Some behind the scenes from my Vegas trip in August. Featured models, Stephanie Moen, Lisa Meilak, Amber Ward, Megan Kendal, Andi Ruth, and Rhianna Hogan.
Video by NDK Images
Make up and hair provided by Monica Kalra and Sarah Scotford
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Shooting with Alissa Kacar for STRONG Fitness Magazine.
Appearances by : Alissa Kacar, Paul Buceta, Kirstyn Brown and Monica Kalra
Directed by Josue Gomez
Make up and hair by Monica Kalra
Shot at The Production Studio
Music by Piablo
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This was from a group shoot in Las Vegas for ANDIVERO Magazine featuring: Nichole LeAnne, Sofia Venanzetti, Valerie Stunning, Stephanie Moen, Rah Engstrom, Melissa Toulouse, Andy Ruth, Amber Ward, Tiffany Campbell, Tiffani Lee Chase, Halle Marie, Rhianna Hogan, Diana Skific, Tanya Geisinger, Sybil Sophia, Monica Kalra, Alexandra Beyea, Sarah Scotford, Megan Kendal, Lisa Meilak.
Want to join us on one of these?
Video by NDK Images
Make up and hair by Monica Kalra and Sarah Scotford
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My 2016 Las Vegas Invitational sold out in just a few short weeks. It’s an adventure like no other.
Featured models include Nichole LeAnne, Sofia Venanzetti, Valerie Stunning, Stephanie Moen, Rah Engstrom, Melissa Toulouse, Andy Ruth, Amber Ward, Tiffany Campbell, Tiffani Lee Chase, Halle Marie, Rhianna Hogan, Diana Skific, Tanya Geisinger, Sybil Sophia, Monica Kalra, Alexandra Beyea, Sarah Scotford, Megan Kendal, and Lisa Meilak.
If you want to join us on a future adventure CLICK HERE.
Video by NDK Images
Make up and hair provided by Monica Kalra and Sarah Scotford
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I was recently invited to host a photography workshop at The Production Studio. As I had never hosted one before I wasn’t sure what to expect and even more so if it would do well. Much to my relief the workshop was a sell out.
Behind the scenes video by UrbvnVisuals
Model : Sian from Plutino Group
Make up and hair by Monica Kalra
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Have you seen my Instagram? If so, you would have seen a lot of beautiful images of some amazing models.
Here’s a little truth about those models, they are just as human as you. What I’m getting at is you can look just as good as they do. It’s true, it’s what I have become very good at doing over the last 14 years. I manage to consistently achieve a certain level / standard of imagery and you can reap its’ benefits.
Imagine seeing yourself looking every ounce as amazing as them. You don’t have to take my word for it, simply ask those I’ve worked with.
Why NOT you?
If you’ve been on the fence about shooting, or don’t think you have what it takes, I would love the opportunity to prove you wrong and become friends in the process.
Don’t wait for the perfect time. Let a shoot be the motivator to get you to the shape you want to push yourself to be in. Challenge yourself – Lets do this!
Just message me and lets chat, paulbuceta@gmail.com You never know what might come of it.
If you feel someone you know can benefit from this, please share, especial because of this.
You should be on my Instagram.
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This post was password protected up until July 11, 2016. ( If you want to be considered for the next trip, CLICK HERE)
I f&%king love Las Vegas and want to go back – All the time, and I’m not alone. This is an invitational event only, so consider yourself lucky if you’re here, it’s pretty exclusive.
In appreciation for having booked with me and helping be part of some of the best memories I’ve had to date, I would like to invite you to come back to the next trip to Vegas – No charge, at least not from me.
For those of you that have been part of my group trips in the past and have paid for shoots, you can attend without shooting – No cost. You’re simply responsible for your own expenses. Mind you, I will want an epic group shot with everyone. If you want your make up and hair done for that, I ask you cover the expenses and pay the make up artists directly. The group shoot is free for everyone.
I’ve already started training my liver. It’s going to win Gold at the Vegas Olympics.
Getting ready for the party bus to go shoot on location.
This video was created at one of the group shoots from this trip.
Please let me know as soon as you book so that I can add you to the ROCKSTAR list above. ALSO, please create if you don’t already have, a WhatsApp account as that is how we’ll communicate as a group.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for agreeing to join me on another Vegas adventure. The fact it sold out so quickly speaks volumes to the time we had on prior trips and I look forward to make this trip crazier – If that’s even possible.
