William Bichara Photographs Actor JR Martinez

William Bichara, the renowned Dallas fashion and celebrity photographer has a distinctive talent at delving into the depths of his subjects and bringing to life their innermost self. On top of being distinctive and captivating, his end photographs are tasteful and true to character. Every personality, artist or otherwise, who has been photographed by William Bichara was nothing less than overly pleased by the experience of working with William the person, and enjoying the product of William the photographer. The lasting working relationships and often personal friendships that are forged by fashion and celebrity photographer William Bichara with every new shooting experience, make him one of the most unique and sought after photographers in Dallas.

In a recent event for Smiles Charity in McKinney, TX, William had a brief yet valuable one-on-one photo session with a very unique personality who has been described by executive producer of ABC’s Emmy Award-winning daytime drama, ‘All My Children’, as representing the “best of the human spirit”. JR Martinez, a celebrated actor on the show and also a soldier and a motivational speaker is an inspiration to anyone who crosses paths with him. Having been injured and experienced severe burns to over 40 percent of his body while serving as a United States Army infantryman in Iraq, JR has found an exceptional power to turn his tragedy into hope. During his time in recovery, JR had the opportunity to discover the positive impact he had on his fellow patients and decided to use his experience to help others. Since then, JR Martinez has travelled the country, sharing his experience and spreading the message of resilience and hope, thereby becoming one of the highly sought after motivational speakers in the country.

More recently, Martinez’s life journey took him in a new direction as he joined the cast of “All My Children” where he brilliantly plays the character Brot Monroe, a US army soldier injured in combat and battling the implied fate of his love. Since then, he’s been featured in the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, PEOPLE magazine, the New York Times, and New York Daily News, has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, 60 Minutes, The View, CNN, Inside Edition, FOX News, Good Morning America, Univision, along with other major national news outlets.

Touched by JR’s journey, and inspired by his charm and zeal for life, William Bichara quickly saw beyond the wounds and let his camera do the work of capturing JR’s wonderful spirit. In a series of images very telling of what JR Martinez stands for, William Bichara yet again came through as a photographer with the very unique talent of connecting with his photographed characters on a very deep level and translating his treasured discoveries into images that tell a captivating yet very true version of the character’s story – in this case the inspiring story of the brilliant JR Martinez.

Recently, JR joined Season 13’s contestants on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. Shining brighter than ever, JR performed brilliantly throughout the season and was able to dance his way to the Mirror Ball alongside his partner Karina Smirnoff. Congratulations JR! We are very proud of you.

William Bichara Photographs Singer and Actress Hiba Tawaji

Dallas Portrait and Celebrity Photographer, William Bichara’s recent trip to Lebanon, his home country, was a typical family trip home. The only different thing about it this time around was that he took along his cameras, and he took them with a mission - to make the best of his time there. To William, making the best of anything almost always involves a subject and a lens. Fortunately, Lebanon possess a wealth of wonderful subjects for an eager photographer’s lens, most fascinating of which are its people, and particularly, its artists.

William is fortunate to have made lasting friendships with a number of very dear buddies back home, few of whom are, to William’s great pride, prominent and deeply talented artists. To anyone who knows him well, William’s most treasured photography experiences start with friendships and personal connections.

Introduced by a very close friend and eventually turning into a dear friend herself, Lebanese Star, Hiba Tawaji, was one of the astonishing artists William has had the joy of photographing in his latest visit home. A singer, actress and director, Hiba is currently one of Lebanon’s biggest talents. Hiba’s golden voice, a background in audio-visual and cinematographic studies, vocal lessons with Emmy Award winner Gwen Conley in New York where she also attended Stella Adler Studio of Acting for a period of intensive training, have all prepared her for the great success she’s now enjoying. But the biggest catalyst to Hiba’s stardom was her professional union with Lebanese producer and composer Oussama Rahbani – a match made in music-making heaven. Oussama and Hiba’s latest album La-Bidayi Wala Nihayi was a chart buster – the perfect manifestation of Oussama’s Brilliance and Hiba’s talent brought together.

William’s photo session with Hiba in a charming neighborhood at the heart of Down Town Beirut was a pleasant experience. Hiba’s allure and beauty were a joy to capture on camera. When it comes to genuineness of expression, effortless movement in front of the lens, Hiba is a natural and she exudes talent. Most memorable, is Hiba’s friendliness and unpretentious persona, which make her rightfully one of the most adored young artists in the Lebanese music scene today.

