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2 a.m. {a photo journal} bio picture

News & Happenings:

Hello, everyone!

News:  Well, it seems I've been a tad bit busy to keep up with this blog.  Not only am I still shooting all the time, but I've been working on the new blog and website... which will be launching in a few weeks!!!

Until then, please feel free to email me with any inquiries {text is great, too!}

I'm excited about all the changes that are happening. There are quite a few awesome announcements to make in the next few month.  Yes... The best is yet to come!

xoxo

Cristina:)



Happy Again {newborn}

So… I was doing a little adding in my head to discover that in the past few months I’ve been shooting at least 27,000 images per month. Which does NOT including anything I shoot for myself or for my family.

Wow.

To be honest, I have no idea if that’s low, high or average for most photographers. I just know that when I break it down that way, I feel a little nauseous.

And then I look at these images… and I feel
oh
so
very,
very
happy
again.

:)

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Mom wanted a different type of ring shot… and I rather like it.

Diana - she looks so peaceful, love them all! Beautiful baby!

Mae - ....sigh....she is gorgeous..... Melt.

Cassandra - Angel in a blanket....just lovely.

Manju - You did an amazing job! Love all these pictures

Janelle… finally… and {just because}

I don’t know if we talked more than I pressed the shutter, but I guess I didn’t need many shots to get a good shot of Janelle. To be honest, I couldn’t stop talking to her about food and photography (my two obsessions and her two obsessions). I left the shoot worried about how much I shot, but feeling great about how much fun I had. In a huge way, this shoot was about more than just shooting… but to explain that would take a few paragraphs of back story and to be honest, at the end of wedding season, I don’t think I have the brain cells.  All I know is that I am soooo glad she finally sent me an email saying she wanted to be photographed and that she was confident and friendly enough to just go for it. Many people want to, but not many people do it and for that, she gets huge props from me.

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Jan - Love so much! . I had such a wonderful time during our shoot. I love all my photos! You. Are. Amazing. & my hero!

Junior Vasquez - Beautiful, just beautiful. I've known Janelle for over 15 years now and she is one of the most genuine people I've ever met. These photos are amazing because they feature a person with a beautiful soul and of course shot by one of the most talented photographers I've ever met. AMAZING job Cristina!

Leah - Truly beautiful :)

Cassandra - Sigh. Such beauty. Love the lighting.

erica + todd {married}

I had such a hard time deciding what to blog. So… before I overthink this, too… I’ll leave you with a few of many images from this wedding that I love.
xo
C

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Jan - Amazing. As always. Sigh

Erica - thanks for capturing such beautiful moments on our special day! I love my pictures so much!! you are the best!!!

Cassandra - Magical. I love the shoulder kiss. I can't wait to go to bed and dream. Wonderful captures.

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Erica + Todd = Coming Soon

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Krista - Oooooooooo I can't wait to see more!!

traci and justin {married}

There was a moment at Traci and Justin’s wedding where my eyes watered and I hid behind my camera to ensure I wasn’t seen.  It didn’t happen at the father/daughter dance or the vows or during the toast.  No, it happened in the last hour of the night when everyone was happy and dancing and having a good time.  You see…  Traci and Justin’s wedding was gorgeous all the way around.  The day…the colors…the clouds…the couple…  it was all beautiful.  But when I woke up that morning, I wasn’t sure if I’d even make it through the first few hours.

The morning of their wedding, I woke up and took myself to the doctor and was diagnosed with bronchitis, tonsillitis, and a sinus infection. I felt horrible like I’ve never felt before.  I was given an injection with medication and prayed for strength and clarity as I braced myself for a 16 hour day.  There was no way I was going to miss the wedding, but I did fear I couldn’t  function the way I needed to. That’s when, at the end of the night, it hit me that I had made it.  God had been faithful and allowed me the opportunity to witness and photograph such joy and happiness.

And in that moment, I may have still had a fever, but I seriously felt like a million bucks.

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Cassandra - A great way to spend a Saturday night. I love each of these captures.

Melissa - Absolutely gorgeous wedding all around! You did such an amazing job, as always, but as sick as you were - total rockstar! Especially love my husband workin' it out in the last photo :)

Erika - That ring shot is amazeballs!!!

Galinda - Amazing pictures. Ring shot was phenom.

MIchelle Williams - that ring shot is AMAZING

Diana Q - Love these pictures!! Love the colors! Amazing job as always cris!