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01/09/2008 08:12:04 AM · #1 |
I shot my first ever Quinceanera over the weekend. I went into it not knowing what to expect. So I found it both fun and educational!
Some things I learned:
- A Quinceanera is like a "coming of age" party for Hispanic girls, generally when they turn 15.
- Although this was a fairly small one, some of these can be as costly and extravagant as a Wedding Ceremony (only without the groom).
- There are certain customs, like the changing of the shoes. In this one, she wore flats until her father changed her shoes to high heels, signifying that she was becoming a young woman now.
I shot hundreds of Dancing and Candids. They were the most fun. But I'm not posting any of those as I didn't feel they were as representative of what the Quinceanera was all about. Here are some of the images I shot:
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Also, I found the colors and patterns intriguing in the decorations that this family had set up:
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I would love do another Quinceanera. I'm just wondering if anyone else here has been shooting Quinceaneras and, if so, what kind of shots you are getting and what you have learned along the way.
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01/09/2008 08:33:38 AM · #2 |
I've heard of it ... looks cool
not sure about the make-up and zorro mask, but what do I know
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01/09/2008 09:19:42 AM · #3 |
Sounds like a LOT of fun David. I'm hoping to polish my Spanish skills someday, and market to the locals who may not speak much English... nice to see your work & hear good things about the Quinceañera celebration!
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01/09/2008 10:53:08 AM · #4 |
| Great shots David (as usual). Looks like she had a great time. I was a Chambelan (the girl's male escort) back in high school for a girl I hardly knew. I knew absolutely nothing about them, so when she asked me I was like "Um, ok." I had to get a tux and rehearse the procession and the dance everyday for 2 weeks prior to it. They had a banquet hall, limos, a huge cake, etc, just like a wedding. A neat experience, and we ended up dating for a bit. |
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01/09/2008 11:19:38 AM · #5 |
While shooting this one (which was fairly low budget), I spoke to a father who asked for my prices because his daughter was going to be having her Quinceanera soon. After I told him my prices, I asked where hers would be held. The place he told me is a Wedding Reception location I've shot at before which probably costs several thousand dollars just to rent the place. Plus he said there would be over 200 guests and food and a live band, etc. And I'm thinking ... wow ... is it too late to change my prices?!? (no, I would never do that, I charge the same regardless of the customer or event! but wow!)
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