William Bichara Photographs Singer Wadih Abi Raad

With a friendship that goes back more than a decade, William Bichara’s brief one on one photo session with Wadih Abi Raad during William’s latest visit to Lebanon worked out like magic. Swift and unplanned, the shoot was powered by ease and familiarity between the two along with Wadih’s charisma and sharpness of style.

Wadih is a renowned figure in the Lebanese music scene. Mostly known for his role as a rehearsal coach on the Lebanese hit realty show, Star Academy, Wadih is a holder of several opera degrees in Bulgaria and Italy. He held numerous concerts in Bulgaria, Italy, France, Dubai and Beirut with performances for Haydn and Mozart in his repertoire. Wadih is also a winner of the special encouragement prize awarded by Raina Kabaivanska Foundation in Bulgaria. Recently, Wadih added to his repertoire a partnership with singer and actress Hiba Tawaji in a concert by Oussama Rahbani featuring the two artists and covering a range of songs from Oussama’s discography. The concert was a big success creating a lot of buzz around the much needed return to quality in music and performance demonstrated by this Lebanese dream team.

William Bichara Photographs Actress Nada Abou Farhat

An old and charming Beirut apartment, washed out warm-pink-painted walls, frayed and worn out vintage furniture, the muted afternoon sun sneaking through the window, and a bigger than life character, genuine and uninhibited, all came together to create the perfect setting for a photo session that emanated a magic blend of nostalgia and authentic Lebanese beauty. That was the photo session of Portrait and Celebrity Photographer William Bichara with one of Lebanon’s most beloved actresses Nada Abou Farhat with the collaboration of La Maizonette Production House stylist Eva Zayat.

One of the most deeply talented Lebanese actresses of her generation, does not shy away from taking on complex and audacious roles, Nada has slowly but surely made a name for herself on Lebanon's small and big screens. She created and stayed true to her brand of authenticity and confidence. Most endearing, though, is her down-to-earth and occasionally reserved demeanor away from the screen. Going through the pictures from their photo shoot, you'll notice a range of genuine emotion captured by William, but three elements never seize to take over the images - Nada's warmth, intensity and her signature smile, one that seems to always grace her face even in the most somber moments.

William Bichara's photo shoot with actress Nada Farhat was no more than a two-hour friendly visit on a sunny September afternoon in a cozy Beirut setting, but the outcome was a photo album that spoke volumes about Nada's spirit and captivating character.

William Bichara Photographs Michael Rapaport and Niraj Bhatia of 'A Tribe Called Quest' Documentary

Dallas Portrait and Celebrity Photographer William Bichara has recently taken his lens delving into the world of Hip Hop and music documentaries. A big music enthusiast himself, William was thrilled with his recent project to photograph the two forces behind the hit documentary “Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest” – it’s director, Michael Rapaport and executive producer Niraj Bhatia. William photographed Rapaport and Bhatia during the premier of the film in Dallas.

The documentary depicts the drama surrounding the break-up of A Tribe Called Quest, the hip hop legend that was torn apart by tensions and irreconcilable differences between its band members. Rapaport, a big fan of the band and their music, was keen on documenting their story and succeeded beyond his expectations as his directorial debut was an instant hit, featured at the Sundance, Tribeca and Los Angeles Film Festivals receiving rave reviews and premiering in 10 cities including Dallas.

Another key player in this masterpiece was Dallas native Niraj Bhatia, the film’s executive producer. Niraj, a filmmaker and venture capitalist and a lover of hip hop music himself found “personal and commercial” appeal to the film and was quickly sold on the project. Now Niraj is thrilled by the attention the documentary has garnered and is proudly embracing the success of his project.

William’s sessions with both filmmakers was as inspiring and lively as the excitement both gentlemen were exuding in the days and hours leading up to the premier in Dallas. As usual, William documented the emotion strikingly. Looking at the pictures, the thrill of achievement in their eyes is unavoidably contagious.

