Gina Carter Photography Blog

Headshots in New York

Gina Carter — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

GCP New York City Sessions. We are shooting in Central Park, and at various other locations around the city, from May 20th to 24th. If you haven’t booked your NYC session in Central Park yet, you’re not too late! We have a limited number of sessions still available.

NYC Session I ($450) includes an hour of photography, an online gallery, a $100 print credit and the High-Resolution Digital Negatives. Prefect for headshots (w/ one outfit).

NYC Session II ($550) includes 2 hours of photography, an online gallery, a $200 print credit and the High-Resolution Digital Negatives. These sessions are prefect for families of four or more, engagement pics/couples and headshots (w/ multiple changes).

Email or call us to book your session.
GCP@GINACARTERPHOTOGRAPHY.COM   or 305-877-3809

In love with LOVE.

Gina Carter — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:10:00 GMT

Are you in LOVE? As part of our tribute to the month of LOVE we are offering a 10% discount for all weddings* booked during ~~February~~ March. Call or email us now to create your wedding package and reserve your date. YOU LOVED IT SO MUCH... WE ARE EXTENDING THE PROMOTION!

Email or call us to book your session.
GCP@GINACARTERPHOTOGRAPHY.COM or 305-877-3809

* promotion applies to all wedding packages of $2,500 or over, booked during the month of February and March 2010. Events must take place during 2010 or 2011.

Central Park!

Gina Carter — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:00:00 GMT

It’s time for one of our favorite shoots of the year... GCP’s NYC Sessions. This year marks our fourth! We can’t wait to see all of our friends again. We are shooting portraits in Central Park from May 20th to 24th. If you haven’t booked your NYC session in Central Park yet, you’re not too late! We have a limited number of sessions still available.

NYC Session I ($450) includes an hour of photography in the park or at various other locations in NYC, an online gallery, a $100 print credit and the High-Resolution Digital Negatives. Prefect for kids/families, engagement pics/couples and headshots (w/ one outfit).

NYC Session II ($550) includes 2 hours of photography, an online gallery, a $200 print credit and the High-Resolution Digital Negatives. These sessions are prefect for families of four or more, engagement pics/couples and headshots (w/ multiple changes).

Email or call us to book your session.
GCP@GINACARTERPHOTOGRAPHY.COM or 305-877-3809

Annelise Collette

Gina Carter — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:06:00 GMT

Just had the pleasure of photographing the very beautiful and talented Annelise Collette. She has a gorgeous sultry voice and a wonderful playful personality. catch her before she heads back to NYC; she is performing at Churchill's this week!







Learn more about Annelise at http://www.annelisecollette.com/
I also love this candid video of Annelise singing a new song. HTTP://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1YK4aqvad8&feature=related

Carnival Wedding

Gina Carter — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:53:00 GMT

We had an amazing time at C & G's wedding. Their Brazilian and Portuguese heritage played a central role in the creation of their event. Everything from the music, to the food, to the color palette spoke to their love for each other and their cultures. All the details were perfect; another wonderful creation from the folks at SavvyPlanners.com. I love working with these guys... they are fun and highly organized... everything always goes smoothly and looks amazing. Outstanding Brazilian chefs created the wedding's mouth-watering dishes. A Samba band gave the event an authentic carnival atmophere that speaks to this couple's love of music. To add to the drama, the guests were entertained by carnival dancers. A masterpiece of celebration, love, good food and joyful dancing. Loved it!













C & G's Vendors

Event Planners/Designers/Coordinators - Marcinho Savant for SavvyPlanners.com - savvyplanners.com

Coordination and Flowers- Roberto Tamayo for Touch of Paradise Events - www.touchofparadiseevents.com

Videography - Dream Video Productions - www.dvpstudios.com

Cake - We Take the Cake - www.wetakethecake.com

Live Music - "Samba Samba 2000" (produced by Bacchus Group Productions, Ltd.)- www.BacchusGroup.com

The Knot Magazine Fall 2009

Gina Carter — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:32:00 GMT

Erica and Ben's wedding was stylist and modern... and now it's also published! The Knot Magazine published our coverage of this beautiful wedding as one of their Real Weddings for the Fall 2009 magazine. We are so pleased... a big thank you goes out to the bride and groom.

