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Cathy Cavazos – Head Shots – McAllen, Texas

This past week I was asked by my friend Ray to help learn how to use his new snoot accessory for his studio light and these are some of the results from that practice. Ms. Cathy was in need of some professional photos for a modeling gig she was going to attend and so she…
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Sarah Ruiz – UTRGV Grad – Edinburg, Texas

Yesterday we had the pleasure of photographing Ms. Sarah Ruiz, a recent graduate from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). She majored in communications and is excited to become an educator. Even though the extremely hot weather and crazy winds posed a small annoyance, we go it done. Sarah was such a trooper…
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Mommy + Me Mini Sessions – McAllen, Texas – Ben Briones Studios

In honor of Mother’s Day our studio will be doing Mommy + Me Mini Sessions! We have 3 beautiful vibrant backdrops for you and your babies ready to go! We want to capture and print some special moments with you and child. The the mini sessions will run from Wednesday May 8, 2019 to Saturday…
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Carlos Benavides – Swearing-in Ceremony – Edinburg, Texas

Carlos Benavides was appointed to Gov.’s specialty courts advisory council this month by Gov. Greg Abbott and our team was there to capture such an awesome milestone. Best of luck to Mr. Benavides and congratulations to him and his family. Here are some moments from this event. Photo Credit: Michael Angelo Â
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Make A Wish RGV Gala – McAllen Country Club – McAllen, Texas

Every year we try out best to volunteer and help the Make-A-Wish RGV at their annual Gala. This year we made and these are some of our favorite shots from the wonderful guest who attend and help Make-A-Wish RGV a success. Photo Credit: Sara Yanez, Ben Briones Â
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Britny & Ignacio Announcement – Tomorrow There Will Be More of Us! – Edinburg, Texas

From shooting their engagement photos, to traveling with my team to Fredericksburg, Texas to document their wedding day, I have been photographing Britny and Ignacio’s special moments up to now. Being given the opportunity to once more be a part of another milestone in their lives by photographing their baby announcement was exciting! Britny had…
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Adalie’s Quince – Mission, Texas – Ben Briones Studios

Having a Quinceañera is super special for a young woman and the parents. I met Adalie when her father brought her to my studio for her formal portrait session. Her photos turned out so beautiful in her portraits with her blue dress. It was no surprise that the result of her photos from her Quinceañera…
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Ginger Garza – 35mm Film – Edinburg, Texas

To those who don’t know I give private photography lessons to about 2-3 students and at one of my lessons I decided to also become a student of photography and practice shooting 35mm film with my Canon AE-1. We held our lesson at the beautiful Edinburg City Hall located in the heart of the city.…
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Fujifilm XT-3 – Architectural Photography Test

I recently rented the Fujifilm XT-3 because it’s a runner up on the list for my next camera purchase and I have been testing out all it’s features in different photography scenarios. I had already done studio photos with the camera, outdoor portraits and night photos so this time around I wanted to try architectural…
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Cadenas Invisibles – Latino Theatre Initiatives – Alton, Texas

Cadenas Invisibles is a play by Latino Theatre Initiatives in collaboration with Buffet-McCain Initiative to combat modern slavery. If you would like to them to preform at your event please contact Maria Dolores Alvarado. Here are some shots from one of their more recent performances the Alton, Texas.
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Amanda Maternity – Sarita, Texas – Bee Beautiful Studios

Today we shot some beautiful maternity photos in a town named Sarita, Texas, which is a short distance from Kingsville, Texas. The family chose to have their photos taken at the Kenedy Ranch Museum. Amanda is a returning client. We took Amanda and Marcos Wedding photos back in November of 2018 and today we photographed another…
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Alexa & Mateo E-session – McAllen, Texas – Bee Beautiful Studios

A few months ago I had the crazy idea that i wanted to shoot a full fledge wedding in 35mm film! Right around this time my friend Alexa had gotten engaged to her handsome fiancĂ© Mateo, so I reached out to her and offered her free photography services for her wedding if she allowed me…
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Nick – UTRGV Graduate – Bee Beautiful Studios

Graduation is around the corner and one of the things that go along with walking across the stage is to take graduation photos to record the special milestone! My friend Nick recently setup a studio graduation photo session at my home studio located in McAllen, Texas and I love how the photos came out! Nick…
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Mayra Vaquera – 30th Bday Shoot – McAllen, Texas

1989 was a good year! Turning 30 is a big thing and what better way to celebrate by moment than by taking badass photos? My friend of many years, Mayra, reached out to me for this special photo shoot to celebrate her upcoming birthday. She wanted something private, fun but grand to celebrate the big…
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Hilary Elizondo – Actors Headshots – Bee Beautiful Studios

Headshots are the entryway to landing acting job so getting great photos is important to you if acting is the end goal as a career. I had the opportunity to photograph Hillary at our photo studio in McAllen, Texas. Hilary was getting read to move to California to pursue her acting career and she needed…