Song In My Heart

"A dance of beauty, sensuality and elegance choreographed by the brilliant "Beauty Architect" Christian Iles as The Art Director and Hair Stylist / Paige Anderson as makeup artist/ Special Thanks to Terrel Owens for the use of his beautiful home / Nhã Khanh and Nini Nguyen and Elizabeth Anyaa for the use of their fashion designs."
Text by Lina Bichara

"A Song In My Heart" by William Bichara and Christian Iles
A Song In My Heart album from Christian Iles "To love a person is to learn the song that is in their heart, and to sing it to them when they have forgotten." Photo shoot with American Opera Tenor James Valenti and Korean Pop Vocalist Mina Chang Directed by Christian Iles and shot by acclaimed photographer William Bichara for The Azure with Elizabeth Anyaa designs HMUA Paige Anderson Hair Christian Iles Set/ lighting/ Candy Eye and Alexandre Mace Set/ Sony Chang Thanks Nha Khanh, Nini Nguyen, Kimberley Martinez, Terrell Owens Location The Azure, The Winspear Opera, Rolls Royce courtesy of Brandon Lopez Wardrobe: Elizabeth Anya, Carolina Hererra, Armani, Dolce and Gabbana Shoes on Mina: Alexander McQueen, Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo"
Text By: Mina Chang

Bichara Photographs Award Winning Tenor James Valenti

One of the latest photo sessions that produced a distinctive illustration of William’s unique brand of photography was with the celebrated American tenor, James Valenti. Naturally graceful and charming, the award winning tenor was photographed by William bichara in a friendly one-on-one session with the riveting Dallas Opera House as a backdrop. The result was a series of images portraying a perfect balance between the modesty of a gracious down-to-earth gentleman with boyish charm and the grandeur of a tenor with leading roles in majestic classics like La Bohème, Madama Butterfly, Rigoletto and La Traviata in his repertoire. Rising without fail to international stardom, James Valenti is the winner of the prestigious Richard Tucker Award – 2010. He was also named the Dallas Opera’s Maria Callas Debut Artist of the Year in 2009.

As with most of his photography projects, William’s encounter with James Velenti yielded an enjoyable experience for both on the personal and professional levels, and more importantly, was the seed of a promising friendship and mutual appreciation between the two.

William Bichara and James Valenti have more recently worked on another photography project in Dallas with singer and model Mina Chang and a team of Dallas’s top stylists. Tune in for more.

William Bichara Photographs Actor JR Martinez

William Bichara, the renowned Dallas fashion and celebrity photographer has a distinctive talent at delving into the depths of his subjects and bringing to life their innermost self. On top of being distinctive and captivating, his end photographs are tasteful and true to character. Every personality, artist or otherwise, who has been photographed by William Bichara was nothing less than overly pleased by the experience of working with William the person, and enjoying the product of William the photographer. The lasting working relationships and often personal friendships that are forged by fashion and celebrity photographer William Bichara with every new shooting experience, make him one of the most unique and sought after photographers in Dallas.

In a recent event for Smiles Charity in McKinney, TX, William had a brief yet valuable one-on-one photo session with a very unique personality who has been described by executive producer of ABC’s Emmy Award-winning daytime drama, ‘All My Children’, as representing the “best of the human spirit”. JR Martinez, a celebrated actor on the show and also a soldier and a motivational speaker is an inspiration to anyone who crosses paths with him. Having been injured and experienced severe burns to over 40 percent of his body while serving as a United States Army infantryman in Iraq, JR has found an exceptional power to turn his tragedy into hope. During his time in recovery, JR had the opportunity to discover the positive impact he had on his fellow patients and decided to use his experience to help others. Since then, JR Martinez has travelled the country, sharing his experience and spreading the message of resilience and hope, thereby becoming one of the highly sought after motivational speakers in the country.

More recently, Martinez’s life journey took him in a new direction as he joined the cast of “All My Children” where he brilliantly plays the character Brot Monroe, a US army soldier injured in combat and battling the implied fate of his love. Since then, he’s been featured in the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, PEOPLE magazine, the New York Times, and New York Daily News, has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, 60 Minutes, The View, CNN, Inside Edition, FOX News, Good Morning America, Univision, along with other major national news outlets.

Touched by JR’s journey, and inspired by his charm and zeal for life, William Bichara quickly saw beyond the wounds and let his camera do the work of capturing JR’s wonderful spirit. In a series of images very telling of what JR Martinez stands for, William Bichara yet again came through as a photographer with the very unique talent of connecting with his photographed characters on a very deep level and translating his treasured discoveries into images that tell a captivating yet very true version of the character’s story – in this case the inspiring story of the brilliant JR Martinez.

