Paulina Ulloa - PV Photographer

[amyh]

I finally found her contact info! She usually works with Kristin at thedazzlingdetails.com but I got her info from this knottie.

I'm not sure if I like her packages but I'm going to try and see if she'll work with me.

There are not many photogs I like in PV but I do like her pics.

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[Raeka]

I like her photos and her prices aren't that bad. I don't understand why at my resort (Riu) I only have 1 choie of photographer who can't spend more than 2 hours with me? I'm so confused and frusterated. I am trying to think of ways to smuggle in a professional photog... any ideas?

[amyh]

Hi Melissa,

I've read in other posts that brides have smuggled in their photogs as guests/friends.

[edna]

Had anyone used Paulina? I am going to check with Prisar the phtogs and she is one of his suggestions If I remember well, but I want to know and hear comments from any of the brides that have used her services...

[dinogomez]

You may want to consider Photographers from other areas in Mexico, just check the forum, it's full of alternatives.

d!no

[coming together]

To all brides to be,

We just returned from our magical wedding in Puerto Vallarta. We used Kristin and Michelle from The Dazzling Details, and it more than we could ever imagined. Their name holds truth, in that all the details were.. "Dazzling". Everything was amazing.. then we got out "professional picture" dun, dun, dun.... They are such a dissappointment!!!!!!!!! We advise anyone who is considering Paulina Ulloa to find someone else. My husband and I aren't big "posers", but the whole time we had our pictures... the translator would said.. "do whatever you want".. and "act natural". WTF?? We were not told once how to stand, nor did she give us any direction. I paid for a professional because I thought that is what they do.. pose us "professionally". Our group pictures are juat aweful, our ceremony pictures "amaturish", and our dinner/reception.. well let's just say we are using friends and families' pictures to put in our wedding album. Before you drop a grand on pictures.. I would look elsewhere. I would absolutely recommend the dazzling details, but invest in someone other than Paulina for your "professional" photographs.

[Mishka Designs]

Originally Posted by coming together

To all brides to be,

We just returned from our magical wedding in Puerto Vallarta. We used Kristin and Michelle from The Dazzling Details, and it more than we could ever imagined. Their name holds truth, in that all the details were.. "Dazzling". Everything was amazing.. then we got out "professional picture" dun, dun, dun.... They are such a dissappointment!!!!!!!!! We advise anyone who is considering Paulina Ulloa to find someone else. My husband and I aren't big "posers", but the whole time we had our pictures... the translator would said.. "do whatever you want".. and "act natural". WTF?? We were not told once how to stand, nor did she give us any direction. I paid for a professional because I thought that is what they do.. pose us "professionally". Our group pictures are juat aweful, our ceremony pictures "amaturish", and our dinner/reception.. well let's just say we are using friends and families' pictures to put in our wedding album. Before you drop a grand on pictures.. I would look elsewhere. I would absolutely recommend the dazzling details, but invest in someone other than Paulina for your "professional" photographs.

I'm so sorry you didn't like your pictures!!! All the photos on my gallery were taken by Pau and she also, over the years, has taken some of me and other brides I've worked with and she's always done a great job. I've also seen photographs she's done of other weddings (bride and groom, family and guests) and they've turned out really amazing. I feel so bad for you that you had such a bad experience with her! I will definitely make a comment to her (without mentioning you directly!!) about what you said so that she can see what she can do to improve her communication with brides.

[klhutsell]

Has anyone used Paulina lately that could post some pictures? And also does Paulina offer a TTD session or has anyone used her for a TTD?

THANKS

[K&Rwedding]

I searched high and low for a photographer and found J. Colginadro he is going to do 4 days of coverage for my wedding all day and night, well pretty much. The cost was only a little more than Elizabeth Medina, Paulina Ulloa and a few others in the PV area. I felt I didn't know what days and hours would capture the moment and he does amazing work. He did the photo in my signature. He is amazing and does PV weddings though he is based out of Houston.

Thanks
Kathy

[csk_needweddinghelp]

Originally Posted by klhutsell

Has anyone used Paulina lately that could post some pictures? And also does Paulina offer a TTD session or has anyone used her for a TTD?

THANKS

Hello,

My wedding was on 06-07-08 and Paulina was our photographer. My husband and I loved working with her and her pictures of our wedding came out beautiful. Not only did we think so, but our family and guests also commented that some of the photos looked like magazine quality shots. I'm comfortable letting the photos speak for themselves. I posted the proofs to our personal wedding web site at Cindy and Eric...06.07.08 Wedding WebSite, the password required is CSEK678, then click on photo album. Please note that the web site will only be valid until November 2008 and taken down after that. I plan on writing a full review of Paulina and my wedding planner Priscilla Armino with Prisar in a separate thread. Our experiences with both were excellent.

I would like to address the negative review in this thread. It is so sad to hear anyone not happy with their wedding photos. I know I would have been devastated if I were unhappy with mine. But her review, though negative of Paulina, brings up some very good points about choosing a photograper that is right for you. Though Paulina takes gorgeous pictures, her style may not suit everyone. The primary reason why we chose Paulina was because of her more "natural" "photojournalistic" style. My husband absolutely hates to take pictures and the more "posed" the more uncomfortable he appears in them. Paulina's style suited him very well and I have some of the best photos of him and us together that I've ever gotten in the 4 years we've been together. I am comfortable in front of the camera so I was fine with either style and I prefer "posed" "stylistic" shots which she gave us many of those to suit my wants as well. For us, we got the best of both worlds and we are both extremely happy.

Honestly, I did not know Paulina did not speak English until our wedding day but we didn't have any issues communicating with her via her interpreter. Also, we usually understood what she wanted us to do with her gestures even before the interpreter explained. Not to mention, I thought she did a very good job of getting candid, more natural shots as the course of events took place. This helped with the comfort level of my husband. I booked Paulina after our WC, Priscilla, sent me some pics of previous wedding Paulina had shot and explained her style of photography. Also, I read up on her here in this forum. Selecting a photographer I think, is one of the most important vendors you have to choose in order to preserve the memories of your wedding day. Don't just book one because your wedding planner suggests him/her. Make sure to either speak directly with that photographer or do some research to make sure you know how that photographer works (his/her philosophy on photography). Also, express your particular needs or wants in advance and the day of to ensure you get the style of photos you're hoping for. From then on, cross your fingers and hope the images get saved and come out great! Also, I meant to make a list of specific shots I wanted but didn't get around to it - luckily I have a great memory and we pretty much got everything I wanted, but I still recommend writing a list.

Hope this helps someone!

Cindy