Apps Family | San Jose Family Photography

Yes, this Apps Family is totally related to me! You have probably seen them many times in my blog, and it is because I love photographing them.  I took Laura's maternity photos last time I visited them in Canada, and I was so glad to be able to take pictures of her new baby girl this time, they visited San Jose. This session was a hybrid session, as in half shot in film, and half with digital. This is certainly an element I would love to incorporate more and more in my shoots.  Check out the amazing images of this shoot!

                                

                         
  

Sara | Lifestyle Senior Photography

Instead of describing my amazing experience  photographing this sweet and adorable high school senior, I would let her tell you her own story about getting her own lifestyle senior session. Here what she had to say about it: 

"Getting my senior pictures with Cyntia was so much fun! She is such a great photographer for so many reasons. One: I am not very comfortable being in front of the camera and I was nervous about posing; I was afraid I would be awkward, however, Cyntia was amazing at helping me pose. She had so many ideas for me, and instead of being uncomfortable like I was afraid I would be, they all felt so natural. I even had fun taking the pictures because she talks to you, and jokes around with you, that you forget about being on the spot in front of the camera. She also made me feel so confident and beautiful, because she complimented me in each picture, and made it seem that I was the one making the pictures look amazing, but it was her creating the images. Two: Cyntia is very patient and kind. Before I showed up at her house to take the pictures I could not decide what to wear so I brought almost all of my closet hoping she would help me decide. I was afraid she would be upset that I was not prepared but she was so nice when I showed up and she was all for helping me pick some outfits. I had so much fun planning outfits with her, she even ironed my clothes for me! And then when we realized I forgot to bring a dress she lent me one of her own dresses and one of her hats. She is so generous and kind. Three: Cyntia's pictures turned out amazing!! I loved so many of them, it was hard to choose which ones to buy. And you could tell she worked so hard on them. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Cyntia and having her take my pictures, she is so kind and so fun. Also you can tell that she loves her job which makes taking pictures with her all the more enjoyable. I highly recommend taking your senior pictures with Cyntia!!"

  All images are copyrighted © 2014 Cyntia Apps Photography

Panama on Film | Travel Photography

Today, November 3, Panama celebrate its separation from Colombia. It's a big Panamanian celebration, with family getting together, marching bands, lots of good food, trips to the beaches; and I am here being miles away from my country missing being with my family, and my country, oh so much. 

I often see on Social Media so many gorgeous pictures of the new modern Panama. It's beautiful!!, and I am sure Panamanians are very proud to show the world this pretty face. However, what lies behind it, still remains pretty much the same: the people of Panama; el "crisol de razas" that we are. 

During my last trip to Panama in February, I explored the streets of Panama with my film camera; and enjoyed doing what I like most: photographing PEOPLE. Here are some of the images from that trip captured on film. 

Tobias in Panama | Personal Photography

Tobias a German Law Student, saves up all year, to come back to the place he once felt in love with, Panama.  This is what happens when I need to finish a roll on Black & White in my camera. I see a place, I have a model, I create these images... 

The Ward Family | Family Photography

This is the fourth year in a row I have photograph the Ward Family. They are an amazing family, to say the least; happy, stylish, gorgeous, and they bring the most incredible energy to their photo shoots, that just makes for wonderful family photographs. They have witness my progression and growth as a photographer, and I am so thankful they keep coming back to me year after year, to support my art. Take a look at some of their images from their latest fall session with me.