Recently, JR joined Season 13’s contestants on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. Shining brighter than ever, JR performed brilliantly throughout the season and was able to dance his way to the Mirror Ball alongside his partner Karina Smirnoff. Congratulations JR! We are very proud of you.

Live your True Life by Ashley Berges

Dabbling with writings in philosophy, poetry and scribbles on social values since her elementary and middle school years, and standing out as a strong debater in high school and as a Hugh O’Brian youth leader after that, Ashley Berges has turned every experience in her life into a building block that shaped her into a seasoned modern times philosopher with a mission. Her mission – guiding people along the path of self discovery and social survival. Her tool – practical philosophy.
 
The name “practical Philosophy” is Ashley’s own depiction of her sensible yet inspiring brand of social principles, all revealed in her newly released book “Live Your True Life”, and summed up in three words – Truth, individuality and presence.
 
Meet Ashley in person, and you’ll see her philosophy come to life. Ashley Berges is a happy, outgoing woman who exudes confidence. Trust the ice to break seconds into your first encounter with her, and if you’re even slightly open to new personal connections,  know that you’ll walk away from your encounter with a tiny seed of a promising friendship in your pocket.
 
Capturing the essence of Ashley’s vibrant yet temperate character for her latest book launch campaign was a photographer no less intense and passionate himself. Fashion and celebrity photographer, William Bichara of Dallas, has recently photographed Ashley Berges and produced portraits most reflective of Ashley’s depth and spirit. Known and valued for the deep connections that he so quickly and effortlessly forges with his clients, William sought to know and deeply appreciate Ashley’s character and philosophy prior to their photography project. The result was an image so captivating and so telling of Ashley Berges’s depth and style that in itself spoke volumes of who she is and what she stands for.
 
William Bichara has a distinctive talent at delving into the depths of his subjects and bringing to life their innermost self. On top of being glamorous and enchanting, his end photographs are tasteful and true to character. Every client, artist or otherwise, who has booked William Bichara Photography to capture his or her personal images has been nothing less than overly pleased by the experience of working with William the person, and enjoying the product of William the photographer. The lasting working relationships and often personal friendships that are forged by fashion and celebrity photographer William Bichara with every new booking, make him one of the most unique and sought after photographers in Dallas.
 

Lina Bichara

The Beautiful Bailey

I had the pleasure to capture some amazing pictures of the beautiful 5'10" model Bailey, who has been working extensively in Milan and Germany as well as Dallas and NY. We shot many rolls, and when looking at them, Bailey actually delivered lots of charm in front of my lens in every single exposure.

Stylist: Candy Eye
Hair: Ali Hasan
Make-Up: Shilpa Koshy
Model: Bailey

The young, handsome American Tenor

The most handsome tenor of this age: JAMES VALENTI, photographed by William Bichara

"appears like model, but on top of that sings wonderfully well..."

Dallas' Rising Star Designer....PRASHE!

Dallas' Rising Star Designer....PRASHE!

OK Fashionistas if you missed the Prashe fashion show last night produced by Jan Strimple here is a brief rundown of the festivities of the magical evening!

The Red Carpet lead you into the modern warehouse where the event was held at the Dallas Contemporary in the Design District in Dallas! Luxurious white sheer drapery and red lighting were surrounding the venue. Hostesses Fashionista’s Heidi Dillon and Terri Provencal of Provencal Consulting wore beautiful saris designed by Prashe.

First down the runway was Prashi’s Society Language collection. Boho chic silhouettes, bold patterns, and silk charmeuse which brought together a collection of fabulous frocks, tops, and skirts designed with ethnic embellishments such as tone-on-tone embroidery and beading. Indian American designer, Prashi Shah created the line to encourage American women to try fashion influences from other cultures. Combining elements from her original couture label with Society Language allows all women to experience the beauty of Indian designs without being intimidated. You could wear this line more everyday. She says, “Diversity cultivates fashion! “.

Next down the runway was her eclectic elegant yet steeped in tradition collection, Prashe, which features hand-embroidery and unique adornments like Swarovski crystals and Indian Zari work on fine silks, brocades and tulle. Prashe is the brand which earned designer Prashi Shah the Fashion Group International Fashion Design Award. Prashe is the leading couturier Indian women seek for their most special occasions but appeals to women of every culture. The line includes a children and bridal collection along with party wear.

