhere in Texas | Destination Wedding and Boudoir Photographer

30 Wednesday Nov 2011

Posted by Carolina in Creative, Uncategorized

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Brooks Institute, Carolina Quesquen Photography, Houston, Texas

Whew, what a month! I can officially say, I’m happy today is the last day though 🙂 Working with deadlines has always been fun for me…I’m not sure whether it’s the added challenge, or just that little kick of stress that helps me work like a ninja with 3 hands, but I hope I painted quite a picture here. Anyway, almost done with everything before I leave to Germany–I can’t wait!

Meanwhile, somewhere in Texas:

This is of course, an image I converted into a drawing, something I rarely do in post-production, but only because of the limited time I have sometimes. Regardless, it looks really dreamy in print! I’m starting a whole 12×18 collection of big beautiful nature prints that will soon be hung up in various areas. Very exciting project, but it will take a little time before it comes to develop better…wishing everyone a happy Wednesday!

 

View my website at www.studio-cq.com.

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