Can you hear the pounding rhythm of music at the pool? Does it call to you? Does it seduce you? If so, you are part of the Vegas sisterhood.
The video below is from a Hotel Party Shoot. Keep in mind, we don’t need to shoot something like this. It was just something we thought would be fun to do.
Some random shots from prior trips.
Some of what we get to on our Vegas group trips.
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Entertainment Tonight covering my American Curves cover shoot with Playboy Cover model Lana Tailor.
Below is her cover for American Curves from this video.
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I will be adding images here I can’t really share on social media platforms. While I respect their terms of use and appreciate where they are coming from, these images are just too good not to be shared.
Keep in mind, these images are provocative in nature and will showcase nudity from time to time.
Age verification is required because of the nature of the photography. By gaining access you’ll also receive updates as to when I add new images here.
Lucky you!
If you have already signed in and have your password, you can CLICK HERE
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I’m currently working towards making 2017 my last year for taking on most paid assignments. This means after shooting professionally for over 13 years, availability for bookings will be greatly reduced. If shooting together is a bucket item list, it’s now or never.
There are very few photographers out there that will give you all the images unedited, in hi-res. Very few.
That being said, lets break down exactly what you’re paying for when you book with me.
Assuming we shoot for a full day at $2800.00. You’re pretty assured to receive well over 3000 images. However, for the sake of modest calculation, lets say you ONLY get 3000 images. That being the case, you’re paying a whopping 93 cents per image.
93 cents per image gets you a full day shoot with me, make up and hair included, my studio or location AND 10 edits of you choice – not MY choice, but YOUR choice.
Now, lets compare with any other photographer that gives you 10 images from your shoot with them edited and that’s all. If their rate is similar to mine, you’re paying $280.00 per image. Remember also, you’re getting THEIR 10 favourites, not yours. This is a common practice in the photography world. It also applies to things like weddings and events. It’s basically an industry standard I chose to break from, that’s all. My intent is not to diminish any other’s work or business practice. I’m simply making a comparison.
When you’re at your computer with all your images that same night after our shoot, you’ll be able to post anything that suits your fancy. No having to wait for your images. 90% of models I work with never even ask me for edits. I shoot the images to look exactly the way I want them so I don’t need to edit. The majority of my work you see on social media is not edited. It simply doesn’t need it.
The 10,000 Hour Rule by Malcolm Gladwell holds that 10,000 hours of “deliberate practice” are needed to become world-class in any field. I’ve certainly put in my time. Take advantage of it while you can.
All images below are unedited (With the exception of adding my watermark for trademark purposes).
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Here’s something else to consider.
You’re probably wondering why stopping after only 13 years? Truth is I’m not stopping, I simply want to shoot more creative concepts as well as location shoots.
If you know people that might want to shoot, I kindly ask you share this.
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For those of you who don’t know me, I am the chief photographer of STRONG Fitness Magazine, I was also the Chief Photographer for Oxygen Magazine having shot over 60 Oxygen covers and thousands of spreads over the years. To date, I have shot over 200 magazine and book covers. You can see those here.
If you are interested in shooting, lets make it happen.
I’ll be in Birmingham May 10-11, 2017 (Body Power Week) I suspect the days will fill quickly. Exciting!
*The locations for the shoots are generally in hotel suites. I notify models of the locations as soon as I have them. If I’m shooting in a hotel suite, I usually reach out with all the shoot specifics once I check in and have the suite number.
Let your friends know to book early as the top slots go quickly. Hit the share button on the left.
The Breakdown: £ 750 gets you 3 looks of your choice and 5 images edited as well as make up and hair. (Additional edits are £18 each). You are responsible for choosing your edits. Shoots are 1 hour in length. Samples of the types of pics we can get below. You get ALL of your images in hi res at the end of our shoot – no watermarks. I can add my watermark to the images you request to have edited. I keep all shoots on file. Take a moment to read what the above means for you.
A £250 retainer is required to book your slot. Because of the nature of this booking. Please only book if you are 100% committed.
Email me at paulbuceta@gmail.com with questions and/or to book. I only book using either this email or / facebook.com/paulbuceta – If booking through anyone else, please only send payments of any kind directly to me.
Looks range from STRONG fitness – High Key, Maxim – High Key, French Vogue – rough grain, and or casual candid (Raw and edgy).
You’ve worked hard to get your physique just right – Reward yourself.
Here are some samples of past shoots from hotel suites to give you an idea of what we can get. Click on images below to see larger.
