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Hola! Hello! Bonjour! Szerbus! Ciao! My name is Catalina and I'm a freelance photogrher based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Hola! Me llamo Catalina y son una fotografa en Charlotte, Carolina del Norte. Although a straight-A student in high school, I loathed and somehow managed to skip Physics in order to print in the dark room. Now, with the passing of each day, I am more and more passionate about photography and the moments I can capture through my lens - abstract or otherwise. Enjoy!

Saturday, May 10, 2008

JPG Mag

Hello!

So a few months ago, I picked up a bunch of photography magazines, including JPG mag, and they have a cool on-line community where photographers are encouraged to submit their work, review their peers work and there's a chance your image may be published in the actual issue (which comes with some cool prizes!)

SO, I submitted a few images, including this one I took in Ecuador, and need your vote!



It won't take but a second! Do it!

Thanks!

-Catalina

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Tia Patricia's Suprise Bday Party!

This past Saturday was BUSY!

In between Elizabeth's bridal portraits, and Eva Fina & DJ Sarper's show was my aunt Patricia's surprise birthday party!

We were married in her house back in December 2005, and going back there is always special to me.


James

The BIGGEST surprise was that Natalia, Patricia's sister, came all the way from Ecuador for Patricia's birthday! The best part was that Patricia had NO CLUE!


tia Natalia is on the left and the birthday girl, Patricia, on the right


Cristina and Nicolas, Patricia's kids


cousin Maria Fernanda with her 1 1/2 yr old twins





Natalia making Pisco Sour. DELICIOUS!!!


my mother-in-law, Mili, and my husband Juan Miguel

Eva Fina & DJ Sarper






This past Saturday night, my husbad's band, Eva Fina, played at the Evening Muse in NoDa. Their opening and closing act was DJ Sarper, a friend of ours.

Here are some scenes from the show!





Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Elizabeth's Bridal Portraits

I had the pleasure of photographing Elizabeth this past Saturday afternoon all over Charlotte.
Although uncertain at times, we lucked out with great weather and just a raindrop or two.

Here are some of my favorite images of Elizabeth. Enjoy!




I love the negative space here and the simplicity of the image.



We found a bench in an unlikely space and made great use of it. The photo above and below are two of my favorite bench shots.





This last image was taken at Elizabeth's grandmother house.
I love the hardwood floors and how beautiful and relaxed Elizabeth looks.

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Sebi's haircut

Sebastian is now 10 months old, and today was his first haircut!

BEFORE:



DURING:







a mowhak.....


mom, with Sebi's first locks of hair - a keepsake for the Fitzgerald's!

AFTER:


the handsome Sebi, looking sharp


Sebi is hi-tech, using daddy's Blackberry


crawling everywhere....


....standing up....and before long, he will be walking!

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Amanda & Robert



Here are some of my favorite images from Amanda & Robert's wedding day.













Sunday, April 13, 2008

Johanna's Baby Shower

Is it a boy? Is it a girl? We don't know!


Johanna's mom, Sandy


the lovely baby diaper cake, full of baby goodies!


lovely baby decor


presents!


what better gift for the dentist mom than a "I don't floss" onesie for the baby?


more onesies!!!


Johanna's mother-in-law, Joan, her sister-in-law Becky and her
adorable niece Anne.


Anne, cute as a button!

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Denisse & Pepe Engagement Session

Denisse and Luis' engagement session




Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Ava

Meet Ava, 3 years old, and mom Chrissy.


I took these photos just before she turned 2.








I took these just before she turned 3.




Summer

Right after college, I moved into an adorable house for few months. What sold me on renting this place was the big back yard and the 2 poles sticking out of the ground - they were just SCREAMING for a hammock to be put up, and for me to relax on it on warm summer days. This is definetely one of my favorite photos.

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