Happy Mother's Day Specials!

Mother's Day Specials have arrived!  I decided to save a day for Mommy & Me sessions.  You can see the specials by clicking here.  Call or email to set up your session.  Gift Certificates are also available upon request.

Evolution of Beauty

Found this video from Dove. Such a great illustration of how altered images seen in the media are. No wonder we have such a distorted view of beauty. I promise to never alter your images in a way that will make you look like a different person. I will get rid of temporary imperfections and blemishes so you have an image you LOVE, but will not alter how you really look. You are beautiful just the way you are!



To learn about My Beauty Campaign (created by Mandi Nuttall) visit my website (www.christinabaltazarphotography.com) or www.mybeautycampaign.com.

My Beauty Campaign Recap

I AM BEAUTIFUL BECAUSE...

I am honest

I am self-sufficient and reliable

I see the good in everyone I meet

I am a great mother

I was created by a wonderful and  merciful God

Now that I have completed my own personal session of MBC, I could not be more excited about sharing this experience with other women!  When I came across MBC a few short months ago I thought it was an amazing thing to do for women.  I didn't think I would have the chance to be a part of it.  I kept thinking about it, and decided it was worth the investment.  I am so glad I did!  Even if this doesn't take off with my clients (but, please if you are interested, let me know!), I have become more confident in who I am.  I still struggle with the typical things like my tummy is too flabby, or my butt is too big.  But, now that I've gone through this process, I'm okay with not being perfect.  Of course, it helps that I have two wonderful men in my life that help me to see how beautiful I really am.  Joseph, my nearly 18 month old son, loves to play with my "flabby" tummy.  And, Frank, has always loved my "big" butt!  :)  So, even though I may struggle with the way I look sometimes, to know that there are people who love me for who I am and what I do, is a true reminder that I am beautiful!  

A big thank you to my Mom for helping on my journey.  I wouldn't be this confident if it weren't for you.

Another big thank you to Vanessa Villagrana for taking the photos you see above.  She did a great job!

Chasing Beauty? {My Beauty Campaign Photographer - Lemoore, CA}

I can definitely relate this video. Every time I see a woman I see something in her that is beautiful that I may not have. I long for it. At least, I did, until I realized I am beautiful too - just the way I am. Please, join me in My Beauty Campaign. You will see that YOU are beautiful too!

I am now offering sessions. These sessions are SIGNIFICANTLY discounted compared to my other session packages, as I know many women have a difficult time spending money on themselves. Contact me for more details, or visit my website. www.christinabaltazarphotography.com

Mother's Day is Coming May 8th!

Mother's Day is May 8th and quickly approaching!  Have you thought about what to get your mother?  Or, the mother of your children?  How about a photography session?  Lookout for specials to be posted by next week!  Act fast, because the deals won't last long!

I am Beautiful {My Beauty Campaign}

As I mentioned in my post the other day. I am starting to offer My Beauty Campaign sessions. As a part of the process of becoming an official My Beauty Campaign photographer, each photographer has to have her own Beauty Session done. Well, I just had my session done on Sunday. What a fantastic experience! Now I know what it really feels like to be on the other end of the camera! My friend Vanessa Villagrana (owner of Lil' Sweet Prince Photocards) took the photos for me. Here is the sneak peek of my session that she sent to me. I will post more about the session and my experience once she is done editing and I have a few more minutes to write a full-length post. Without further ado - This is MY Beauty Campaign!

To learn more about My Beauty Campaign created by Mandi Nuttal visit my website.

My Beauty Campaign! {Lemoore, CA Beauty Photographer}

If you go to my website you will see a tab for "My Beauty Campaign". These are new sessions I will be offering and I could not be more excited about it! Mandi Nuttal is the photographer who created this campaign and I am so glad to be a part of it.

Here is a video all about it:



If you are interested in having a session, please contact me for details. I offer single sessions as well as 2-for-1 sessions if you would like to do this with a friend.

New Website is Up! {Lemoore, CA Photographer}

If you follow me on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ChristinaBaltazarPhotography) you should already know that I have a new website! It is still a work in progress, but at least it is up! I designed it myself, so please let me know if you have any feedback - or functionality programs. New website is www.christinabaltazarphotography.com.

The Savvy Photographer blog giveaway!

Trying to win some great photography props & other items! The Savvy Photographer is givingaway a truck load of stuff! Hoping I win something!!

http://www.thesavvyphotographerblog.com/

The Fog is Lifting

This picture captures what I've felt over the past few days:

It's been foggy, mostly ugly the past couple of weeks and had I not had my heart open the morning I took this photo I would have missed the beauty in it. Yes, things didn't look so good at first, but now the sun is breaking through and the fog is starting to lift. God is every where we look - we just have to keep our hearts and minds open to see Him.

If I had not had the experience of the last few weeks I may not have seen the beauty of it all.  I am not in control, God is.  He knows when the right time will be.  He knows what is important for me to see now.  I can only take one step at a time and trust Him.   All will be revealed in His time.