Clarisse Balistreri Blog

Tess and Nathan's Wedding Proposal at a Flash Mob Dance

2012-01-22T14:11:00.000-08:00

What an emotional night it was. Everyone was so excited to start the Flash Mob Dance.

Tess and Nathan was having a romantic dinner at Maggiano's restaurant. Little did Tess know that this night was planned especially for her. Everyone was waiting with anticipation. When they left the restaurant they had a chance to see the flash mob dance. But the biggest surprise was when Nathan knelt on his knees and proposed to Tess.

As you can see the excitement was in the air and everyone was overjoyed and happy to be part of this special night.

Sal's Birthday

2011-10-02T21:25:00.000-07:00

It was a pleasure to be part of baby Sal's first birthday celebration. He was such a joy to photograph.

Alexia's Birthday

2011-10-02T19:46:00.000-07:00

Alexia's friend made this special birthday cupcake tree. Everything was edible including the flowers. Happy Birthday Alexia

So this friendly blue bird started hanging out on our front porch......

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He was so comfortable with us he flew over my husband's hand for some special bird seed treat

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Lohse Family

2011-09-26T23:07:00.000-07:00

We knew Ralph and Belinda before they got married. As they started their family, we were eager to baby sit their babies. Now that the kids are grown up, it's a joy to get a wonderful family portrait of them at the Rose Garden and the Egyptian Museum.

Baby Celestyna's Baptism

2011-07-03T08:26:00.000-07:00

Baby Celestyna had a special baptism at the St. Peter Paul church in San Francisco. She was such a good girl and seemed to really enjoy her baptism. Mom and Dad and all of their family was quite happy to enjoy her special day as well.

Caterina and Filippo

2011-02-06T21:19:00.000-08:00

2 weeks after Caterina & Filippo's wedding in Sicily, they flew to California for their honeymoon to see California. Caterina brought her wedding gown and Filippo his tux for a photo shoot in San Francisco. They wanted some wonderful shots of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. We were so lucky San Francisco had the best weather that day! Click on their photo album below to see more of their photos.

Then they wanted more shots in Sonoma for more of their honeymoon adventure. They were such a delight to be with.

The Night of the Henna

2011-02-06T21:03:00.001-08:00

It is celebrated by most groups in the areas where henna grew naturally: Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Christians are among the cultures that celebrated marriages by adorning the bride, and often the groom, with henna.

Both the bride and groom had henna decorated on their hands.

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The henna tradition used to adorn their hands in preparation to meet their husbands widely popular in the Mediterranean and middle eastern culture. Their intricate and quite decorative is quite beautiful to photograph.
The henna in this bride is much darker, which I believe they used the black henna.

Semaya and Alomary

2011-02-06T20:42:00.000-08:00

It was a pleasure to meet Semaya and Alomary.

They were quite shy and so sweet and tender to each other.

David and Debbie

2011-01-05T19:58:00.000-08:00

Debbie and David have the kindest heart. I was in tears watching David console his mother during their dance. Debbie was so sweet and was so calm through her wedding day. Best wishes to a wonderful couple! (Film by Clarisse Balistreri Video, Production by my wonderful friend Chris Dasilva, Da Silva Video.)

Marguerite and Jordan - Just the way you look tonight!

2011-01-05T19:50:00.000-08:00

We were so excited to travel to San Diego for Marguerite and Jordan's wedding. Everyone had so much fun including us! To Marguerite and Jordan, wishing you a wonderful beginning ...on the journey to a lifetime of love.

My son Gerome, his early years to HS Graduation Ceremony

2010-06-07T21:23:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to my son Gerome who recently graduated HS. This video is during his early years till now in 2010. I wish him all the best in College!

Gerome's Early Years to High School Graduation from Clarisse Balistreri on Vimeo.

Chloe Alexa's First Birthday

2010-05-08T08:27:00.000-07:00

Chloe is so loved by her parents and family.
And you can tell by watching her with them on her special birthday. Her mom wanted me to capture her first year by incorporating some of their home made videos and the videos I took at her birthday party. Wishing dear little Chloe a wonderful first birthday!

Chloe Alexa's First Year from Clarisse Balistreri video

got milk?

2010-03-28T23:39:00.000-07:00

We had a wonderful opportunity to photo shoot the "got milk? toma leche" photo road tour campaign targeted to the Hispanic Community. While we cannot show pictures of the models, here is a preview of the road show shots and of course the photographers (that would be me above and my associate far below) posing prior to the shoot.

Learn more about the "got milk?" campaign at http://www.tomaleche.com/.

Below is our road tour photo set up.

The "got milk?" winner will receive a $500 check plus a spa day with the famous Mexican singer, Ms. Carmen Jara. I'm crossing my fingers it's one of our models who will win the price! Milk is so good for you, even Cleopatra bathed in it to keep her skin and hair silky smooth.

Baby Alexis

2010-03-17T23:33:00.000-07:00

We visited baby Alexis in Sacramento. She was extremely shy at first but after a few tricks up our sleeves, we couldn't stop her from smiling. She just loved posing for the camera.

Pumpkin Lamp

2010-03-11T21:45:00.001-08:00

This is my pumpkin green lamp that was hand carried in the plane by my late Aunt Beatrice from Duvy, France. I love and miss her so.

My Lamp Quest

2010-03-11T21:16:00.000-08:00

I have always loved lamps and collected them all this years. I especially like the colorful Moroccan style lamps.

Quinceanera

2010-03-08T19:04:00.000-08:00

Just finished editing and finalizing a Quinceanera video and shipped the DVD. I enjoyed watching Jaz, a young 15 year old girl become a lady.

Quinceanera a Latin tradition when a young girl transitions from childhood to womanhood. It was wonderful to videotape and photograph Jaz and her family, while witnessing long lasting traditions including her dad changing her flat heeled shoes to high heels.

My 1st blog

2010-03-08T16:05:00.000-08:00

I finally decided to start a blog page. I am not quite sure what I will always have to say but I'm glad I'm starting this blog. Anyway, welcome to my first blog issue. I hope to keep you abreast with clarisse balistreri's videography and photography adventures.