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Metallic Bloom- Fabric Wedding Bouquets (Destination Wedding Photographer)

Christina Watkins — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:03:35 +0000

Something less traditional? How about replacing real flower bouquets at your wedding with a special piece to cherish forever!!!! I had the pleasure of seeing these pieces by Metallic Bloom in person. Metallic Bloom is based out of Spokane, Wa. and uses new, vintage, and vintage inspired pieces to create one of a kind handmade blooms! They are absolutely gorgeous and handcrafted to perfection! If I was getting married again, I would have chosen these exact colors! It’s so classy and so beautiful! Metallic Bloom will custom make any pieces to your own wedding color choices. She offers bridal bouquets and hair accessories! Hillary, owner and creator of Metallic Bloom has an amazing eye for texture and fabric! I love the combinations that she chooses and the quality of each piece woven into place. There’s no denying that these pieces are one of a kind! If you are a bride and are interested in one of these pieces, you can check out her site and other products here.

I’m even more excited to show off one of my newborn pieces on my next newborn session coming up! Here’s a few other hair accessories that I absolutely love!

Order a piece or two and you won’t be disaapointed! Don’t forget to tell her that I sent you! Go check out her site or follow her on Facebook here! Happy Monday!

xoxoxo Christina

Saying Goodbye to New Jersey { Family Photography South Jersey }

Christina Watkins — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:47:47 +0000

The Waugh Family is getting ready to move to my favorite city: Charleston, South Carolina! They are a fellow Air Force family and I couldn’t be more excited for them! We had talked about getting pictures when they moved to Charleston since I often go back but it was so great to get pictures for them to mark their time here in Jersey as well. I encourage military families to get photographs before they move. My favorite thing is when Air Force families make small coffee table books of their life in each assignment labeling the books with the title of the city they lived in or the base they were stationed. I wish I would have started that a long time ago but I definitely plan on doing it from now on. Little Parker is going to love Charleston! She has so much exploring to do and she doesn’t even know it yet! Parker loved exploring on our session and she even asked me to carry her when we were done! I love that! There is no denying the love this family has and I wish them all the best at their new assignment!!!

Could she be any cuter?

Christina Watkins — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:39:03 +0000

It hasn’t even been two weeks since this session and I’m already blogging her photos. I am so excited to share her adorable face with all ! Rori’s mom found me via Facebook and I was so excited to meet her and the rest of the family! Rori slept in the car all the way over to her modeling session with me and when she woke up, she was all smiles throughout the entire session! I knew she was going to melt my heart as soon as I saw her and she certainly did.

First Days of Spring….

Christina Watkins — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:46:26 +0000

Warmer days are here! It’s time to start working on family sessions and exploring the surrounding activities! I’m so excited!! If you haven’t checked out my Facebook page, go check out my Facebook Cover! I switched over to the Timeline page and I’m not sure how much I like it but I finally did it!!! Go check it out HERE !

Stephanie + Brad | Winter Park Florida Photographer

Christina Watkins — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:14:59 +0000

I first met Stephanie and Brad when I was 19 years old in Winter Park, Florida. Stephanie is actually my husbands cousin. Stephanie in my mind has always been a friend to me because I was just dating my husband when we first met and ever since then we’ve remained friends through social media, phone calls or constant texting. If I’m having a bad day or if I’m overly excited because I just bought a bright orange sweater that nobody else will probably appreciate, I will usually go to her for a quick mood boost! She is the ying to my yang. She is witty, gorgeous, and beautiful inside and out!! Brad & Stephanie got married in Winter Park ten years ago and it was perfect timing for photos. As soon as they arrived, I wasted no time getting some shots in before the sun went completely down and then we ate at an awesome restaurant (eek, I forgot the name) right in the heart of the park. The light was awesome that day and I’m convinced that Orlando is just an amazing place to photograph in general all year long! I could have spent two days with them just shooting and shooting. Unfortunately, I went back to New Jersey that very next day and of course I put my winter boots back on. Here’s some cute captures from our evening together……

