Tag: ben briones
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Good or Bad, A Review Is Good Business For You!
How valuable are reviews to your photography business? I would say that having good reviews or any type of reviews, rather they be good or bad, is extremely important to your business and to your potential client. A good review assures you that you’re fulfilling your responsibilities and allows potential clients to see that you’re…
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Jackie Ortiz Quince – Weslaco, Texas – Bee Beautiful Studios
This session was definitely a special one. Thank you Ortiz family for allowing me in your life and trusting my brand to capture these beautiful pictures of Jackie Ortiz in celebration of her 15th birthday! The location that was chosen for the portraits and event is a beautiful outdoor venue named Hacienda Paraiso in Weslaco,…
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6 Years and Counting – Gabie & Juan – Mcallen, Texas – Bee Beautiful Studios
This young couple I like. They have been together for such a long time and you can see the dynamic of what keeps them in love. Gabie is gorgeous and Juan has that quite male model ora but both are fun silly lovable people. I was also very impressed by Gabie’s Youtube channel which you…
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A Photographer’s Unspoken Fears
Have you ever asked yourself what your greatest fear a photographer is? Last week I took a survey to see what photographers dread the most and many had valid fears such as; equipment malfunction during a job, or equipment being stolen, and not making enough money. We have all faced the fears listed above and…
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Christmas Portraits – Alley & Ace – Mcallen, Texas – Bee Beautiful Studios
Another beautiful mother and son: Christmas portrait in the bag! This session was so much fun! Ace was such a sport and very energetic. Ms. Alley, you are raising a fine little gentleman. My favorite part of the session was when Ace got to open his early Christmas gift mom got him specifically for this…
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Crista Flores – Head Shots – Bee Beautiful Studios
Crista Flores has so much personality and I think they really show in these photos. Crista’s mom reached out to me one day, asking if I could take some head shots for her daughter because she was planning on running for the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Covergirl. This young lady is not just all beauty…
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A Hero’s 89th Birthday – McAllen, Texas – Bee Beautiful Studios
Mr. Sanchez’s daughter Samantha Sanchez is a longtime friend and fellow University of Texas Alumni, so when she asked asked if my brand could provide some photography services for this special celebration I said yes. Small parties with big meaning is what makes professional photography important. America thanks you Mr. Sanchez for your service and…
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Destiny Love Peña – Quince – Mcallen, Texas – Bee Beautiful Studios
I once went through a phase where I would tell people I only shot weddings but you know what? Screw that! I am a photographer; plain and simple! My job is to serve my community, my clients and my God through this special gift. This quineañera has inspired me to rekindle that love for that…
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Christmas Portraits – A Mother’s Love – Bee Beautiful Studios
How precious is a mother’s love? What a gift from God to feel such love! I was having all types of feels when I photographed Diana and her boy.
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Messalinda Anzaldua – Make-A-Wish Rio Grande Valley – La Feria, Texas – Ben Briones Studios
Giving back is extremely important for me and my brand. This past weekend I photographed a quinceanera for a special girl. Make-A-Wish Rio Grande Valley put together a fifteenth-birthday-celebration for Messalinda Anzaldua. Mind you, I did not know this young lady and when Ava Sandlin, the executive director of Make-A-Wish Rio Grande Valley, reached out to…
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The Kelley Family – A Love Letter from Ben Briones – Floresville, Texas – Bee Beautiful Studios
To my beloved client the Kelley Family, It has been such a pleasure to be your wedding photographer and now your family photographer. I still remember your beautiful baby girl from your wedding night and now look at her. She’s precious and so smart. Mandy, you are just getting prettier with time and we cannot…
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D’ Gala Banquet & Special Events – Mcallen, Texas – Bee Beautiful Studios
One of my favorite venues to photograph at is the D’ Gala Banquet & Special Events located 2100 W. Nolana Ave. McAllen, TX 78504. My first memory of this venue a wedding was way back when it was called Michelle’s but with the venue’s upgrade D’Gala is simply elegant. My favorite angle to shoot in this venue…
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Single In The City – J’aime Les Livres (I Love Books) Mcallen, Texas – Bee Beautiful Studios
J’aime Les Livres (I Love Books) is a cool little book store located at 1219 N. Main Street McAllen, Texas 78501. Martha “Marty” Medina has owned and operated this quaint book store for over four-years. One day a friend and I decided to explore the small shops on N. Main and when we walked into J’aime Les…
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Armando and Laura – Mission, Texas – Bee Beautiful Studios
I will never forget the day I met Armando and Laura because they came into my office with such excitement. Honestly, the treatment was celebrity-like and it made my heart super happy. These junior high sweet hearts requested a special engagement session. Because they met at work and are so passionate about their careers, we…
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Why Should People LIKE Your Facebook Photography Page?
The race to the most Facebook page likes is the “in thing” these days, especially in the photography industry. There is a misconception that the more likes you get, the better you are than your competitors. Every now and then you’ll be scrolling through your Facebook feed and you see that photographers update their statuses…