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Here’s a little bit of information for you leading up to our shoot.
Please bring all clothing and accessories you plan on shooting in. I have select pieces we can pull from but not enough for an entire shoot. I recommend avoiding items such as evening gowns, and dresses. Often they don’t work well with the environment.
Make up and hair will be 1 hour prior to shoot time.
All shoots are closed sets with models before you and after you – Please no entourage out of respect for other models.
The final payment is to be made at or before the shoot to avoid any problems. More questions? Run them by me.
Even if you’re not planning on booking, here is a link for your safety with regards to booking shoots.
Looking forward to working with you!
Below are just a few success stories from my last group shoots.
I had shot Jessica Rinaldi in a suite at an expo. Her physique, style and character enticed me enough to show her to the team for being considered for a cover for STRONG Fitness Magazine. She got it, and not just one cover – She landed two. She is now an Ambassador and heading up STRONGCAMP Las Vegas and STRONGCAMP and New Mexico.
Fast forward another shoot and she’s got herself another cover!
I showed Kelsey Byers’ images to Oxygen Magazine and she raised some eyebrows. As a result, she flew up to my studio in Toronto to shoot for them. Since then, she’s appeared on Oxygen’s Off The Couch Cover. Since then, Kelsey has become a STRONGCAMP Ambassador and has headed up her own camp in Houston.
I showed Holly Barker’s images to Allure Lingerie, one of the clients I shoot for regularly. As a result, she landed some real well paying catalogue work. She flew into Toronto and we shot an entire line for them.
Jessie Hilgenberg booked me at an expo. This was our first meeting. Before heading to the expo, Oxygen told me they needed some good abs shot and I knew she would be perfect for it… And was she ever, landing an amazing two page spread. It doesn’t end there either, I invited Jessie to host various STRONGCAMPS for STRONG Fitness Magazine.
Holly Bricken showed some of the images we shot to a few magazines and got an amazing two page spread from it in Muscle and Fitness. Oxygen also liked what they saw and booked her to shoot. She currently has a 5 page spread from that shoot – Congrats Holly!
While I can’t make any promises, sometimes great things come from these shoots.
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For those of you who don’t know me, I am the chief photographer of STRONG Fitness Magazine, I was also the Chief Photographer for Oxygen Magazine having shot over 60 Oxygen covers and thousands of spreads over the years. To date, I have shot over 200 magazine and book covers. You can see those here.
If you are interested in shooting, lets make it happen.
I’ll be travelling to various shows and STRONGCAMPS across the country as well as hosting shoot outs in various cities. Email me to see where I’ll be, you never know, I might be in your home town soon. My email is paulbuceta@gmail.com.
I’ll be adding more cities to my list as interest grows.
Do you have a group that would be interested in shooting? If there are enough I’ll come to you. Email me at paulbuceta@gmail.com for more info.
*Please be advised all dates and locations are dependent on number of bookings. The locations for the shoots are generally in hotel suites close to either the major city or close to event. I notify models of the locations as soon as I have them. If I’m shooting in a hotel suite, I usually reach out with all the shoot specifics once I check in and have the suite number.
Shooting with me? Be sure to get your FREE subscription to STRONG Fitness Magazine. Just let me know at the shoot and I’ll take care of it.
Let your friends know to book early as the top slots go quickly. Hit the share button on the left.
The Breakdown: $1350.00 (plus applicable taxes) gets you 3 looks of your choice and 5 images edited as well as make up and hair. (Additional edits are $25 each). You are responsible for choosing your edits. Shoots are 1 hour in length. Samples of the types of pics we can get below. You get ALL of your images in hi res at the end of our shoot – no watermarks. I can add my watermark to the images you request to have edited. I keep all shoots on file. Take a moment to read what the above means for you.
A $500.00 retainer is required to book your slot. Because of the nature of this booking, retainers are non-refundable. Please only book if you are 100% committed.
Email me at paulbuceta@gmail.com with questions and/or to book. I only book using either this email or / facebook.com/paulbuceta by either myself, or my assistant and Make up artist Monica Kalra – If booking through anyone else, please only send payments of any kind directly to me.
Looks range from STRONG fitness – High Key, Maxim – High Key, French Vogue – rough grain, and/or casual candid (Raw and edgy).
You’ve worked hard to get your physique just right – Reward yourself.
Here are some samples of past shoots from hotel suites to give you an idea of what we can get. Click on images below to see larger.
