Christina: Quinceanera Portraits

Sometimes I get to photograph the most amazing kids. You might already know this, but I really love to do sessions for teenage girls. There are so many different reasons, but one of the things that I always marvel about is how different they all are, even when they are the exact same age, as is the case with the Quinceaneras I've done lately.

So this girl, this soon-to-be young lady, had an inner glow, a sense of peace, that I know for sure I didn't have at that age. She was so innocent, sweet, and loving, especially toward her mom-who I happen to know has put many luxuries aside for herself , in order to give her daughter a solid foundation.

Mother-daughter relationships are so hard sometimes, but these two made it seem easy, so natural and in particular, incredibly beautiful.






Her Quinceanera is less than a month away, so the last minute details are being taken care of. I recieved a shot list from them a couple of days ago, detailing every image that they want to ensure that I take-Christina with her escort, her grandparents, at the altar, with the girls, the boys, etc. Two pages of shots, two pages of memories that they are looking forward to.

I'd like to add one more shot to the list, one that trumps all the others as the image that sums up the entire event. I plan to get a very special portrait of Marie and Christina, mother and daughter, to record the incredibly special bond they have, and to represent the perfect love that they have.

Marie, I know that you are focused on making the party perfect for Christina, but make sure you doll yourself up-the camera will be on you, too!