Images for a Cure Workshop 2012 – Orlando, Florida

Christina Watkins — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 01:37:44 +0000

I just got back from Orlando, Florida to attend Images for a Cure Workshop (IFAC) . It was a great couple days learning and listening to how I can be a better photographer! As if my arm had to be twisted to leave the colder days of New Jersey to head to the sunshine state, I was honored that I received sponsorship from one of my favorite east coast photographers, Kristen Weaver! As soon as I found out that I was picked, I was determined to book my ticket right away!!! IFAC is an Orlando based charity that has raised over $28,000 to benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. It was awesome to finally meet the creators behind this great charity! To find out more about how you can help through Images for a Cure, check out more here or contact me at itsjustchristina@gmail.com !

Check out photos from the candy bar set up at the workshop! Yum! I think I have ten more pounds to lose from the workshop alone! I also loved the decor at The Mezz, which is in downtown Orlando and it’s an awesome location to have a conference! I highly recommend the workshop for all levels of photography! I walked away with new friends and a great new appreciation for those in the industry helping others to succeed!

(Image Courtesy of Images for a Cure)

Left to Right: Innovative Memories Wendy Dixon, Laken E-Photography, Britanie Wagner Photography, Christina Watkins Photography

Ready for Spring? So am I.

Christina Watkins — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 23:06:34 +0000

I’m so excited about the next few months because I have babies being born, families to be captured, save the date sessions, couples, stylized sessions and more! It’s going to be a busy Spring and that is just plain awesome! While preparing for the coming season, I’m trying to enjoy the downtime. So check back soon for more images to come….it’s going to be an abundant amount of photographs coming to you from CWP !

Two Bright Lights | Editor’s Choice Award 2012

Christina Watkins — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:14:58 +0000

Christina Watkins Photography Wins Two Bright Lights Editors’ Choice Awards!!!!!!

As a testament to my outstanding clients, and my commitment to producing the best-of-the-best portrait & wedding photography photos, I am thrilled to announce that I have been selected as a winner of the 2012 Two Bright Lights Editors’ Choice Awards!

The award is given in recognition of the those whose number of published features in 2011 placed them among the top 5% of TBL members . Winners were published across many of the most respected lifestyle, wedding and other print and digital publications in the United States and worldwide.

I am honored to be part of this group of talented photographers and creative professionals. My features this past year have enabled me to increase exposure for my work, and I am thrilled to have been recognized for my endeavors.

In 2011, I had the privilege of being published in the following publications:

Wedding Wire Network

Done Brilliantily

The Indie Tot

The Wedding Row

A Lowcountry Wedding

Inspire A Bride

Thanks to all of the other creative professionals who made these features possible!

To see more of my work, or to get in touch about my services, please visit www.christina-watkins.com or www.christinawatkinsphotography.com

Itty bitty…. {McGuire AFB Newborn Photographer}

Christina Watkins — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:42:31 +0000

I just love this adorable family…..and not just because they make beautiful babies!!

Favorite moments to capture

Christina Watkins — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:15:44 +0000

Compared to the last two winters that I’ve witnessed here in Southern New Jersey, I’d say we have had a majorly mild winter this year! Today was a gorgeous tease that Spring is heading our way, however, I just saw in the forecast that we might have more snow next week! Sorry guys, winter is not over! That didn’t stop me from pretending that it was though! I grabbed my camera and put my little model in front of it. Sometimes it isn’t always about having a good location or a great backdrop behind you. Just sitting, talking, and listening will peel down the layers to show the personality & beauty of a child. These images were taken in my backyard in about 15 minutes of time. I can’t remember what we were talking about or what she thought was so funny but this is HER. She’s quirky, she’s funny, and she’s full of joy! No matter how big she gets, I want to ALWAYS remember these moments because this will be the little girl inside of who she has yet to become. These are my favorite moments to capture.