The grand finale came when four men carried out a carriage with a beautiful women dressed in a sari down the runway, adorable little girls wearing her designs, a sari clad woman in green with a parrot on her shoulder and finally Prashi Shah herself.
Oh and did you want to know what was in the “SWAGG” Bag??? First of all it was a beautiful hand made bag all of different patterns with a sheer pink ribbon, very cute! My favorites in the bag were the Kiehl products and best of all was a beautiful gold Prashe Indian bracelet with beautiful stones of red and green, I‘m wearing it now!


By: Elizabeth Humphreys for SWAGG Magazine Dallas


Designer of Prashe

Great show! Well Done!

Visit The Prashe Showroom at 13645 Welch Rd, Dallas
972-980-4438

SPECIAL THANKS TO SWAGG'S WONDERFUL AND TALENTED PHOTOGRAPHER FRIENDS:

WILLIAM BICHARA OF http://www.williambichara.com/
&
QG CONG OF http://www.qccongphotography.net/

Endorsements

"With the masses having access to high tech cameras and even cameras on cell phones, the title 'photographer' seems to have been diluted in the world of art. As a recording artist and model, I have the great opportunity to work with photographers all around the world. But the tastefulness and elegance that your work exudes will always make you my favorite. When I look at your archives, I am always moved to want to know more about the person you photographed. I think that is what makes your work so distinctive. Your photos stir the emotions and make the viewer want to take action in some way. When we look at your art, we are not just looking at a photo. We are seeing it. I feel that I get to experience a glimmer of the subject's soul when I look at your work. Whether it is the beauty in the delicate lines and battle wounds from a gentleman's face or the simple glow of a woman's body, you are able to translate your perception of beauty into an image. Today, a beautiful picture is just not enough and I love that you really believe that. Your portraits capture intensity, grace, elegance, strength and beauty into timeless images. Ansel Adams said that there are always two people in every photo; the photographer and the viewer. I'm so honored to have had the opportunity to work with such a gifted photographer.

Thank you for embracing all of the challenges and sharing your creativity and passion with the world. " -Mina Chang, Artist, Model

Endorsements

"Why does a photograph have such a powerful effect on our emotions? We can be transported thru an image into our imaginations to stories that convey deep messages of happiness, sadness, triumphs, or distant lands or even the exotic, grotesque, and the all too expected simple beauty.

William Bichara's photographs wonderfully capture emotion, and you cannot help but wonder: what is on his mind when he looks thru his lens? What takes over his thoughts and grabs his spirit to press away at the shutter? There is no doubt that his sentiment is portrayed and his message is clear.

All photography captures a moment, but Bichara not only captures moments but the spirit of the subjects he photographs, it may be a living or a still life, but it becomes emotional and thus we become a part of his subjects.

I had the privilege of being captured by his keen eye and sensibility with his camera. The truth is that it was a photo session with no aesthetic direction except a beautiful, Indian saree that I wore. It was simply the mood and romance of the moment that was to be photographed. I was just the carrier of that mood. He was briefed on the sentiment , and he captured what he felt and his reaction of those feelings. The results are stunning, poetic, and beautiful. The story is told, and once again without fail the emotions are conveyed. Bichara proves to be an artist and his medium: the camera." Leticia Alaniz, Actor, Writer, Photographer

Nhã Khanh Fall 2011 Fashion Show Photographed by William Bichara of Dallas

Founded by Khanh Nguyen and featured in some of Dallas’s top magazines such as Dallas Morning News, Modern Luxury of Dallas and Houston, La Mode magazine, D magazine, Grand Luxe, and several others, Nhã Khanh focuses on women’s wear that is inspired by three main driving elements - art, architecture and nature.

Now, Nhã Khanh in its current state is a collaboration between two talents. That of its founder and head designer Khan Nguyen whose feminine, elegant and fluid style shapes the Nhã Khanh apparel designs, and its Creative Director Nini Nguyen with her natural talent at putting together bold and edgy pieces that best fit and enhance a woman’s appearance. The partnership between the two started when Nini, a big fan of Khan’s work at the time, reached out to Khan to design Nini’s wedding gown.

As best told in Nhã Khanh’s very own home site “Nhã, in Vietnamese, is a feminine word implying light and delightful while the name Khanh means success and victory. The simple concept of opposites attracting creates a balance of unison, while the words fused together allow both worlds to collide and coexist in harmony. This is the fundamental philosophy and creative driving force behind the Nhã Khanh label”.



