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Jefte Martinez – Musician Portrait – Edinburg, Texas

Jefte Martinez is a Christian Musician out of Mcallen, Texas. Jefte stopped by on a weekend this summer to take some portraits at my newly remodeled photography studio in Edinburg, Texas and these are the results of that photo shoot. For this photo shoot I did a mix of both warm tones and cool tones…
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Games of Texas – McAllen, Texas – 2017

On Saturday July 29, 2017 I photographed two Games of Texas tournaments in Edinburg, Texas and McAllen, Texas as a freelance photographer for The Monitor Newspaper. I shot Basketball at the Edinburg Sports and Wellness Center and Volleyball at the Boys and Girls Club of McAllen. Back in college I shot collegiate basketball at The…
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Vocational Nursing Pinning Ceremony – McAllen, Texas – 2017

It takes dedication, heart, and the passion to care to become a nurse. On Sunday July 30, 2017 sixty-five students walked across the stage at the McAllen Convention Center as a student and walked off as a professional certified nurse. South Texas College offers a Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program that prepare students with the…
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Jonathan Lopez – Christian Artist – Ben Briones Studios

Christian Musician Jonathan Lopez is releasing his next album Lugar Secreto. Here are some of the possible photos that might make it to his album and marketing campaign for this album. I am very humbled that you stopped by my photo studio to work with me. Thank you friend and I wish you the best! Click…
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Cindy & Louis Maternity – Harlingen, Texas – 2011

#waybackwhen! If you are interested in booking a maternity session with us and would like a quote for our photography services please fill the contact form below.
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Susana Sanchez Grad Session – The University of Texas at Austin – Bee Beautiful Studios

#FLASHBACKFRIDAY Beautiful. Bold. Intelligent. Studious. Adventurous. Strong. These are all nouns to describe Ms. Susan Sanchez, a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin. I met Susy while attending UT through a mutual friend. She and I became friends and kept in touch and when it was time to celebrate the achievement of completing not…
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Christopher Echavarria – McAllen High School Grad – Bee Beautiful Studios

Recently, I had the honor of taking Christopher Echavarria’s graduate portraits at my photography studio in Edinburg, Texas. Chris is a McAllen High School senior graduate, a trumpet player, and a member of the four time State Champion McHi Mariachi Oro! What made Chris’s portrait session unique was how he incorporated his personality and style into…
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Brianda Quince -MarBel Event Center – Edinburg, Texas
This beautiful pre-thanksgiving Quince took place at the gorgeous MarBel Banquet Hall located in Ediburg, Texas. On November 24th, Thanksgiving Day, I had a flight I had to catch to Washington D.C. When I bought my plane tickets I didn’t think anyone would actually book us a day before Thanksgiving… but you know what? I am…
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Maria Dolores Alvarado – Edinburg, Texas – Ben Briones Studios

She’s a local actress, director, dancer, and President of the award winning Latino Theatre Initiative at UTRGV, her name is Maria Dolores Alvarado! I had the privilege of taking Maria’s graduation portraits at my photo studio. Maria recently graduated from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts Theatre.…
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Diego Bazan – Edinburg, Texas – Ben Briones Studios

Only eight years old and this little guy is a rising star with a big voice! Diego Bazan is a vocal student in Sara Yanez Music Studio in Edinburg, Texas. He is passionate about singing Mariachi music and Música Regional. Before his photo shoot, we spoke to his mother and told her to choose two…
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Jayda Gabrielle Portraits – Casa Polonia – Weslaco Texas

Pretty in pink, Miss Jayda Gabrielle looked stunning in her Quinceañera portraits that we took at Casa Polonia located of Texas Boulevard in Weslaco, TX. The location’s timeless elegance went great with Jayda’s beautiful Quinceañera dresses. Jayda began her photo session wearing her classic soft pink gown, and later changed into a less formal hot pink…
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Make-A-Wish RGV – McAllen, Texas – Ben Briones Studios
The importance of giving back is something that is always on my mind. Ava Sandlin, the executive director of Make-A-Wish Rio Grande Valley, reached out to me a about their event on Apr 29, 2017 and we gladly volunteered. This year theme was Evening of Wishes 2017. That night we celebrated a beautiful princess who’s…
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Dandy Heat – Album Art – Ben Briones Studios

Local upcoming band, Dandy Heat, recently came to my photo studio for an album art portrait session. It was fun working with these guys, creating a pretty cool color scheme to match their style! Check out some of my favorite shots from Dandy Heat’s portrait session. New Dandy Heat Album- Sentimental Beast is dropping on August 8, 2017.…
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O’Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo – Law Firm – Head Shots – Edinburg, Texas

Photography and law one time collided in thought. A year or two ago I had the crazy idea of dropping photography to purse a law degree. Obviously, the photography career won but I still dream about becoming a lawyer one day and although it’s a far-off thought I still get to mix the both. Today…
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Local Talent Spotlight – Graphic Designer | Photographer – Maripili Menchaca

Local Graphic Designer, Social Media Strategist, Photographer and creative Calligrapher, Maripili Menchaca was my go to person for this special project. When my client asked if I could provide photos from our Quinceañera session to create ninety plus unique party favors on 3-inch round wood pieces for their actual event to give away to their…
