Christina Gressianu Photographer
Portrait Photography Studio in Loveland, Colorado
How has your week been? Are you aware that Thanksgiving is this week?! It sure snuck up on me. As we slide into maybe our first “normal” holiday season since 2019, I’m seeing my email fill with holiday parties and events. For me, it’s very easy to say No Thank you and delete the email. …
There’s only one place your limitations exist. There’s a really nutty documentary called Exit Through the Gift Shop that proves it. It’s a movie by Banksy about Thierry Guetta. In a nutshell, Thierry came to America from France as a teen who didn’t even speak English. Before finishing high school, his father went back to …
Crystal and Dustin already did engagement photos with their wedding photographer. They loved those photos, but they had an itch for something more unique to them and more "them" for their save-the-dates. Crystal has been playing Settlers of Catan since childhood. She's roped so many friends and family into playing along the way, that now …
Success is How You Define It I read an article this week about “the most successful movie ever made.” Do you know which it is? Normal guesses are blockbusters like Star Wars, ET, Avatar… But that’s if you define success by box office sales. If you want to look at the profit of the movies… well, …
I pretty much slept all day yesterday. In between naps, I thought about how I recommended to y’all that pushing on a thing just a little harder will likely get you far greater results. And here I am spending a Thursday passed out. I forgot to include in that newsletter the flipside of working harder… …
Here I am, a predominately womens’ photographer spouting off ideas to encourage and empower you. What do you think empowerment looks like? Feels like? I think we think that empowered women sorta look like Wonder Woman (Linda Carter or Gal Gadot) And we think it feels big and puffed up. I love Lindsay’s headshot above, …
How about a crazy story for your Friday? A whole bunch of years ago, I was 3 days from my lease ending in Fort Collins with no new place lined up. I hadn’t even started packing. I had a dog and 2 cats, and finding a place to rent seemed impossible. So impossible, that I …
No more painful portraits ! Why The Why All the business coaches will tell you to find your why. Find it in your personal life too. Find it in your relationships. That love is what’ll keep you going during the tough times. And it’s what’s magnetic about you. My Why for You Imagine a 1985 …
I had deep things I was going to talk about with you today. But, I just had a shoot with a dear friend and she dropped a bomb on me. She is an RN who retired from the ER to work as a med-spa laser / injectionist. I’m not necessarily one to go in for …
If you can believe it, I used to have a hard time saying No to people. I didn’t want to disappoint them, and I didn’t want to risk not being asked again. Then I was blessed with a teenage bonus daughter. She taught me soooo many things. One of them being how to say No… …
Do you ever feel like you’re doing the work, and not seeing the results? Whether it’s fitness or photography competitions, I often feel pretty good about the effort I’m putting in. I workout 2-3x per week… for years. I work hard to create beautiful portraits and enter the competitions. Yet, when I recently got a …
Many years ago I was in some sort of personal development workshop with a woman whose face I can see clearly but I can’t remember her name. She turned down the lights and played music I can’t remember either. Much of this memory is fuzzy. She had us stand up and raise our arms straight …
Oh man! Have you ever watched Cirque du Soleil? Those acrobats can leap into a hoop and land hanging by their toes… and they make it look effortless. It’s stunning. When Kazim cuts my hair it’s a similar show. He combs and lifts and chops like it’s nothing. His hands seem to fly around effortlessly. …
I’ve listened to Roy H. Williams talk about the “4 people you meet on the sea of life” a handful of times. I can’t put it any more concisely than he, so this is copied from the Monday Morning Memo: “Those who drift just go with the flow. The wind and the waves control their …
Notice your shoulders… relax them down away from your ears. Ahhh. . . I’m home from Bali and mostly over the jet lag. One thing that struck me over there was how lovely the Balinese people are. Sweet and friendly always. Personal safety isn’t a concern at all there. Upon coming home, I was struck …
An efficient marketer would have a bank of pre-written newsletters to send out on Friday mornings. I usually try not to wait till the last minute, and usually write this on Thursdays. But, because we’re in Bali, I was really tickled by the idea that if I wait till Friday afternoon, I’ll be writing it …
“All profound distraction opens certain doors. You have to allow yourself to be distracted when you are unable to concentrate.” – Julio Cortazar Tomorrow we’re embarking on a 28-hour, 3-flight journey to Bali. Right now, I’m a little distracted. I gotta make sure there’s enough pet food, pack up for 2 weeks without over-packing and …
Do you love a good fairy tale? I do. But I have to remember that they’re not real. And I have to remember not to expect anything in real life reality to be like any thing in a fairy tale. Because it’s easy to get swept up in the beauty and emotion of a shining …
Last week I had a client consultation during which she started explaining how she likes being athletic and outdoorsy, but also likes playing with hair and makeup. She was almost apologetic when she said “I'm not like a tomboy, but … I don't know, I'm just weird that way I guess…” So I'm going to tell you what I told her.
I’ve poured my heart and soul into every aspect of this art and business, because my great love is pouring this creative thing I have into others. When it comes to marketing my work, there are things I just won't do anymore.
There's been a lot of hub-bub lately around all the AI stuff popping up. For a while I was seeing everyone posting their AI artwork, myself included… and then it faded. I jumped into the AI artwork machine and had a blast splashing around. But there's only so much fun to be had when splashing around. I got bored.
Have you seen the movie Stranger Than Fiction?? If not, Will Farrell suddenly hears his life being narrated by Emma Thompson. Chaos ensues…
But, the great thing about it is that you can get the idea of your life being narrated. And I suggest you do the narrating!
The past year has had me thinking about legacy. The term “legacy planning” has come up a few times. I guess once you're in your 40s, it's time to figure out what happens to all your money and stuff when you die.
When inspiring and encouraging growth, have you heard “You have to get comfortable being uncomfortable”
