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E-commerce Photographer Miami | Kate Benson | Client Feedback

by Kristin Stickels | Mar 4, 2015 | e-commerce photographer

After our shoot with Jennifer Belcourt, the owner and designer of Zacasha, I received a wonderful email thanking me. Jennifer had previously expressed to me how difficult it was at times to convey her wide-ranging ideas and how sometimes people became frustrated with her because she is an extremely artistic thinker.
This is an excerpt from her email:

“Shooting with both of you was honestly a real moment of pleasure, in total peaceful creative harmony between us! Even though, when it comes to my artistic way of expression, I am so crooked in my mind and often scaring or annoying people around me, I never had this feeling with you. Thank you so much. I respect your work a lot and that you commit heart and soul to your shooting with us. Even committed your arm muscles, Lol! You totally dedicate yourself to your work and have an amazing balance between creating and staying focused!!!!
Thank you so much , I am so glad we met! I love your pictures !!!!

Big big kisses,
Jennifer”

It was a true pleasure working with Jennifer and translating her ideas to beautiful photos. We are thrilled that she was so happy with how well the shoot went.

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Advertising Photographer Miami |Kate Benson | Donald J. Pliner Shoot

by Kristin Stickels | Feb 27, 2015 | Advertising, Product

Daniela, a model I worked with years ago, contacted me recently requesting high resolution files from a shoot we did for Donald J. Pliner back in 2011. I spent some time looking in my archives, searching for the exact images she wanted. It was a lot of fun revisiting old photo shoots from years past. Thankfully I am organized in my file-naming, so it didn’t take too long to locate the photos she needed. Here are some of these images:

I also came across this cool group shot that was used in a general marketing email blast for Donald J. Pliner:

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Miami E-commerce Photographer | Zacasha jewelry

by Kristin Stickels | Feb 2, 2015 | Ecommerce Photographer, Fashion, Product

Over the course of a week, we worked for Zacasha, a prominent jewelry designer with necklaces and bracelets at upscale stores. Our team consisted of Kate, Kristin (her assistant), Jennifer (the designer), and Jennifer’s daughter. Together, we worked to create the story of this gorgeous jewelry. The pieces have an elegant Bohemian feel to them. The beads and tassels are so unique, and yet they work really well in groups. We decided it was best to tell the story in groups and develop a dreamcatcher effect.

We were lucky enough to get a few of the fabulous pieces. We wear it everywhere and everyone loves it! We get constant compliments on the necklaces and bracelets, with questions about where to get them.

These are some of the photos used on Zacasha’s website (http://www.zacasha.com/)

In-house we decided to experiment and play around with the backgrounds to really make them pop. This is what we came up with:

Here are some behind the scenes photos from the shoot:

Miami Portrait Photographer | Musical Artist Thiago de Melo

by Kristin Stickels | Jan 29, 2015 | Fashion, Miami Portrait Photogr...

On January 20, I had the opportunity to shoot Brazilian singer/songwriter Thiago de Melo while he was in town from New York. He was looking for some natural photos that would convey his fun, relaxed personality and also needed short video clips of him discussing his new album (in both English and Brazilian). Both the photos and the video were to be used on his new website. It was a lot of fun to work with Thiago, as his individualism and charisma came out easily while in front of the camera. Being both silly and serious for the shoot was no problem at all for him, as you can see in the following photos:

Thiago’s music is a wonderful mix of soothing and vibrant tones, combined with his gentle yet spirited voice. If you follow him on Twitter or “like” him Facebook, you can download a copy of his latest album, “Home, Family & Roots” for free.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThiagoDeMeloMusic

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thiagomusic

Thiago’s website: http://thiagodemelo.bandcamp.com/releases

Fine art commission for Búccan in Palm Beach

by kate benson | Jan 25, 2011 | Photos

The original proposal was a triptych to fill the space the fourth image was intended to hang elsewhere in the restaurant however putting all four shots together just fit so perfectly on the wall. The VIP opening was great and being able to sit just off to the side allowed Sam and I to really get to watch unnoticed as the VIPs stopped and admired. Of course this camera phone photo doesn’t do the images justice so attached are the shots. Thank you to Piper, Clay & Sam at Búccan for the opportunity and the amazing dinner! If you find yourself up in Palm Beach, you have to go, go, GO!!! I highly recommend the tuna tartar…. mmm… I could eat only that for the rest of my life and still be happy! Check them out here.