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Real Life. Real Moments. Real Photography.

Yep... it's another BLOG.  And I know you've heard it time and time again that this one is special... but this one really is special ... (I bet you knew i would say that..)

Our intention is to not only utilize this blog to keep in contact with customers (new and old), friends and family, but to also keep you in the loop with new innovative ideas and even provide inspiring thoughts to keep you going.  We also want to give you a birds eye view on what's going on in our lives, as our customers ultimately become extended members of our family!

We are more then just photographers..... we are the type of service
provider that not only gives you quality, but makes you feel at home. 
We love when our customers come to our studio and tell us they feel
right at home.... that is what we strive for.  We also take pride in
planning unique photo shoots for each of our customers that best match
their personalities....

Gone are the days of traditional photography.... although some
traditional shots are necessary for all events.... we like to capture
the RAW emotions these special events evoke.

If you are in search of an AMAZING photography studio... your search ends
here!!!  We'll make sure you have top quality images, great customer
service and an overall terrific experience that will keep you coming
back to Photography by JohnPaul for all your photography needs!

Call us today to make an appointment.  Come hang out with us at our
Kendall Studio, check out amazing photography, have great conversation
and share a cocktail with us!  See you soon!

Subscribe to the RRS feed and get periodic updates on savings and special events we may have going on!  See you soon and enjoy the BLOG :o)



AMAZING New Contest! Sign up today!!!!

Are you and your fiancé a glamorous couple?  Do you want to unleash your inner Diva?  Or do you want to just have a blast with your photo shoot?  If you answered YES to any of these questions, then you came to the right place!  Enter today to win our Glamourazzi promotion!!

What is Glamourazzi?
Glamourazzi is a way we give couples the opportunity to really strut their stuff and have fun with a shoot.  Your Glamourazzi shoot can be as simple as having Starbucks with your honey and walking out with your lattes, hand in hand with some cool shades (like paparazzo’s capture celebrities doing all the time) or get all dolled up and shooting red carpet photos.  Your Glamourazzi session will be tailored to your likes.

What do we win?
By entering in the Glamourazzi contest you will win a Photography E Session provided by Photography by JohnPaul, with all images on a DVD.  A Love Story Video provided by Artistic Film Productions Makeup provided by Makeup by Marz and Hair Style provided by Art of Hair by Claudia for the shoot.  The shoot will be up to 3 hours (not including time for hair and makeup) and can be at up to 2 locations .  (Contest package valued over $2,500)

How do we enter?
To enter the Glamourazzi contest is simple:

  • Make sure you read the below rules for eligibility.
  • Send us you and your fiancé’s most glamorous photo and/or video * Remember, the more creative you are the better your odds are at winning, so let those creative juices flow!
  • Accompany your photo and/or video with your wedding date and a brief description of why you and your fiancé should be chosen to win the Glamourazzi contest.
  • All submissions must be emailed to both Elizabeth@JohnPaulSoto.com and ArtisticFilmProductions@gmail.com no later than February 6, 2010 at 11:59 PM EST.
  • Invite all your friends and family to vote for you on our blogs at www.JohnPaulSoto.com/wordpress2/ and www. ArtisticFilmPro.wordpress.com/ between February 7, 2010 – February 13, 2010.


Contest Rules:

