<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[J. Contreras Photography]]></title><description><![CDATA[J. Contreras Photography]]></description><link>https://www.joshcontreras.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:04:49 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.joshcontreras.com/es/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[When It’s More Than Just a Wedding.]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’ve always been hesitant when it comes to covering weddings. It’s not that I don’t respect the craft—if anything, it’s the opposite. Weddings carry weight. There are no do-overs, no second chances. You’re responsible for capturing moments that people will look back on for the rest of their lives. That kind of pressure has always made me take a step back. But this time was different. This wasn’t just any client. This was my best friend… my sister. And when it’s someone who means that much to...]]></description><link>https://www.joshcontreras.com/post/when-it-s-more-than-just-a-wedding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f2b981453595efc1f4d22d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:10:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9940c_b8350db955484a16878e8d9fd2768b10~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joshua Contreras</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Importance of Self-Love — And How It Shows Up in Photography]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world obsessed with perfection, self-love can feel rebellious. We’re constantly told to fix something. Whiten this. Slim that. Hide this angle. Cover that scar. Scroll long enough and you’ll start believing you’re only worthy once you’re edited. But here’s the truth I’ve learned behind the camera: The most powerful photos don’t come from perfection. They come from acceptance. Self-Love Is Not Arrogance — It’s Awareness Self-love isn’t about thinking you’re flawless. It’s about knowing...]]></description><link>https://www.joshcontreras.com/post/the-importance-of-self-love-and-how-it-shows-up-in-photography</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69986b93cfe5ca6eb0c3be69</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:13:26 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Joshua Contreras</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capturing as much as you can.]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a photographer, your job is all about capturing moments that'll last a lifetime. Sometimes you snap photos that become super popular, and it feels awesome knowing you're the one behind them. But there also comes a time where you take photos of people not knowing that those would be the last photos you ever take of that person. And this is one of those instances, I remember like it was yesterday. "Bro, take a flick. Pero make sure I look good, these are for the gram" I met Alex back on...]]></description><link>https://www.joshcontreras.com/post/capturing-as-much-as-you-can</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689ce73f7fbeba54803cf17c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:41:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9940c_3efebd3551aa469d82863e267b062b3c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joshua Contreras</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Beauty of Capturing Childhood—For the Memories They’ll One Day Hold]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s a quiet magic in photographing children. It’s in their laughter that comes from the gut, in the way they look up at the world with fresh eyes, and in the moments they don’t even realize are fleeting. As a photographer, working with kids is more than just snapping cute photos—it’s about preserving a time that, for them, will become stories told through images. Children grow fast. One day, they’re wobbling through their first steps, and in what feels like the blink of an eye, they’re...]]></description><link>https://www.joshcontreras.com/post/the-beauty-of-capturing-childhood-for-the-memories-they-ll-one-day-hold</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686ecc02b2ef4ed441aadc0a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 20:08:31 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Joshua Contreras</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embracing the journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the realm of photography, it's not just about capturing visually stunning shots—it's about narrating the stories that precede and follow those moments.  Embracing the Present Photography is a dance with time and perception, urging us to be present in the unfolding narrative. Beyond the click of a button lies the magic of the journey leading to that perfect shot.  Untold Narratives Every remarkable photograph conceals a compelling backstory. From the quiet contemplation before an artist's...]]></description><link>https://www.joshcontreras.com/post/embracing-the-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b820459fcbdc945d014c27</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 22:05:40 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Joshua Contreras</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>