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Christina Gressianu Photographer

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Sunny Photography on a Rainy Day – Editorial Photography for Outfront Magazine

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Out Front Magazine Cover Photography

Last month I got to photograph the cover for Out Front's Pride & Summer Guide. I love working with Out Front magazine, and this shoot was no different there. The only challenge was that the creative direction I got was "Retro Summery Poolside" and it rained for the entire month of May. There was no rescheduling the shoot, because with magazines there are deadlines that can't be changed... and so, I had to figure out how to make a cloudy day look sunny.

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The models were great sports... braving the chill and dodging rain drops here and there. At least the pool was heated! And my lighting was under an umbrella. Hair and makeup took some time, so I had about 45 minutes to light and shoot. Fun time in photography all around! See the rest of the photos below.

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Fort Collins Proposal Photography, And One of the Problems of Hiring Your Friend

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I can give you 100 reasons why hiring your friend who has a nice camera to photograph your wedding / family / event / newborn is a really bad idea. Due to reason #92, Jared called me in a panic last Saturday afternoon. His photographer friend, who was scheduled to photograph his proposal to Angie, went into labor that morning a week or so before her due date. So Jared's plans and reservations were suddenly all up in the air. Not to mention that he was nervous enough about proposing without a new obstacle popping up.

Don't get me wrong... life happens to all of us. We get sick, we have car accidents, emergencies happen. Knock on wood, life has never tried to take me out from being able to deliver on a photography commitment. But if Life dared such a thing, I have things in place that would enable me to deliver regardless. I have networks of photographers all over the world that I can shout out to and would show up in place. I have equipment, and backup equipment, along with access to rental equipment and borrow-able equipment. Knock on wood again, I've never needed it. But it's all there just in case.

So, Jared called me in a panic on Saturday and 3 hours later I had the exquisite honor and pleasure to witness this. Our human experience at is loveliest.

Can you see the Difference Between a Good Portrait and A Great One?

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There are a lot of good photographers out there. I imagine when you want a family portrait or a new headshot, it’s daunting to pick one. Using price as your metric is one way, but as with most things, you get what you pay for. So then, how do you choose a photographer?

Here’s my advice. While you may or may not be able to see the difference between a fake, uncomfortable expression, I bet you can feel that difference. For example, check out my little friend Maddie below. The photo you see is technically correct and Maddie is smiling, so it’s a good photo. But it’s not a photo I would get excited about, since I can clearly tell that her smile is fake. It’s smile kids give us when they’re told to smile. Roll over the image and see if you notice a difference. That second image is Maddie’s real smile, right after I’ve done something to make her laugh.

Roll over the image to see difference a real smile makes

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Roll over the image above to see difference a real smile makes

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Stay tuned for another post where I show you the difference in a headshot.

TEDx Speaker, ME! On Beauty

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I’m obsessed with portrait photography because I’m obsessed with people, what it means to be human and the magic of the unseen connection we share. I get nervous sharing this with people. I shouldn’t, because it’s really fun to talk about my obsession, but I do. Case in point, how incredibly nervous I was getting on a TEDx stage and talking about one piece of the puzzle. Beauty… it’s what I wrote my senior thesis on in college. It’s what I wrangle with every day. It’s a conversation I have with just about every client. It’s a very shiny facet of what it means to be human.


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Beauty is eternity gazing at itself in the mirror. —Khalil Gibran

Mothers Are Beautiful. Share an experience with her this Mother’s Day.

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Mother, Mom, Mum, Momma… The one woman in our lives like no other. Beautiful, strong, smart, always loving and always somehow one step ahead.  She deserves more than another vase of flowers. She deserves to feel as beautiful as you see her. She deserves to feel loved and pampered, and her favorite thing is to spend time with you.

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Go shopping, get a massage, come in for the most beautiful hair and make up, and a fun portrait session together. Then go out, have dinner — you’ll  be looking and feeling fabulous, so make an evening of it! And you’ll have photos to keep that you’ll both treasure forever.

Call 303-223-6419 to get started. Portrait sessions include a great consultation, so you know what to bring and what to wear.