  • Contest officially starts January 14, 2010
  • Contestants must submit a photo and/or video via email of you and your fiancé looking glamorous, along with your wedding date and a brief summary of what makes you guys so glamorous and why you should win the “Glamourazzi” contest.  Remember, the more creative you are the better your chances of winning!
  • Photos and Videos entered cannot be taken and/or edited professionally.
  • All contestants must be Facebook fans of both Photography by JohnPaul and Artistic Film Productions.
  • All entries must be emailed to both Elizabeth@JohnPaulSoto.com and ArtisticFilmProductions@gmail.com
  • Contestants may not be existing customers of Photography by JohnPaul or Artistic Film Productions.
  • Winners of the contest must sign a new contract with both Photography by JohnPaul Studios and Artistic Film Productions for Photography and Videography services for their wedding date (warranting availability by all parties involved)
  • Deadline for contest submission is February 6, 2010 at 11:59 pm EST.
  • Shoot date is subject to availability by all parties involved.
  • Contestants wedding dates must be June 1, 2010 or later.
  • All submitted photos and/or videos will be posted on the following blogs for voting www.JohnPaulSoto.com/wordpress2  and  www.ArtisticFilmPro.wordpress.com
  • Voting will open February 7, 2010 – February 13th.  We encourage all contestants to invite their family and friends to vote (limit one vote per individual) Voting on each blog will be tallied by the numbers of comments made for each respective contestant.
  • Final contest winners will be determined by Photography by JohnPaul Studios and Artistic Film Productions Directors.
  • Contest winners will be announced on Valentines Day, February 14, 2010.
  • By Submitting your photo and/or video for the Glamourazzi contest, you are hereby authorizing Photography by JohnPaul Studios and Artistic Film Productions to post said images and/or video on their websites and/or blog for the sole purpose of advertising for this event.
  • Offer cannot be combined with any other offer and/or discount.


Trip to Hawaii

Other then photography, another thing we LOVE to do is travel!  Below are just a few photos of our last trip to Hawaii.  During our trip we were able to get away, relax and even work on some special projects we have coming up in Hawaii that should be pretty amazing.  Below are some of JohnPaul’s breathtaking images, which by the way, are for sale… just shoot us an email if you are interested in these and other of his fine art portraits.  I’ll be posting some more in a few days and even a home video we took, with some pretty funny stuff…  Enjoy!

Dee Q - ahy.. why don't we just move my entire E Session to Hawaii?? beautiful..January 25, 2010 - 2:36 pm

Happy New Year! Looking forward to 2010!!!!

We would like to extend well wishes to everyone for 2010.  May this year bring you all health, wealth and happiness!!!  At photography by JohnPaul we are looking forward to a very busy year full of wonderful things and growth beyond our wildest dreams!

We hope you will join us on this fantastic journey.  Some things we have in store for 2010 are:

* New website.

* Glamourazzi contest.

* Grand re-unveiling of our studio, which is being re-vamped for the new year!

* Teams of photographers developed and the ability for customers to choose their second and third shooters.

* Destination E Sessions available to our customers, including California, Arizona, Oregon and a a few places abroad to name a few.

* New affiliate studio opening in New Jersey late 2010 / early 2011

But most of all we are looking forward to continuing to push the envelope with our photography and providing all of our customers with the best customer service in town!

xoxoxo

Elizabeth

Javi and Chris’ beautiful Keys Wedding!

Javi and Chris had a beautiful wedding in the Keys!  The day was overcast, windy, the threat of rain lingered and there were even tornado warnings!   As you can imagine for any bride getting married outside this could be a problem…. but with all of our positive thinking and much reassuring from April (of Artistic Film Productions) and I, we were able to convince Javi that it will be ok and sure enough, as soon as this beautiful couple stepped outside, the sun began to shine!!!  We hope the sun shines in your life today and always!

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Dee Q - these are great! i love the picture of the bride with her maids just hanging out! and of the dress! BEAUTIFUL!December 8, 2009 - 1:01 pm

Diana and German’s Big Day!!!

Diana and German are an amazing couple!  They balance each other out so well ( just like me and JohnPaul.)  Diana is quiet and appears to be shy (although she can work a camera with her sexy look) and with German…. well,  lets just say there is never a dull moment with him around!  My face hurts from laughing when we get together with them!  Their big day was at the beautiful Double Tree Hotel in North Miami Beach.  German wanted to have a TV at the reception, because FSU was playing and although Diana did not agree to that , she did have a very cool football themed cake topper and even an FSU garter belt! 