See this Knot Real Wedding online at: www.theknot.com
See our favorite images from Erica and Ben's Wedding.
See Erica and Ben's E-Pics Session.

Family Session at Riverwalk

Gina Carter — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:47:00 GMT

As fall approaches it's the perfect time to get the everyone together for family portraits. It's a good idea to get them done now so you have time to create your cards, albums and photo gifts before the holiday frenzy begins.
Here are two different family sessions at Riverwalk Park, near Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale.

J. R. & Z. - these guys are so great. We never have a bad session. They are fun and happy kids that look running around and being silly... so perfect.















V. & B. - Gotta love them! From the first session we ever had where we captured B's "pirate face" to this most recent session where B proclaimed that he would be "jumping all day", we always have fun together.







One of the really great perks about this job is that many times friends are clients and clients are friends. So on "special" shoots my kiddies get to come along. And that's exactly what we did for this recent session. My little tag-alongs had a great time. Ophelia wrote in her journal, ran, jumped and danced until snack time. While Stephen wanted to do all the fun things he saw B doing... which makes perfect sense since B. is older and wiser, by an entire year.

Dancer's Portfolio

Gina Carter — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:33:00 GMT

Can't say enough nice things about this young, beautiful and talented dancer, Bela Alvarez. Bela will be performing in October at the GEMS Showcase. I can't wait to see the show.

Maternity Portraits

Gina Carter — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:03:00 GMT

Twenties Inspiration

Gina Carter — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:14:00 GMT

Inspired after a long a conversation about how glamorous the 20's and 30's were; my friend, Sandy Reyes, and I decided to put together a 1920's style photo shoot. We brought together some girls, some makeup, lots of wine and a very handsome puppy and the results were really fantastic. Thanks ladies.

















Stylist - Sandy Reyes.
Hair & Makeup by Sandy Reyes and Mercedes Mendez-Rodrigues.
Puppy - River Carter. That's our puppy!

Chloe's One!

Gina Carter — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:31:00 GMT

This beautiful family met me for a morning stroll through Riverwalk Park. It was a beautiful morning and we got to explore this lovely park set along side Fort Lauderdale's New River. This cute girl turned one very recently. So all together now... Happy birthday, little Chloe!... happy birthday to you!!!!

New Album Options!

Gina Carter — Sat, 30 May 2009 00:16:00 GMT

We add something special every year to our album selections. This year we have added some really amazing new options.

Our newest "Cameo Cover" wedding album in "Distressed Brown Leather" . Set your album apart with a front cover cameo. Highlight a favorite image and spark interest by displaying a print recessed into the leather cover.

Four different kinds of leathers and over 30 styles/colors to choose from.

Meticulous page finishing: Pages have gilded edges and rounded corners, which are a hallmark of handmade quality.
Lie-flat design: Photos are mounted with a barely noticeable gap (1/16”) so pages lie flat when the book is opened.

Metallic paper: Its glossy finish and metallic appearance create images with exceptional visual interest and depth that will appeal to those seeking a unique look. And it delivers rich, vibrant colors and flattering flesh tones.

Cover Stamping: Add the final quality touch by personalizing with an optional cover imprint of the names and date of the special occasion. These are in italic font, and you can choose from black, white, silver gold or blind embossing. (Cover stamping is only available on leather covers, not for the Reflectionz cover).

Reflectionz cover: This durable and contemporary high-impact photo cover has a reflective glow that makes photos pop. It's available in the following sizes 12x12, 10x10, 10x15, & 8x12.

Elsa and Shelton's Wedding

Gina Carter — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:32:00 GMT

Just had the pleasure of photographing Elsa and Shelton's wedding at the Spanish Monastery. Elsa and Shelton were the winners of our 2008 Win E-pics with Gina Carter Competition. It's hard to imagine a more beautiful couple - inside and out. They are truly two of the most kind-hearted, warm people I've ever met. Their wedding was filled with love and joy in every detail. Incredibly, the event ran like clockwork, which should be no surprise since Elsa is an excellent "Day of Events Coordinator". It was truly a magical night and we felt honored to be there with them. Thank you Elsa and Shelton, we wish you a long life together filled with love and happiness.

