On March 25 at the fabulous Hall of State in Dallas Texas, Nhã Khanh held its Fall 2011 fashion show. The buzz as summed up by Dallas Modern Luxury Magazine, is that the collection inspired by Josephine Baker “oozed with sultriness and sophistication”.

Capturing all this glamour at the Hall of State was portrait and fashion photographer William Bichara of Dallas, Texas. Having photographed countless fashion shows and runway events, William’s coverage of the Nhã Khanh’s fall 2011 fashion show was naturally flawless. With striking images capturing the sensuousness of the designs against the grandness of the setting, William has yet again wonderfully captured lasting images of a unique and fascinating fashion experience.

William’s distinctive talent at producing impeccable images of designs as they breeze through the runway is unmatched in the Dallas fashion landscape. On top of being rich and breathtaking, his end photographs are true to the designer’s fashion pieces in form and color down to the smallest detail. Every designer who has booked William Bichara Photography to capture their designs, either on the runway or on set has been nothing less than overly pleased by the experience of working with William the person, and enjoying the product of William the photographer. The lasting working relationships and often personal friendships that are forged by fashion photographer William Bichara with every new booking, make him one the most unique and sought after fashion photographers in Dallas.

Sutra Indian Restaurant in Plano Photographed by William Bichara

Situated in the heart of Shops at Legacy in Plano, next door to Sambuca and only steps away from the Angelika Film Center, Sutra is a newly opened restaurant featuring modern Indian cuisine. With this new addition to the Dallas hot restaurant scene, former Hyderabad-born Samar chef Vijay Sadhu goes solo.



Designed by Robert Romano, Sutra features an open kitchen with a full view of the Tandoori Master preparing kabobs and fresh naan. It’s ambiance is warm and inviting, and décor is modern with Indian accents. Differentiating Sutra from most Dallas Indian restaurants is an active bar scene with exotic cocktails prepared with an Indian twist and house specials such as Sutra, Jaipur and Tamarind Margarita. Some of Sutra’s most mouthwatering dishes include goan scallops cooked in coconut and tamarind kari sauce, onion seed tandoori prawn and Punjabi chicken masala.



Short of capturing the inviting aroma of Indian spices and sandalwood, photographer William Bichara of Frisco has captured the originality of everything Sutra – its distinguished chef, its cozy atmosphere, it’s appetizing dishes and much more. Guilty of being a gourmet food enthusiast himself and having shot some of Dallas’s most celebrated chefs like Stephen Pyles of Samar, John Tesar of The Commissary and others, William was an obvious choice by Vijay Sadhu for a most alluring portrayal of his new venture into the Dallas restaurant scene.



William's photographs of Sutra are now featured on the restaurant’s new website and take-away menu. If you’re ready for the sinful temptations of wonderfully captured gourmet Indian dishes, sneak a peek at William’s photographs of Sutra Restaurant.

Now, if your mouth is watering and all you can think about are these tandoori sauce smothered prawns , you’ll know who to book for your next photography needs.

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My Vision in B&W

See, feel, point and shoot.

This seemingly simple definition of capturing an image isn’t just that.
It’s a starting point to defining the journey of a single image from a vision into a final product that, in the end, defines the person behind the lens. To be honest, when I started taking pictures in what seems like ages ago, my definition of photography was that simple. Back then I didn’t even realize that this was just the starting point of a long journey through which this definition has morphed into something much more complex and potentially lengthy, but which I can, with some effort, summarize as follows:

See, feel, plan, point, shoot, feel, observe, want better, shoot, want even better, shoot, feel, keep shooting…. keep wanting better and better...

I’m still looking for the end of this definition. The truth is, to me, there is none. This is what photography is to me - an ever growing passion that doesn’t converge into a conclusion, but rather diverges into limitless possibilities.

William Bichara

Jamillette Gaxiola

I had the pleasure to shoot in Fall of 2010 with the superb beauty Jamillette Gaxiola in Las Vegas. Jamillette Gaxiola, born in Havana, is a beauty contestant who represented Cuba in Miss Earth 2009 pageant. She began participating in local pageants at a very young age, and now she models with several well known agencies and works worldwide. It was a great joy to have her in front of my camera lens, as she has a radiant beauty that illuminates every room she walks into.

To see more of her photos, visit www.portraitsbybichara.com

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