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Diana & German - WE LOVE the pics!!! Once again THANK YOU for being the ones to capture our wedding day memories!!!We don't know how many times we have said this... but you guys are AWESOME!!!! not only are you AMAZING and SUPER talented photographers but wonderful people to just be around!!! We love you both!!! XOXODecember 8, 2009 - 11:19 pm

Diana & German - We LOVE the pics!!! Don't know how many times we have to say it but you guys are AWESOME, AWESOME , AWESOME!! You guys are not just AMAZING and super talented photographers but also amazing peeps!!! =)December 8, 2009 - 11:10 pm

Raquel and Chris Tie the Knot!

For those of you who frequent this blog, you’ll remember Raquel and Chris from our “50’s through back” E Session…. Well there big day arrived and their photographs were awesome!  Their ceremony was at St. Raymonds and the reception was at the lovely Mayfair hotel.  Raquel and Chris were AWESOME to photograph (as you can see by their images) they let us be creative and they knew how to work the camera!!     Congrats guys, we love ya!!! 

 

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Jenny and Derek - The couch ones are definately my favorite... please take note... I want some like that!!! =) Great job you guys... and congrats to the lucky couple.December 16, 2009 - 3:52 pm

Noelia - Congrtulations you guys ...December 16, 2009 - 8:32 am

Raquel Ramos - OMG the wedding pictures are wicked good... I can't beleive how JP out did himself... i didn't think it was possible but these pics are proof I without a doubt have the best photographers in the world!!December 15, 2009 - 10:29 pm

Dee Q - i love love love the picture of the bride and groom sitting on the couch looking at each other and laughing. and the picture of the bride about to toss the bouquet is a CLASSIC!!!!! I want one!! lolDecember 8, 2009 - 12:58 pm

April - LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! Raquel you look GORGEOUS and Chris.... rockin the shades FABULOUS!!!December 6, 2009 - 11:43 pm

Andrea and Jason say “I Do”

Andrea and Jason had a BEAUTIFUL wedding at St. Patricks cathedral, followed by a beautiful reception at the Westin Diplomat in Hollywood.  We had a lot of fun photographing our little squirrels (inside joke… and yes it has to do with the movie up.)  As you can see, their images are AMAZING and not only is it cause they are HOT, but they LOVE photos and made sure to give us the time we needed to do these amazing shots.  They had about 2.5 hours between the ceremony and the reception, so we took advantage of that and ran with it.  Unfortunately, they had a bad experience with the Rolls Royce company they used (all future brides, feel free to inquire with me on who that is so you don’t use them) and they came with us in the car from the church to the reception and we had a blast!  Can’t wait to get their album started! 

 

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Jessica - I LOVE the picture of the wedding party jumping!!!! SUPER CUTE!!!December 15, 2009 - 9:54 am

Philadelphia Bridal Shoots

During our visit up North to New Jersey, New York city and Philadelphia JohnPaul had the opportunity to attend a seminar with Cliff Mautner an amazing wedding photographer located in New Jersey.  During this seminar they went around the city of Philadelphia to do various bridal shoots.  One of the locations in Philly was an abandoned prison… check out the amazing work with lighting that JohnPaul did on these shoots.   

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Dee Q - The images of the bride with the fur and the one that it's just the crazy streets and then the bride and groom standing there all dark are AMAZING! You guys are so great. I'm so excited for my turn! :)December 8, 2009 - 12:55 pm

Gigi’s Sweet 16’s Photo Shoot

So the first time we attempted Gigi’s photo shoot it rained :(   So here is round two of her Sweet 16 photo shoot!  Gigi’s a beautiful young lady with lots of personality…. and we made sure to capture not only beautiful photographs of her in her dress, but also in her ADORABLE outfits!  She rocked it during this shoot!

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Lisset - She looks so beautiful. God bless.December 10, 2009 - 3:45 pm

Joan Bilson - OMG How beautiful you are... JoanDecember 4, 2009 - 5:34 pm

Diana - LOVE THEM!!!! my niece is such a hottie! :) you guys did such an awesome job! <3 YOU!December 4, 2009 - 4:35 pm