Graciela is fabulous! She has a way about her that is relaxing so that the photos end up being natural looking, not stiff and posed. And she is fun to work with!
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I would highly recommend Graciela Valdes! She has an amazing, positive energy which is infectious when you're working with her. She makes you feel relaxed when you are nervous and knows all the right things to say so you can be comfortable - therefore she can get that most authentic, that perfect shot of you. I also love the quick turnaround in getting the proofs back and the fact that I can see them all via a mobile app. She is an amazing photographer and if you are looking for someone to shoot your next professional headshots for work, or family gathering and holiday pictures, look no further! You won't regret it. She really is AMAZING!
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I recently had my headshots done with Graciela and it was GREAT. She is an amazing photographer, knowing exactly how to bring out the best "you." I love the way the pictures turned out and I would recommend Graciela for any and all photography. On top of her professionalism, Graciela is warm and kind and makes all of her clients feel comfortable. Thank you Graciela!!
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WOW.... thank you Graciela for capturing on your camera and bringing the essence of Who I Am to light on camera. You are such a beautiful, creative, and talented women living your Dharma (purpose in life) Anyone hiring you to utilizing your Fine Art Photography services would be so blessed and fortunate! Namaste.
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I met Graciela at her booth at the Women’s’ Empowerment Conference 2017. I would call it the most inviting hang out booth at the entire conference. She was not only inviting, but she was warm & friendly and I was curious. Her energy resonated with me. I have ALWAYS wanted a portrait session over the decades but like so many others, I never got around to it. I looked at her sexy portraits and imagined myself into the pages.
She followed up with me and I bolted….the reflex fear was “I am not sure”. Not really true. It was more like, I want to do this but I am not confident about this.
Her follow up was very professional. More like “let me take me you by the hand and walk you thru the process”. She explored with me themes by sending me questions about myself, what was I comfortable/uncomfortable with. What themes did I envisage for myself? What was my timeline? Did I have any ideas on venues etc..It was really cathartic. There was a process. You don’t just show up and she shoots. She walks you thru.
The entire process was really enjoyable. I had to trust the process. Her make-up team was exceptional and the day was better than I had anticipated. I was extremely comfortable throughout the entire shoot.
Graciela takes the time to know her subjects. She walks around inside your skin and knows how far to push -she knew my comfort zones. I was excited to try something new. I was excited by the outcome. It really exceeded my expectations. I plan to do this again soon.
I would highly recommend her to anyone who wants to have their photographs done. She captured my essence perfectly. The final package that I chose is outstanding.
If you would like to see my shoot with her feel free to ask me. I am so proud of the final results. I actually feel like a real centerfold model (lol)!!
Be careful, she grows on you, so much so, that you will want to do it again!!
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I've had several professional shoots in my career as a speaker trainer and coach but I can honestly say that this was my favorite. The entire process start to finish you feel like a VIP and the final product, well they came out amazing. Whether you are looking to do personal branding, boudoir or family portraits, Graciela will most likely exceed your expectations ten times over.
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Graciela did a very good job for my professional portrait! I will be back for sure.
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Graciela was able to capture me as a person and as a professional. As a real estate agent is very complicated to change pictures because all the marketing we have out there. I feel very good and pleased with her pictures. I believe she was able to reflect the message of HOPE I want to transmit to other Cancer Survivors.
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They came out beautiful! Very happy. Thank you!
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Graciela did my personal branding photos for my new law firm. The first appointment I had with Graciela we talked about my brand and what I wanted to portray with my brand. Graciela then prepared me for the shoot by giving me examples of other branding shoots, helping me with outfit color choices and providing me insight to locations for the shoot. On the day of the shoot, Graciela was on time and ready to go. Graciela brought an amazing makeup artist who stayed with us during the entire shoot to fix stray hairs, reapply lipstick and straighten out my clothing. Not only was the shoot fun, the photos came out amazing!! I am more than a little picky and Graciela promptly made every single edit I asked her to make. Graciela really made this a fun experience and I would recommend her to anyone looking to revamp their brand.
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Graciela is very talented and definitely delivers on the branding expertise! She is amazing to work with. I love all my new photos!!
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Working with Graciela was an amazing experience! From the moment we met at the Women’s Empower Expo, I knew she was the perfect person to help my vision come to life. I personally like that she took the time to build a rapport with me and we made an instant connection. She not only learned about me, but she dedicated herself to helping me accomplish my goals. The process was easy and my pictures turned out GREAT! I can’t wait to shoot with Graciela again!
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It was such a pleasure to work with Graciela. She explained the process of how the photoshoot would go from start to finish and that's exactly how it went. After meeting Graciela for the first time and discussing my vision for the photoshoot. I felt so comfortable leaving that meeting because she knew exactly what I wanted even before I said it.
On the day of my photoshoot I wasn't able to get a prop that I wanted, after letting Graciela know about the hiccup she went above and beyond to stop at a store along the way and picked it up. She saved the day and the photos came out amazing!
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Graciela is an expert in her field. Watching her direct and execute a photoshoot is like watching someone paint a work of art. She is dedicated, punctual, and extremely professional but also goes with the flow. She offers lots of great ideas and you can tell she is passionate and proud of her work. She has a quick turnaround time and overall is one of the best photographers I’ve seen in action.
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I’ve never felt so beautiful as I did during our shoot! Your energy is contagious!
Un-be-lieve-able!!! Exceeded my expectations!!! You captured everything I wanted. Thank you for all you do - it’s deeper than you know.
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What I enjoyed most about the experience was the teamwork between everyone involved; the honesty and transparency that manifested during out shoot; and the organization and ease with which it was executed. I like my photos and am excited to use them! This was a lovely experience and I would recommend it!
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Words cannot express the gratitude I have to Graciela for what she does. She doesn't just take photos - she helps you make your dreams come true. She is able to take photos of you and your family that capture you as you are but then also captures parts of you that you didn't even know were there. Her work is moving - it is truly an art. Thank you so much for being on this journey with us as we grow our family!
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I loved doing the shoot, I was in the zone and Graciela really made me feel so comfortable. My absolute favorite part, was the reveal of my proofs with Graciela. We both cried. I have never been so blown away in my life. She brought my vision to life with my shoot. I will cherish the pictures forever.
Hands down, one of the best experiences of my life. You really have to be selfish in order to be selfless. In saying that, being selfish is giving yourself everything you've ever wanted and that includes these intimate photos. To give love, you need to love yourself fully, and this experience really enhanced my own self-love.
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At first I was worried that I didn’t have “the look” for a boudoir photo shoot. Now I feel more confident and that I am beautiful. I most appreciated the time you took with all the preparation to make sure I was comfortable with the shoot. I would (and have!) recommend you to others because you have something that others may not: your charisma, your fun nature and the way you made me feel comfortable with myself and throughout the whole experience.
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