JUDI BASOLO - A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN WITH PRECIOUSLY KIND ENTHUSIASM

I had so much fun meeting Judi. We share a very special bond. Our LOVE for our cats. Her adorable Guido Alberto has his own blog. Meow was the magic word for this shoot at The Bay club downtown. I was inspired by Judi's commitment to her work out as well as to making others smile. If you are looking for a new office or retail location, or want to explore owning your own commercial real estate, Judi Basolo, is "THE" agent to speak with atPacific Union Commercial Brokerage.

"Oh how I smile thinking of this gifted compassionate woman with a talent that you must see for yourself. You'll never believe what it took for her to achieve the perfect cover photo and the end result was testimony to her miraculous eye for perfection while allowing the 'real me' to shine through and show my San Fran smile. I'm still smiling just thinking of the special photo shoot and yes, it's true, a miraculous "meow" brought this smile to the cover. Francesco Scavullo and Karina would make a dynamite duo! Mille grazie mi amica for creating a special moment for me." - Ciao, Judi (Guido's Momma)

RESOURCES

I have had the opportunity to work with these incredibly talented vendors. Please tell them I referred you. Wishing you an incredible wedding!

I highly recommend these wedding venues as well as vendors and I am also recommended by them.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WEDDING VENUES
San Francisco City Hall

Cornerstone Gardens

The Ritz Carlton San Francisco
The Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay
The Four Seasons
The Fairmont Hotel

BAY AREA WEDDING VENDORS
Wedding Coordinators:

Always RSVP

Sanford Marshall

Event Solutions

Lighting:
Everything Audio

Caterers:
Taste Catering
Dan McCalls

Florists:
Floramor
Branch Out

Spa:

Cacoon Urabn Day Spa

HAWAII WEDDING VENDORS
Wedding Coordinators:

Pacific Aisles

CATEGORIES:

Children's Parties:

Sophie's Stress free Soirees

Clothing:

Dumb Clothing

Clothing Swap

Dating Services:

Cupid's Online Dating - National Registry

Fitness & Wellness:

Isagenix International Rep.

Life Coach:

Life Coach Amber Rosenberg

COLETTE PHOTOGRAPHY | BELLES FEMMES, LINGERIE, MATERNITY AND NUDES

Colette Photography is a place for women to celebrate their beauty!

www.ColettePhotography.com

Why did I name this new exciting addition to my business Colette Photography?
"Colette was a thoroughly modern woman: frank in her desires, fierce in her passions, forever reinventing herself."

"THERE ARE NO ORDINARY CATS"
-Colette

"IF I CAN'T HAVE TOO MANY TRUFFLES I WILL DO WITHOUT."
-Colette

I came accross her name with my french tutor, Marion that I adore. We were brainstorming ideas for names for this new concept of creating a place for woman to celebrate themselves freely and enjoy the exploration of their honest beauty. I told her I had always LOVED the name Colette. She said "Oh, well she was the first famous female writter in France to use her own name. She was a pioneer of her time and broke new groud for women in expressing their wants and desires." -but in French of course. I was hooked and the more I learned about this incredibly brave and bold woman the more I thought, what a great match!

Nothing makes me happier than supporting women to realize their dreams in life through celebrating their beauty. This year I have photographed over 60 women so far. I have been increidbly moved by their responses to the expireince of having their Colette portrait sessions and the wonderful impact it has had on their lives. Please review the Testimonials section of the site for samples.

I was delighted to find out, silly as it may be, that I was born 100 years after Colette. There is something fun in that for me. I hope you will also be inspired by her ability to create change by being true to herself and honest about what makes her happy.

French novelist Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette
January 28, 1873 – August 3, 1954

Aquarius for anyone interested.

France loved their audacious, outspoken Colette. Colette was named a member of the Belgian Royal Academy and the French Legion of Honor. She became the first female president of the Academie Goncourt and, upon her death, the first woman in French history to be accorded a state funeral. To her dying day, she was a robust woman of remarkable energy. Lusty, soulful, stylish and smart, Colette is the Ultimate Parisienne. Her pioneering boldness surpassed perceptions of who a woman can be and will forever mark a turning point in history. Read more about her life in the Colette Section of the website.

KARINA MARIE DIAZ PHOTOGRAPHY IS THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY CLUB BEST IN CLASS MEMBER

It is an honor to be featured as the Bay Club Best In Class. Visit Colette Photography enjoy a place for women to celebrate themselves and their beauty.

VISIT KARINA AT THE NOVEMBER 16TH HOLIDAY CHARITY EVENT

I'd love to see you at this event. Why you should attend?

1. It's a good cause! Learn more here Hamilton Family Center.

2. You know you want to learn all about my newest photography business "Colette Photography". Site to launch November 16th just in time for Holiday gifts. Give the gift of a portrait session or have the portraits taken and a book made of timeless beautiful images of yourself: You can book a session now by calling the studio at 415.543.3100.

3. I have spoken with SFactor and invited them to join the event and they are in. So in case you've been wondering about those Sheila Kelly workouts nows your chance.

... event website link here.

THE FOUR SEASONS

I was honored when asked by The Four Seasons to capture some detail and room shots of this wedding.

Photographer: Karina Marie Diaz, Lifestyle Photographer
Venue: The Four Seasons, Stacie Brauch
Florist: Floramor
Videographer: Thomas Hughes Video

"From the moment you meet Karina, you instantly “click!” Her professionalism and passion is truly inspiring which is evident through her numerous published weddings and albums. She portrays the essence of grace and beauty of each person she shoots. Everyone captured looks genuinely at ease and comfortable with her as if we’ve been friends for years. As my role is more in the behind the scenes, I am not being used to being photographed but felt immediately relaxed with Karina. It was so much fun! Karina is a breath of fresh air….a true professional full of enthusiasm, poise and style. I recommend her wholeheartedly!" -Stacie Brauch, Catering Sales Manager

"Karina is a perfect blending of artist and technician who, through her passion for capturing beauty, gives to the bride and her family a view of their wedding that will reawaken the magic of the day each time they look at her photos. My brides love her work, adore her genuine personality and feel totally confident that she will put her heart and soul into every event she documents. Karina's photography is the best around....without a doubt." -Laura Little, Floramor

"You're a doll! Karina, I did a search for Connie Kearns' new website and inadvertently came upon your blog. It's absolutely, absolutely gorgeous! I've never seen such beautiful photos online. I don't know what your secret is for achieving such crisp, clear, vibrant images. They jump off the page. The design of the blog is spectacular too. Is it really entirely your creation? As busy as you are I have no idea where you come up with the time. As professionals, we all come up with creative ideas to showcase our work and keep it fresh, but most ideas never come to fruition because we're all so busy. I'm convinced that you don't sleep at night! Cheers to you! You work so hard. You're an inspiration and you deserve the tremendous success you've achieved." -Thomas Hughes

MOMO BABY GIFTS HAS ASKED ME TO SHOOT THEIR NEW PRODUCTS

And they are so cute! Check out these fun wipes-case designs. You can find more goodies on Melissa's website.