Gustavo Urena Portrait (by Invitation Only) — Local services in New York

FIRST OF ALL...

The photographer is Dominican 🇩🇴 🎉, So I already knew that I was going to gozar! (Have fun).

He seemed really nice during our consultation call which made me all the more excited about working with him. So the day came for the photoshoot and the atmosphere was extremely welcoming. Before you book, they ask you who your favorite artists are so they choose a playlist based on your fav artist on the day of your photoshoot.

Salome (Hair and Makeup) did a phenomenal job and I will be booking her for my future wedding (whenever that takes place haha). She is so sweet and I clicked with her immediately.

Gustavo is very conversational and outgoing so be ready to talk. I wore 5 different outfits for my shoot. I really liked the jewelry selections they had, as well as the different props that were used. I’m not a natural at posing so he helped me a lot with that and the photos came out stunning.

After the shoot, you come back on a different day for a viewing which is a really nice alternative to just having your images emailed to you for selection.

I really wish I was able to purchase more photos because there were so many gems. I am really happy with how they came out. I would highly recommend booking Gustavo for some glamour shots.

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I needed a professional photo; one that would capture all my personality, potentials, and outlook in life. I also wanted to look older without too much make-up. Sounds impossible right? I called Gustavo and he accepted my challenge. He and I used to work together few years ago so he would be the best photographer for the occasion. Let me just say the job was perfect; all of my wishes came true! Not only that, he also convinced me to take some personal photos for my legacy. Every picture came out perfect. The professional photos made me look sophisticated yet personable -- and the personal photos made me look so womanly and elegant. Gustavo knows the best angle to shoot; he directed the poses, and he jokes around at the same time. He served me a healthy lunch, authentic Dominican coffee, hot coco, and a glass of fruit punch with paper straw. Yes, paper straw! Go-green! Oh the best part is when I opened my photo package - every piece of the package was well-thought. The wrapping, the box with purple ribbon (one of my fav color), the bag, the USB drive, and off course my photos - with a thank you note. I'd highly recommend Gustavo. He is...

I was nervous upon entering the studio but Gustavo and his Makeup Artist put me at ease. They were friendly, yet professional. Gustavo made me feel confident and beautiful during our session as we tried different outfits and poses. He even suggested items from his available wardrobe that I'd never wear. To my surprise a couple the dresses he chose photographed so Beautifully. I posted most of my photos from the session, on Facebook and Instagram and received overwhelming positive responses. I'm still getting great feedback from my Friends when I run into them in the street months later. This was by far one of the best experience's I've had being photographed by a Professional Portrait Photographer. I did also enjoy our chat and his pearls of wisdom about life at the end of my session. It was literally a therapeutic...