December 12, 2007

I have an iMAC!

Dear brides:

For the first time in my life I have an iMAC. This is the new iMAC 24" computer.

In just two days I learn how to do amazing DVD slide shows for my clients (bride & grooms), and much more. The monitor looks awsome and my pictures looks sharper and colorful.

Also, that means that your wedding album designs will be done faster than ever!

I am very excited about that. Here is my picture just one minute before opening the box:

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November 22, 2007

The Boda Lens Bag

Hi!

Today I want to share my experience with my new wedding lens bag: The Boda Lens Bag!

The Boda Lens Bag was designed by a fellow photographer James Garner. I was looking for something like this sometime ago. I really recommend this bag for every wedding photographer.

The Boda Bag helps to find your lens quickly, in just seconds. In this bag I have my Canon 70-200 2.8L lens, the 85 1.8 lens, and the 15mm Fish eye or the 16-35 2.8L lens. Also I can have my flash meter, extra batteries, memory cards, and much more.

Take a moment and visit the official website for the Boda Lens Bag: http://www.bodalensbag.com/ and you can find and extra 25% discount during Christmas season!

Here is me with my Boda Lens Bag!

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November 09, 2007

The Wedding of Alex Cintron & Priscilla Barrera!

On November 2nd. I had the privilege to photograph the wedding of Pricilla and Alex Cintron. Alex Cintron is a Chicago White Sox baseball player and the bride (Priscilla) is a georgeous mexican girl. The wedding was held at the new Atlantic Ballroom at El Conquistador Resort in Puerto Rico. The music was played by Andy Montanez, a salsa singer star of Puerto Rico. Here are some of my favorite pictures, enjoy!

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November 08, 2007

Professional Photographer Re-Certification

I did it!

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Every five years, a Certified photographer must renew his or her credentials by participating in continuing education programs and periodically submitting work for critical evaluation. This helps assure you that certified photographers maintain their level of expertise and continue to develop new skills and techniques.

Why a Certified Photographer?

When you hire a photographer, you want the best—but ensuring that you get the best photographer for the job can be a difficult task.

The Professional Photographers of America, as the leading certifying agency for imaging professionals, the Professional Photographic Certification program is recognized throughout the industry. When you see a photographer displaying the Certified Professional Photographer seal, you can be sure that he or she is among the less than 3% of all imaging professionals who have successfully completed and maintained this requirements.

The Wedding of Jenny & Rob!

On November 4, 2007 was the wedding of this lovely couple, Jenny & Rob. The ceremoy & reception was at El Conquistador Resort in Las Croabas, Puerto Rico. The day was sunny and windy, but all enjoyed the big event. Here are some quick images of the day, enjoy!

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In other news, I met the fabulous Justin Ungaro, a fellow photographer from Los Angeles who was there as a guest... yes, she was there with her camera gear too! I discover that we have many things in common, like the membership of the Digital Wedding Forum, and we admire the same famous photographers from the states. Too bad that I can't talk to her during the wedding, well next time we can take a coffee in the next photographer's convention. Here is a picture of her:011_4

Also, she took a picture of me and my assistant Kim working very hard!

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August 09, 2007

Before & After Images!

This post is for the brides that are looking for extraordinary images. Every picture in the wedding album will be retouched (pimples, shinny face, etc.) and will be enhanced too. What that means? Let's see the samples below.

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The first shot you will see on the left is the 'straight out of the camera, un-retouched image file. The second (right side) has been given our 'touch' of retouching & enhancement. Can you see the difference?

Here is another sample:

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My service in not finished on the wedding day, I dedicate my time to do this enhancements because you deserve the best; it is your wedding day!

An advice for the brides: Don't trust to 'Uncle Bob' to take your wedding pictures! Don't trust in your guest to take pictures with the disposable cameras on the tables!

If you are looking for a extraordinary pictures, you need an extraordinary photographer. :-) I charge a premium for my time and talent because I think I am worth it.

The Wedding of Nicole & Michael

Last Saturday Kimberly Del Pilar (my 22 years old daughter) and I shot a beautiful wedding at Las Casitas Gardens followed by a huge reception at Mirador Terrace in El Conquistador Resort at Las Croabas, Puerto Rico.

The hair and make-up of the beautiful bride was made by Adouard de Paris Salon & Spa; Jessica Rivera from Fantasy Flowers and Events provided the beautiful flowers & decoration for the event; the music was set by Entertainment Concepts.

The couple was a easy going and super nice too, I am a lucky photographer. Here are some of the images:

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July 26, 2007

Featured in PPA Magazine!

I am very excited! I was published in the July 2007 edition of Professional Photographer Magazine, the official publication of Professional Photographers of  America. The cover image was made by my friends Stephen & Jennifer Bebb from Vancouver, Canada.
The right / bottom image is my image of the year 2006 "The Bride at the Old San Juan" an award-winning image from the PPA Loan Collection Book.

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July 25, 2007

The Wedding of Colleen & David

Last Saturday my son Noel Del Pilar Jr. and I shot a wonderful wedding at Las Casitas Gardens followed by a huge reception at Pablo Casals Salon at El Conquistador Resort at Las Croabas, Puerto Rico.

The hair and make-up of the beautiful bride was made by Adouard de Paris Salon & Spa; Jessica Rivera from Fantasy Flowers and Events provided the beautiful flowers & decoration for the event; the music was set by Entertainment Concepts.

It was those wedings that anyone had a great time, and the couple was a easy going and super nice. Here are some of the images:

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Gwen Stefani Concert

Once the eye-catching front woman of Southern Californian ska punk group No Doubt, Gwen Stefani is now a huge box office in her own right. This date was July 18, 2007 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan in support of her second studio album, The Sweet Escape.

And I was there!!! Here are some of the images taken with my lovely point & shot camera Canon Powershot SD630, enjoy!

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