******* Things for the shoot ********
Here’s a little bit of information for you leading up to our shoot.
Please bring all clothing and accessories you plan on shooting in. I have select pieces we can pull from but not enough for an entire shoot. I recommend avoiding items such as evening gowns, and dresses. Often they don’t work well with the environment.
Make up and hair will be 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to the shoot time.
All shoots are closed sets with models before you and after you – Please no boyfriends or husbands out of respect for other models.
The final payment is to be made at or before the shoot to avoid any problems. More questions? Run them by me.
Even if you’re not planning on booking, here is a link for your safety with regards to booking shoots.
Looking forward to working with you!
Below are just a few success stories from my last group shoots.
I had shot Jessica Rinaldi in a suite at an expo. Her physique, style and character enticed me enough to show her to the team for being considered for a cover for STRONG Fitness Magazine. She got it, and not just one cover – She landed two. She is now an Ambassador and heading up STRONGCAMP Las Vegas and STRONGCAMP and New Mexico.
Fast forward another shoot and she’s got herself another cover!
I showed Kelsey Byers’ images to Oxygen Magazine and she raised some eyebrows. As a result, she flew up to my studio in Toronto to shoot for them. Since then, she’s appeared on Oxygen’s Off The Couch Cover. Since then, Kelsey has become a STRONGCAMP Ambassador and has headed up her own camp in Houston.
I showed Holly Barker’s images to Allure Lingerie, one of the clients I shoot for regularly. As a result, she landed some real well paying catalogue work. She flew into Toronto and we shot an entire line for them.
Jessie Hilgenberg booked me at an expo. This was our first meeting. Before heading to the expo, Oxygen told me they needed some good abs shot and I knew she would be perfect for it… And was she ever, landing an amazing two page spread. It doesn’t end there either, I invited Jessie to host various STRONGCAMPS for STRONG Fitness Magazine.
Holly Bricken showed some of the images we shot to a few magazines and got an amazing two page spread from it in Muscle and Fitness. Oxygen also liked what they saw and booked her to shoot. She currently has a 5 page spread from that shoot – Congrats Holly!
While I can’t make any promises, sometimes great things come from these shoots.
PLEASE SHARE
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I have a bunch of awesome behind the scenes images from my last shoot with Bunny Azzopardi that I had wanted to share on social media outlets but fear they would violate their Terms of Use. NOTE: Italicized pun. That being the case I thought I’d share them on here instead.
Working with Bunny is always fun because we never know what we’re going to get. She shows up with a few outfits and I try to make something work with what we have. Every shoot starts the same too. We always say we doubt we’re going to top the last one – And then we do exactly that.
Thanks for making me look good Bunny.
Make up and hair by Monica Kalra.
You can see some of the other stuff we couldn’t share here.
Are YOU interested in shooting? Perhaps in the Caribbean? Of course you are. Lets do it, check it out here.
You can follow me on Instagram @paulbuceta and Bunny @bunnyazzopardi.
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This was from a shoot with WWE Diva Maryse Ouellet.
Motorcycle Courtesy KREATER Customs
Music Courtesy Alcona
Make up and hair by Valeria Nova
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A behind the scenes look at a shoot with Isabel Lahela.
Make up and hair by Monica Kalra
Video by Urbvn-Visuals.com
Shot on location at The Production Studio
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Cortana Blue came by a little while back to shoot some stuff for ANDIVERO Magazine and we made a couple awesome videos to go along with the pics with Josue Gomez of Urbvn Visuals. This is one of those videos.
Make up and hair by Monica Kalra.
Shot on location at The Production Studio
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I invited Nichole LeAnne and Monica Kalra to help me out with a funny mock up of a commercial by IKEA – Only putting my own twist on it.
You can imagine how many laughs we had shooting this. I hope we manage to get around to more.
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I’m going to share a story a good friend of mine told me a little while back. To be fair to everyone and to maintain a degree of respect and kindness, I won’t be sharing names.
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This is a bit of an ongoing issue for some of the models I’ve worked with so I thought I’d address it and help give them some leverage. If you agree with me consider sharing to help spread the message.
If anyone ever comments negatively about your image, share this video with them.
I plan to elaborate on this topic as time permits, for now I’ll simply let the video speak for itself.
I love all your images and am thrilled to see you share them.
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The Paul Buceta Las Vegas Pool Party is done for this season. This post is currently a first draft as there are SO many images to sort through but rest assured I will be adding them here as I find. Please be sure to check back.
