Tag: ben briones
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Family Matters – Hidalgo, Texas – Ben Briones Studios
Although I do not niche in family portraits I still love to photograph families because it matters. It matters to them and it matters to me. Today I am featuring my latest family portrait session of the Leos family. I met Mr. Andy Leos at a Holy Ghost revival at a church he pastors about…
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Photographers Become Part of Your Community!
In 2007 I became a volunteer at the Boys & Girls Club of Edinburg. My goal was to complete a 900-hour volunteer program for a hefty scholarship but my relationship with the club lasted beyond the time required. I am proud of being a Boys & Girls Club Alumni and I fully support their programs…
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The Photographers Series – Mikey Sanchez – Bee Beautiful Studios
Mikey was one of those photographers I secretly followed because his work is very unique. One day I decided I wanted to meet the guy so I invited him to participate in The Photographers Series and I am so glad I did because his interview was so refreshing. This kid has ambition and the drive it…
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When Do You Know If You Have Made It As A Photographer?
Yesterday my friend Imanol Miranda reminded me of a question I posted in photography group we belong to called RGV Photoshoot Connect: When do you know if you have made it as a photographer? Before I give my opinion on that question let’s Throw Back Thursday to the time we use to do photography for…
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The Photographers Series – Ellen Ibarra – Bee Beautiful Studios
I first met Ellen Ibarra toward the end of last year. We both belonged to a Facebook group called RGV Photographers. I saw a post she made in which she’s looking for a videographer to help her create an intro video for her website. I responded and told her I had a close friend who…
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The Photographers Series – Andres Rodriguez – Bee Beautiful Studios
Andres Rodriguez is one of the coolest cats you’ll meet in the Rio Grande Valley. Mr. Rodriguez is a very talented photographer specializing in sports photography and dreamy portraiture. My favorites pieces of art that he has created are his fitness model portraits. Behind every photographer there is a story ,and today you will get…
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The Photographers Series – Dani Tiscareño – Bee Beautiful Studios – McAllen, Texas
Today’s feature is Ms. Dani Tiscareño, owner of Vision Works Photo Company, and self-portraitist extraordinaire. Dani specializes in creative and fantasy portraiture and owns a 2000 sq. ft. studio in the heart of downtown McAllen. I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Tiscareño back in 2008 when we were both hired by the same client to…
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Bennett Family – Fort Worth, Texas – Bee Beautiful Studios
Yesterday I photographed this lovely family in Forth Worth, Texas. What caught my attention while editing these photos was how it took me back to images my parents have of me when I was a one-years-old. Watching Jackson as he played and took in all that was happening around him made me happy, it…
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Why I am paying $2071 more in taxes for my business than last year!
Here are the numbers plain and simple: Ben Briones Photography cleared $60,000 in our second year as an LLC, as compared to $24,000 from last year — baby steps, but we’re moving. So, let’s get to the juicy goosey part, which is preparing your business for tax season and organizing all your numbers. When I first started…
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Printing in the 956.
When I started shooting paid jobs back in 2007, I would make my prints at Walmart or Walgreen’s. Basically, any place that would develop my FujiColor X-TRA 800 ISO film. Yes, this young, handsome photographer began his career shooting 35mm film. I’ll share about about my film days in a future blog, but for now…
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Are you digitally unorganized?
I am going to give you a few pointers on how to organize your Raw and JPEG photos in your external had drives. Now remember this is my method of organizing my clients’ images in my hard drives. It may not work for you, but if you plan on taking your photo business to the…
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5 reason’s why PASS is better than CD’s or USB’s.
Presentation is everything, is what used to be the model. We used to present our clients images on CD’s with elegant cases or custom USBs – but that’s a thing of the past. Customer’s demands have changed, in today’s fast moving technological world speed is expected on all product delivery. PASS, a photo sharing gallery…
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Omar & Hilda – McAllen, Texas – Ben Briones Studios
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Nadia Hernandez Grad Photos – McAllen Convention Center – Bee Beautiful Studios
Graduation photos are important because they record a special period in your life where you achieve a level of education that no one can ever take away! Your gradation session doesn’t have to be indoor at a studio, it could be fun and outdoors. This grad session was shot at the famous McAllen Convention Center…
