15 Friday Jun 2012
Posted in For Photographers, Weddings
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Carolina Quesquen Photography, Friends, International Wedding Photographer, Texas, The Best Place for Wedding Pros, The Courtyards of New Waverly, Weddings in Houston
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
09 Saturday Jun 2012
Posted in Portraiture, Weddings
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Carolina Quesquen Photography, International Destination Weddings, International Wedding Photographer, Texas, The Best Place for Wedding Pros, Weddings in Houston
Just a tini-tiny sneak peak for what’s coming up next week! Had such a hard time to choose from so many images that I’ve decided to choose a lot of them to tell the story of Yohanna & Sebastian…so for now, I hope you enjoy the sneak peak!!
“If I could give you one thing in all the world, it would be the ability to see yourself through my eyes. Only then would you realize how special you are and just how much the world needs your amazing, gorgeous, beautiful self.”
– RJ
30 Monday Apr 2012
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Beauty, Business Networking, Carolina Quesquen Photography, Fashion, Friends, International Wedding Photographer, Texas, The Best Place for Wedding Pros, The Gallery, Weddings in Houston
Ok for something a bit different, I thought this one would be interesting 😀
Here’s to an amazing week 😉
~Carolina
29 Sunday Apr 2012
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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
20 Friday Apr 2012
Posted in Uncategorized, Weddings
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A Billion Acts of Green, Carolina Quesquen Photography, Couple Portrait Photography, Earth Day, International Destination Weddings, International Wedding Photographer, photojournalism, The Best Place for Wedding Pros, Weddings in Houston
Here’s to Earth Day! Which isn’t officially until 2 days, but I’m so excited about so many things at this moment. About 2 weeks ago, I planted some of my very first little seeds in my mini garden, and they are already sprouting! How amazing is that? Pardon my enthusiasm, but I’m not used to seeing something come to life right in front of my eyes! 🙂 And with Earth Day just around the corner, I had to check out A Billion Acts of Green and do my pledge “officially” (Below is the proof! 😉 )
http://act.earthday.org/bag_widget/12/597
For those who truly know me, completely understand my huge passion for nature and anything that has to do with the earth. Being surrounded by beautiful green trees is a way to recharge and get away from a busy city-like day and is where I get all my thinking done. I feel that there is something very special in all that nature has to offer-the trees that sway through life, the plants and flowers that hold a magical beauty all on their own, the aroma in the fresh cut grass…even the lake on a beautiful sunset afternoon…yes, I’m a romantic, I have to admit it! If you want to cast your pledge to make our planet more green, or do an even greater act, make sure you check out this website: http://act.earthday.org. I think they’re a wonderful organization dedicated to making a change for our world.
Here’s a quick image that fits this moment perfectly!
These two were completely in love with the moment as I asked them to show me how they truly felt about each other. She threw her arms around him in the most natural way while he just grabbed onto her, taking in his wonderful bride.
I’ll be posting more of this lovely couple, Deena & Teong, next week so make sure you check back!
Happy Friday and Happy Earth Day too…I’ll be fishing this Sunday so wish me luck 😉
Carolina
06 Friday Apr 2012
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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.
26 Monday Mar 2012
Posted 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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To view more weddings photographed around the country, view my website at www.studio-cq.com.
19 Thursday Jan 2012
Posted in Creative
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.
13 Friday Jan 2012
Aww, I am so happy to finally be back! I mean, I was always here, but the time has finally come to “officially” get back to work 😉 And that means, picture blogs! Watch out 2012, this one is going to be the absolute best year yet…
Ok, like I was mentioning, I’m a bit behind on blogging, so I would like to share some of the past weddings I did in November. To start, Jennifer & Ric’s wedding wins the award for absolute cutest wedding in 2011, hands down! The wedding was filled with so much emotion, happiness and things going on, I was constantly turning around to capture a the little girl giggling with her mom there, or the maid of honor touching up Jennifer’s dress in the other corner. It’s funny how my goal was only to share my 10 favorite images; yet it’s actually come down to this! I guess I’m more of a story teller and I definitely think it’s important to lay out the entire day with the best highlights.
Wishing Jennifer & Ric the most amazing lifetime together! It was a true honor for you two to choose me as your wedding photographer!
(Click the images to view them larger. Location of the wedding: Le Virage Ballroom, Houston, TX.)
Cheers to LIFE!
To view more weddings photographed around the country, view my website at www.studio-cq.com.