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This past weekend I went to Las Vegas. For those of you who don’t know, I go every so often with a group of models with the goal of having a life-changing experience, and you’d be surprised by just how much.
The adventure begins on the Wednesday. We all aim to arrive for noon that day as we meet at the Hard Rock pool. By this point we are all on Whatsapp and have already been in constant communications about schedules, locations and namely our crazy excitement to meet everyone and have the time of our lives. I admittedly will have sent at least one stupid inappropriate image that raised the bar for everyone else.
You can imagine the meet and greet comes with a lot of pent up excitement so it has without surprise, been one of the most dangerous days for everyone as the moment has arrived. I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t been one of the first ones down for the count on one, or two, (or three) occasions. I guess I’m just the most excited. (LMAO)
Most of the images below were courtesy Nichole LeAnne.
The video below is a story from a Vegas trip. It may of may not have been from this trip.
This happened in Vegas and didn't stay in Vegas…#findyourselfapaul
Posted by Paul Buceta on Monday, August 28, 2017
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The private shoots happened on the Thursday and they were simply magical. I shouldn’t be surprised though, many of my favorite images happen there. I’ll begin the gallery below with images taken using my logo’s sign from this last trip and will continue with past trips. The make up and hair for these was by Monica Kalra. (I will be adding over time as I can find them so please check back) You will be seeing images from these shoots on the models individual pages so I recommend following all of them to see more.
HELP! If we have shot in Vegas – Send me your favorite pic and I’ll add it here.
I do my best to make every adventure a little different, which becomes more difficult with each passing trip. The group shoot is always a highlight of the trip as everyone wants to be part of them. We’ve done group shoots ranging from hotel suites to crashed planes in the desert. Below are a few samples of what we’ve been up to.
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Still on the Thursday, we aimed to mix things up by taking the group shoot to the strip. We grabbed a couple tall drinks and off we went… I should mention that none of these images are edited.
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As you can see we ended up at Harra’s Carnaval Court where The Droids were playing live. I actually know one of the performers and we got right up front. The girls loved dancing and cheering them on and it was a real treat that they were invited to get on stage to dance and sing live with the band. I was grinning ear to ear the entire time – I was just SO happy and proud of all of them.
Talk about another experience of a lifetime in just two days!
I don’t just want to go and shoot in Las Vegas because it’s cool, I want to provide an experience for the models (my friends) unlike anything they have ever imagined.
To do this, I have two rules for the trip – 1. The model has to come alone. The purpose of this is to insure they stay with the group which adds to the comradery. 2. If it’s the model’s first trip with us, she HAS to skydive – No exceptions. Sharing what feels like a near-death experience at the time, helps with the bonding and offers an experience unlike anything imaginable. If you can jump out of a plane, you can do anything, and that’s right up this trip’s alley.
The exhilaration of conquering their fears.
Make no mistake, these trips create lifelong memories and friendships, simply ask anyone that has come to one and they will quickly and excitedly tell you about their experiences.
“Is this real life?!?! Because the past few days have felt like a dream. I feel so honored to have spent the past 5 days in Las Vegas shooting with the amazing Paul Buceta and a wonderful group of girls I now call my friends. Here’s to Cisco, being rockstars for a night, and jumping out of airplanes because you have to fly to be one of Paul’s Angels in Paradise.” Megan Amerson
This brings me to the Saturday which was spent at Wet Republic Pool. Admittedly, Vegas got the best of me as I had to leave with my tail between my legs a bit early. ALMOST never happens to me….
For now, here is a video from our last pool party. It’s pretty much the same thing every time.
I’ll be asking the girls to send me some of their pics from the pool party to share here. I’ll post what I can.
***hangs head in shame***
sorry Paul Buceta I've got issue to pronounce your last name is really hard for me but I think this video well resume How I feel about this amazing trip ! not use to speak English 🤣 #yourethebest #paulbucetatrip #paulmademedoit
Posted by Solën Charest on Wednesday, August 23, 2017
That’s it for now. As I’ve mentioned a few times, please be sure to check back for updates. I’ll be sure add as time permits.
While my Vegas Parties are done for the season, I WILL be one of the photographers shooting in the Caribbean at this, check it out.
And to everyone that has EVER attended one of these I thank you, you have left a lasting impression – one I will never forget.
You have my eternal gratitude.
THANK YOU!
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