Friday - March 14, 2008
ABC features Karina Marie Diaz Photography. "One woman is empowering others by capturing their spirit in photos."
“Karina was a guest on our live talk show where she talked about and we showed her amazing work. Her ability to connect with people such that their normal defences fall ... allowing her to capture moments that really reveal who a person is ... in the photography.” -David Salinger, VP Programming & Creative, ABC7 KGO-TV San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose
Sunday - June 29, 2008
Marit and Rick Davey finally have photographs of themselves together that they LOVE!
This couple has been married for years and were never happy with their wedding photos. Finally they will have some beautiful photographs of themselves in love today!
Tuesday - May 13, 2008
How beautiful is this sweet client! Her fiance will love his new black book!
See more of Karina's photographs here at www.ColettePhotography.com
Friday - March 14, 2008
Testimonials about Karina Marie Diaz Photography
“I hired Karina Marie to photograph Norwegian students in Mexico for a 6-page story in the B&H magazine. I am very satisfied with the job she did. I used one of the images on the cover, and it looks great! I would absolutely work with her again.” March 12, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Good Value
hired Karina Marie as a Photographer in 2008
“Anyone lucky enough to experience Karina's work and amazing presence at an event ... would definitely agree. I had the pleasure of first meeting Karina at a wedding we did together at the Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa. I couldn't wait to see the photos! We re-experienced the entire day... each and every perfect moment She was a pleasure to meet and unforgettable!” March 7, 2008
“Karina Marie took family and professional photos for me at her San Francisco studio. She is professional, timely, well skilled and accomodating for scheduling. I recommend her and her work. I will utilize Karinas' services for future photos.” February 20, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert
“In my estimation, Karina Marie Diaz delves into the very core of her art intuitively locating the very soul of her subject. Karina Marie's artful lens captures qualities and attributes frequently left hidden by other photographers. I have the greatest respect for her art and work ethic and I admire her generous heart.” February 13, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative
“Karina was a guest on our live talk show where she talked about and we showed her amazing work. Her ability to connect with people such that their normal defences fall ... allowing her to capture moments that really reveal who a person is ... in the photography.” February 7, 2008
“Karina Marie is an exceptionally talented photographer. Her wedding photography exudes warmth, the brides look gorgeous, and the details are charmingly captured. I also appreciate the fact that she runs her business so professionally--she doesn't miss a thing!” February 1, 2008
“Karina has a natural gift for finding YOU and bringing that person to life in a photograph. That kind of talent goes way beyond being a fantastic photographer.” January 30, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative
“Karina Marie produced photographs of me and my children that are amazing pieces of art. She somehow captured exactly what I wanted, which wasn't just a portrait, but a snapshot of our lives at the time. It is almost as if she captured our insides as well as our outsides. She was fabulous to work with, and I would recommend her a thousand times over.” January 30, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert
“I've had the pleasure of having Karina photograph an event at Macworld Expo twice now and can recommend her to anyone who asks. She's a remarkable blend of creative and thorough, handles subjects quite well, has a remarkable eye for detail and abstract. She's truly one of the top photographers I've ever worked with.” January 30, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative
“Karina is a very talented photographer who really knows how to get to the essence of a subject. Not only did my photos turn out beautifully, but they captured elements of me that made them very personal as well. I would highly recommend her work.” January 30, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative
“Karina is fantastic! Professional, artistic and energetic. She goes well above and beyond for clients. Karina is one of a kind. I've worked with dozens and dozens of photographers over the years, and it's so rare to find someone with a lovely balance of obvious talent, generosity, and authentic care and concern for others. Karina is thorough, in the pre wedding meetings, on site while shooting, and even until every photo is edited and presented to the client. Her energy level is amazing! How does she do it??? Her smile and excited energy are the same at 11PM as they are at noon. Her stamina and love for what she does guarantee that no good shot is missed....her coverage of the wedding day is complete and just beautiful. I stand behind Karina and her work.” January 30, 2008
“We were extremely pleased with the photos Karina captured on our wedding day. Her creative style and professionalism were exceptional. She's wonderful to work with and would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for stunning, priceless photos.” January 30, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative
“Karina shot my wedding and left us with some beautiful photographs. I couldn't have asked for more. Her eye is wonderful and she is a very talented professional.” January 29, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, On Time
“When you meet Karina Marie Diaz you can't help but know she's a true artist. Her photographs are breathtaking and she captures the spirit and character of her subjects beautifully. She is an absolute pleasure to work with - gracious, thoughtful and always smiling!” January 29, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative
“I had the honor of having Karina as my photographer for my wedding at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Having her during the planning process and on my actual wedding day was the best experience I have ever had. She was the ultimate professional and the pictures continue to take my breath away!” January 29, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert
“Working with Karina was a delight. She's extremely skilled at understanding the needs of her clients and making them feel at ease during the process. She's so talented, creative, and detail-oreinted that she can't help but exceed your expectations. She delivers photos that are even better than her clients could have imagined.” January 29, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
“Karina was the first artist to expose at Couleur Cafe, She made a remarkable work and starts a long series of art exposition at the café. She’s one of those person make things happen.” January 29, 2008
“"Karina's passion for what she does, and her mission to take beautiful photographs of women and have them appreciate their own beauty really comes through when you meet her. I truly truly enjoyed working with Karina to get the perfect portrait for my website. I was most worried about what to wear and her decisiveness and expertise gave me complete confidence that we would get some beautiful photos. Karina made the whole shoot fun, relaxed and natural, well as natural as one can feel while being photographed. I loved that she paid attention to where each piece of hair fell. For me it is this kind of attention to detail that creates truly superb photographs. She also found out what elements were important to me in order to feel like a photo of myself is really fantastic. In the end what more can you ask from a photographer than that she know her trade, she tell you how to make yourself look the best possible, and she make it all fun and relaxing at the same time." -Kirsten Krohn” January 29, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert
“Karina Marie Diaz is truly an exceptional photographer. Besides her technical and professional skills, she is personable and friendly, and she shows commitment from beginning to completion of each project. I worked with Karina in 2006 for a profile photo shoot. She created a beautiful portfolio which I continue to treasure today. Karina radiates a beautiful presence and welcoming environment to explore all creative fields within photography. It has been a pleasure to work with Karina and I look forward to many more projects together. Patricia Araujo AbstractMetropolis.com” January 29, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert
“I had my first portrait session with Karina in November. Let me just say, every business person should have a portrait done that you are proud to distribute. Now - I have many. Can't wait to go back again this this year. I recommend her to everyone!” January 19, 2007
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative
“Karina has the most fabulous eye for photography and design. She shoots exquisite, beautiful photographs and knows how to manage a shoot gracefully and easily.” January 17, 2007
“Karina Marie is the best photographer! She is super creative and has high energy and enthusiasm for all of her projects. She really knows how to make you look good!!!” January 16, 2007
Top qualities: Expert, High Integrity, Creative
“Karina's photos of our outdoor wedding at Maison Du Lac in Los Gatos were simply amazing - we were also elated to have them published in Modern Bride Northern California.” October 11, 2006
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
“I had the honor of having Karina as my photographer for my wedding at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Having her during the planning process and on my actual wedding day was the best experience I have ever had. She was the ultimate professional and the pictures continue to take my breath away!” April 5, 2006
“Karina's photos are awesome, and she is so wonderful to work with, feels like family right from the beginning!” April 5, 2006
“Luckily, I found Karina through The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn when planning for my wedding. I knew from her business card that she possessed the exact style I desired to be captured for our wedding. Karina has the talent of shooting both traditional poses and catching the moments you want framed. She is reliable, personable, professional, talented and dependable.” April 5, 2006
Friday - March 14, 2008
Julie Ferman CEO of Cupids Coach in LA refers Karina Marie Diaz Photography!!
I am thrilled to have an affiliate relationship with the premier LA matchmaker Julie Forman founder and CEO of Cupid's Coach. I am honored to be referred by Julie to her clients for their dating and personal portraits! Here is a promotional piece I created for their site. You can find out more about her philosophy on the web site here.
Friday - March 14, 2008
"Karina has forever changed my perception of myself." - With Love, Laurel
Laurel is a complete gem!
"Karina's ability to elicit emotion and beauty in women is evident in all of her incredible boudoir photos. Yet, when the moment arrived for my own shoot, I felt nervous, perhaps clumsy, and...as though I did not deserve to engage in such an experience. Karina has forever changed my perception of myself. My photos are bold, soft, fierce, sexy, and yes, absolutely stunning. What could be more powerful and beautiful than a total self reinforcement? Karina: You are an inspiring artist and I am so grateful to have forever captured this moment in my life, as a result of your open energy, guidance, and acceptance." - With Love, Laurel
Thursday - March 13, 2008
Laura is pure joy.
Laura is a commercial real estate agent. This photograph was taken for her business portrait.
'Everyone has unique expressions and features that make you so distinctly you. Most often it's hard for even your loved ones to describe although they try because they are preciously defining.
Lifestyle photography is Karina's gift. She has this amazing ability to capture your expression, feelings and the moments when your emotion shines through.
In one session she was able to guide and pull out of me exactly what I wanted to communicate. A rare talent and a delight to work with, I would recommend her to anyone who doesn't want to be disappointed!' - Laura
Sunday - February 24, 2008
Connie's to die for wardrobe made our shoot such a treat for me!!
"My last birthday marked a new decade and a new me, and I wanted to do something special to celebrate my womanhood and my outlook on life. Thanks to Karina, she has helped capture a moment in time that I'll always remember.
