December Issue of Belle

Our new issue is almost here!! This is our gorgeous cover! Don't you love it? The photography was done Photography La Foto Bella , and the beautiful model, Elizabeth Reeves is courtesy of Bazaar Models . The wedding gown, Pronovias, is courtesy of  Bridal Novias, Hair and Make-up was done by Ishmaels , and the gorgeous parasol by I do originals.

The December issue showcases the perfect spot for a winter honeymoon, Vail, Colorado. You will be surprised with the beauty and European feeling of this little paradise.

In our section of "Real Weddings", you will find all the details of the very chic wedding of Naomi and Hector. It is filled with ideas for your own wedding and best of all it gives you the opportunity to look at the work of some of the local vendors.

We know you want your event to look beautiful even in a time of recession, so we developed an article to help you get the most fine diamond jewelry for your wedding at extremely affordable prices.

We also challenged one of the most experienced wedding planners to create winter theme center pieces without using flowers, you'll be amazed by the results.

Don't miss the December Issue of Belle the Magazine!!

Edited by Jacqueline Garcia

Inspired on the New Cover

Cover of December Issue 2009

I love the new cover! What do you guys think?

Photography La Foto Bella , Model Elizabeth Reeves courtesy of Bazaar Model s, Wedding Gown Pronovias courtesy of Bridal Novias, Hair and Make-up by Ishmaels , and the gorgeous parasol by I do originals.

Behind-The-Scenes Cover Shoot

Our next cover is going to be stunning! Behind-the-scenes images were posted in our friends of "I do" originals blog, providing the main accessory for this photo-shoot. Make sure to visit their website to get a sneak peek of the next issue of Belle.

Also the lovely Amy, from Bride Chic has been kind enough to feature Belle the Magazine in her blog, check it out!

Edited by Jacqueline Garcia

Gold...

This very popular cover was our March Issue in 2008. As you can see our format was different then, but still received numerous complements. I personally love how elegant and sexy Raelene Aguilar (Miss New Mexico USA 2008) looks, and the dramatic gold background just makes the final touch.

With the great tools that Style Me Pretty facilitates to its users, I present you the following Inspiration Board based on this gorgeous cover. Enjoy our GOLD version of Belle!

Credits: Jeff & Julia Woods, Drea & Casey Cunningham, Kendall Brown, Skyline Tent Company, Sonia Davis Design, Daria Bishop Photographers

More of Pink October!!

This is the October Issue of Belle the Magazine for 2008. This issue of Belle was inspired by Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the passing of my Grandmother who fought her own battle with Breast Cancer. I want to invite you to visit Brides Against Breast Cancer and do your part!

The photography is by La Foto Bella, Hair and Make-up by Janet Cahirez, Dress and Veil by Ella Blu, and the model is a good friend of Belle the Magazine, Jesse Byers, who has worked with us in many different projects.

Michelle & Scott

Congratulations to Michelle & Scott who were married on March 7, 2009. Michelle (Miss El Paso 2006) was in the cover of Belle The Magazine as a model a couple of months before her wedding.

Photos by Kristen-Swanson Photography via Ido Originals 

Photography Jesse Ramirez from La Foto Bella , hair and make-up by Janet Chairez, 

dress and accessories by Bridal Novias 

Inspiración

Ayer estuvimos tomando las fotos para la portada de otra de las revistas que producimos, despues la compratire con ustedes. En fin, el caso es que siempre me ha molestado que la gente piense que las portadas son producto solamente del fotógrafo, pero no se detienen a pensar que es toda una producción que envuelve un gran equipo de personas con grandes ideas y talentos que hacen posible la belleza y originalidad de las portadas de Belle.

Les quiero compartir como me inspiro para crear el concepto de las portadas, y en general de toda la revista.

1. En esta ocasión (hacia muchisimo tiempo que no lo hacia de esta manera), comense por buscar el vestido, queria un vestido único y diferente que sirviera de centro de mi inspiración. Mis amigas de Ella Blu , me ayudaron a legir este gran modelo de Mon Cheri , y los accesorios.

2. Ya tengo mi inspiración, ahora trato de desarrollar un concepto para la revista y los temas que incluira, para de esta forma tratar de reflejarlos en la portada

3. Busco a la modelo. Esta vez elegi a Georgina Macias porque tiene el cabello súper negro, ademas de estar muy bonita, y el vestido se le veia muy bien.

4. Busco la locación o el color del fondo y el tipo de iluminación que quiero utilizar, y se lo envio a Jesse de La Foto Bella , para que prepare su equipo.

5. Busco el maquillaje y el peinado. Trato de encontrar algo diferente a lo que hemos utilizado antes, algo vanguardista y que este de moda, que vaya bien con la modelo, el vestido, el color de fondo y los accesorios. Le llevo el ejemplo a Janet Chairez que, como siempre, capta perfectamente la idea y realiza un excelente trabajo.

5. Busco poses. Trato de buscar algo distinto a lo que hemos hecho, algo que permita ver el detalle principal del vestido y el mejor angulo de la modelo. Llevo mis ejemplos a la sesión de fotografias y discuto con la modelo las poses durante unos 15 minutos y despues la dirijo durante la sesión.

6. Finalmente elijo la foto de la portada de entre unas 100 o 150 tomas, hago el diseño de los titulos de acuerdo con el concepto y los colores, y este es el resultado final.