Elsa and Shelton's Vendors

Event Planning - Elsa Blanco-Bridgen (bride)

Venue - Ancient Spanish Monastery

Caterer - Cater It, Inc.

Cake - Edible Creations

Rentals - Hitched Weddings & Events (chairs & cocktail tables)

Andrea's Party Rentals (linens,dinnerware & barware)

Videographer - Pinnacle Productions

Officiant - Fr. Lloyd Stennette

DJ - Radcliffe- Xanadu Productions

Musician - Patrick McDonald - Guitarist

Dress - Bellissima Bride

Dress Designer - Pronovias

Invitations Design - Elsa Blanco-Bridgen (bride)

Letterpress - Vivian Collado Letterpress

Maribell and Ruben's Wedding

Gina Carter — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:34:00 GMT

Maribell and Ruben Behar's wedding at the Rusty Pelican, overlooking Downtown Miami, was joyful and sophisticated. The couple stylishly incorporated their naturally fun and vibrant personalities into each detail. The entire event was romantic, elegant and wonderful. Congratulations!













Maribell and Ruben's Vendors

A special thank you to Roman Cusco and Ramon Alvarez, from Roman Cusco Event and Wedding Planning. These guys were so generous and thoughtful, it was a real pleasure working with them. And of course, their ability to create a magical environment was simply incredible. Everything was just perfect!

Event Coordinator - Roman Cusco - http://www.ringenvy.com/wedding-planning/Florists/Florida/Miami/R/Roman_Cusco_Wedding_and_Party_Specialist_zip_33155

Videography - Dream Video - http://www.dvpstudios.com/

Getting Ready Location - Fontainebleau Resort - http://www.fontainebleau.com/gcm/nar/en-us/miamibeach/index.htm

Ceremony & Reception Location - Rusty Pelican - miami.therustypelican.com

The Knot Magazine Spring 2009

Gina Carter — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:56:00 GMT

We loved Rachel and Roberts wedding. So when the folks at the Knot Magazine requested to publish it as one of their the Real Weddings for the Spring 2009 magazine we were over joyed. A big thank you goes out to Rachel and Robert for creating such a beautiful Hawaiian night.

Headshots - Alice Eacho

Gina Carter — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:12:00 GMT

Recently had the pleasure of photographing Alice Eacho. This young actress is not only extremely photogenic but also a really funny and sweet person. Had a great time! Thanks Alice.

E-pics at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Gina Carter — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:45:00 GMT

Just had an amazing e-pics session with Maribell and Ruben. They, very intelligently, picked one of the most beautiful places in Miami - Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. It's really a magical place where crisp-bright sunlight washes over the garden... so warm and delicate the gardens seem to glow.

















Thanks guys! Can't wait for the wedding in February. G.

Francesca's Quince Party

Gina Carter — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:01:00 GMT

Had a great time at Francesca's quince party. You may remember her from ther beautiful quince portraits in December. When it came time to party her family and friends spared no expense and had a blast. Thank guys.

Happy Holidays!

Gina Carter — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:49:00 GMT

It's been an amazing year for us thanks to all of your love and support. We wish you joy, peace and happiness in the new year and thank you for sharing your most precious moments of 2008 with us.

We've shot our last session of 2008 so we decided to take a mini-vacation and ran away to Disney. We had a wonderful time and the kids were bewildered and amazed by all the new things they discovered.

We stayed at the Animal Kingdom Lodge which the kids loved. They played with other kiddies on the playground overlooking one of the savannas as the giraffes and zebras grazed. Cool!

S. looks around clearly cautious of the long line to get on the infamous Dumbo ride.

Happy Holidays and see you in 2009!

Francesca's Quince Portraits

Gina Carter — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:31:00 GMT

Our last session of the year was totally fun! We headed out to Coral Gables with Francesca and her crew to shoot her 15's portraits. We were going for dramatic, fun, Rocker Girls with a bit of Twilight added in.