Every woman owes it to herself to be photographed by Karina. She has the amazing gift of being able to capture a woman's inner beauty and let it shine through in her photos. My photoshoot with Karina was one of the most special experiences I've ever had, and I would highly recommend it to every woman.
Karina has an incredible energy about her that is infectious and makes the photo session so much fun. I had only talked to her on the phone once before meeting her, but the moment I entered her fabulous studio, I felt like we had been great friends for a long time. She made me feel completely comfortable in my skin and I really felt that my true self was shining through. Her guidance throughout the shoot empowered me with a great sense of confidence that really showed in my photos (I've now mastered "smiling eyes" and creating maximum cleavage!). The end result was an amazing set of fierce photos (I received digital files less than 48 hours later)! Super sexy AND tasteful, they exceeded my expectations. I love them! If not as a special present for a significant other, all women should do this as a treat for yourself." - Connie Chang
Yelp Review by Connie Chang who is in charge of the Yelp community in the peninsula.
Sunday - February 18, 2007
Beth Mitchell. What a cool mom!
"Because we wanted to capture each stage of our daughter's development, we decided to have Karina photograph our daughter at age 7 weeks. Our expectation was that the session would end quickly and with only a few usable pictures because of the difficulty in getting a child so young to "cooperate." Amazingly, this did not happen. Karina was fantastic with our daughter. Not only was she able to capture her little personality, she was also able to capture quite a few smiles - something her dad and I had been trying to do but had not yet succeeded. Karina has a great way with kids - our daughter loved her. And, as importantly, she also has a great way with parents, being extremely patient and understanding when we needed to take our numerous feeding and diaper-changing breaks. It was a great experience and now we have phenomenal pictures capturing a precious time in our daughter's life." -Beth Mitchell
Suki loves to hang out on set when there are babies in the studio.
Tuesday - February 06, 2007
Elyse Napolitano is a Personal and Professional coach
Elyse Napolitano is a Personal and Professional coach with the zeal to get you where you want to go. I love the wonderment and inspired curiosity in her expression, filled with limitless possibilities. As if she is saying... what's out there for you? I'll guide you there if your ready.
zeal n. Enthusiastic devotion to a cause, ideal, or goal and tireless diligence in its furtherance.
"Karina is a passionate, perceptive artist. Her photos captured a depth of emotion and intensity I didn’t even realize I was experiencing! Working with her is more like working with a coach than a photographer – who are you being from moment to moment? What do you want to reflect? What is it to be intentional about the image you project? These are the questions that underlie her photo studies and as such, the experience of being photographed by Karina is deeply moving." -Elyse Napolitano
Friday - February 02, 2007
A coach with class
"Thank you for your timely response and the excellent picture. I am very pleased with the quality--well done!" -Alexandria Hilton
Wednesday - January 31, 2007
Clients coming full circle!
I am very thankful to have clients, like Adriana and Todd, who come back to me, years after I photograph their wedding, to capture their budding new addition to their family! When I greeted Adriana for her Colette maternity session her eyes filled with tears. I had to do all I could to hold in my tears so we could stop her makeup from running down her face for the photoshoot! Her big beautiful smile reassured me that this was a happy cry;) It's moments like these that remind me daily of the many reasons why I love what I do.
Some background on Adriana and Todd's wedding. My photographs of their wedding provided the images for Kohl Mansions advertisement for years featuring Paula le Duc's Fine Catering. Here are some images from the Kohl Mansion web site of their wedding.
"Thanks for being so prompt!!! All the photos are so beautiful, I never thought I looked so hot pregnant! It is all you!!! You are amazing, that was not me... at all!!! I would LOVE to be able to give an album to Todd for Valentine's Day! I can't wait to see Todd's face when he sees the little book you are going to put together! I can't wait to do more photos with Todd and the baby!!!! " -Adriana
Saturday - January 27, 2007
Junior League kick off Party at Julia Morgan Ballroom
It was so nice to see Natasha again from Paula Le Duc Fine Catering out with her fun husband. He took the photo of Amy and I below.
I always enjoy working with Amy. She is consistent grounded positive energy.
Thursday - January 25, 2007
Dava Guthmiler is almost to good to be true
"When Karina told me about her portraits of women sessions it took my trust in her to get me to make an appointment. I'm a social butterfly, but I'm not used to being photographed. I usually don't like photo of me anyways. But believe me, taking half a day off work to get your makeup done and photos taken really feels like being spoiled. Which we all need once in a while. I have to admit, I love me photos and I will go back again. Karina is wonderful at finding the beautiful woman in all of us." - Dava Guthmiler
Two of Dava's favorites from her portrait session here in the studio with beautiful natural light.
Tuesday - January 23, 2007
It's all about the girls when your talking wedding planning.
Here we are bonding about wedding terminology. Agreeing that Bestman = Bestwoman (not Maid/Matron of Honor).
