Tag: South Texas Photographer
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McAllen 18th Annual Miracle Riders Bicycle Team June 2 & 3 2006 – Ben Briones Photography
Here is another look at some of my first “professional” work I did back in 2006 for the Miracle Riders Bicycle Team. My friend Israel and I took on this gig as a photo and video team to photograph a two day bicycle ride from McAllen, Texas to San Antonio, Texas. I was barely getting…
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HHD to SSD to HHD – Ben Briones Studios
ADVICE FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS In 2016 I had a major hard drive failure with a 1TB Seagate and a 4TB Lacie, which were both regular Hard Drives. I lost client wedding photos but months later was able to recover them! After that incident I went from HHDs to SSDs because they are much more reliable, faster…
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Susana Sanchez Grad Session – The University of Texas at Austin – Ben Briones Studios
#FLASHBACKFRIDAY Beautiful. Bold. Intelligent. Studious. Adventurous. Strong. These are all nouns to describe Ms. Susan Sanchez, a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin. I met Susy while attending UT through a mutual friend. She and I became friends and kept in touch and when it was time to celebrate the achievement of completing not…
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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – Create The Bridge – Ben Briones Studios
A while back my good friend Luis Trevino, owner of Create the Bridge, a local and national marketing agency, asked me to aid him with a project. He was working on a campaign for a local Rio Grande Valley business that “pimps out” Mercedes Benz Sprinters. The customization on these vehicles are beautiful. From detailing to…
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Beka Rios Headshots – Edinburg, Texas – Ben Briones Studios
#FLASHBACKFRIDAY Three years ago I reunited with one of my great friends from middle school and high school, Ms Becca Rios! Becca holds the legacy of being our generations skater girl. That’s actually how we met at B.L. Middle School. She was the new kid, who by the looks of it was into skateboarding, and I at…
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Stephanie Rios – Professional Photographer – Bee Beautiful Studios
There comes a time in your life when you have to ask for help! It is inevitable because as much as we think we could do everything and anything, truly, we can’t. And after we receive help it usually customary to thank that person. Today, I thank you Stephanie Rios! Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines help as…
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Amanda Victoria Gonzalez – ENHS Grad – Mcallen, Texas
A true #throwbackthursday post right here! In 2011 I was still attending The University of Texas at Austin finishing up my degree but that didn’t stop me from driving down to the Rio Grande Valley to serve my clients. Amanda and I went to school together at Edinburg North High School and when she asked…
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25th Anniversary – Mr. & Mrs. Contreras – Mission, Texas – Bee Beautiful Studios Studios
Marriage is such a beautiful thing and to have a matrimony of 25 years is a blessing. This beautiful couple has endured a love that has surpassed a quarter of a century and inspired two other marriages; their daughters. I had the honor of photographing their daughter Melody’s wedding and photographed their other daughter Mariam’s…
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Miriam & Jario -Mission, Texas – Ben Briones Studios
This sweet couple are such dolls and I mean that in all honesty. They are such a good looking couple. We had a blast doing this photo session. Miriam is the younger sister to one of the my brides, Melody Rios Contreras. Beauty does run in the family. I have photographed Melody, their parents and now these two…
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Matthew Baptismal – Edinburg, Texas -Ben Briones Studios
Photographing children is not my speciality but I can and will, especially when it comes to to my longterm clients like the Wheats. This photoshoot was on familiar grounds and with familiar faces so it was special. A few years back I photographed a wedding in the same house that I photographed baby Matthew. Elvia Susana Prieto-Wheat,…
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International Women’s Day – Women In Photography – RGV
International Women’s Day Women In Photography Laura Soria Right now lets give Kudos Ms.Soria. Laura is one of the hardest working female photographers I know and have worked closely with. Thank you for your dedication to my clients, to your clients and your contribution to our local photography community with your beautify images! View Laura Soria‘s…
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Chick-Fil-A – Pharr, Texas – Ben Briones Studios
One day I was enjoying an awesome lunch at the new Chick-Fil-A in Pharr, Texas. I had my computer out and some hard drives on the table working away on the latest work. A Chick-Fil-A employee came up to my table and asked if I was doing well then asked what I was doing. I…
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Brianna Sofia Alanis – Mission, Texas – Bee Beautiful Studios
Brianna looked beautiful in her red gown and the location we photographed her at was just as stunning. Today this young lady is presented a woman by her parents and close family. Life is beautiful when you are young and this young lady depicts just that. I present you some of my favorite shots from…
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Ronnie Sada Family – Old Hidalgo Pumphouse – Hidalgo, Texas
Memories are beautiful and that is why I love being a photographer. The opportunity God has given me to freeze a special moment in time that will forever be passed down in generations is just beyond me. At the end of May I had the pleasure of photographing Roonie and her growing family. We went…
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Jackie Ortiz Quince – Weslaco, Texas – Ben Briones Studios
Ms. Jackie is such a sweet girl and very lively. You can definitely tell she has a bold personally just by the color selection of her dress! Both she and her mom were super open to my creative ideas, especially during her portrait session. After meeting with her and family a few times I found…