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07/21/2006 07:26:05 PM · #1 |
Anyone here shot one of these?
Its the Mexican tradition of throwing a HUGE party for a young woman when she turns 15. The size of the party is very much like a bar/bat mitzvah and the clothing and photography is much like shooting a wedding.
Anyway, I know these things because the mother of a soon-to-be 15-year old called today and wants to know if I will shoot this event for her. I was flattered that she called and so immediately hit the web to find out as much as I can about these events and photography associated with them. Best I can tell the actuall event will be no different than shooting a wedding.... a few formal poses, a big reception/party then an album.
Here is just one of the 50ish websites I've looked at today to get info on this... any advice would be greatly appreciated.
A few Quince images
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07/21/2006 07:41:20 PM · #2 |
You mean Quinceanera? :-)
I guess it is Quince Años too. I have just always heard Quinceanera.
The only tip I have is to eat! The food is always amazing!
Message edited by author 2006-07-21 19:46:37. |
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07/21/2006 07:58:41 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:
You mean Quinceanera? :-)
I guess it is Quince Años too. I have just always heard Quinceanera.
The only tip I have is to eat! The food is always amazing! |
Yeah, same thing. Oooooooh hadn't even thought about the food yet! :D
This site has been helpful:
QuinceGirl.com
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07/21/2006 07:58:58 PM · #4 |
Have you ever watched, "My Super Sweet Sixteen" on MTv? Sometimes they have Quincenaneras on. Of course, they spend $250,000 on those parties..LOL
Anyways, good luck with the gig!
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07/21/2006 07:59:23 PM · #5 |
yeah cindi. think of it as almost a wedding event. it's basically "coming of age". in the philippines, we have the same event for girls turning 18. it's called a "kotilyon" or cotillion or debutant parties.
typically the celebrant is dressed in a really nice gown or dress with her proud parents by her side.
i would definitely treat this as almost a wedding shoot in terms of poses and such. |
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07/21/2006 08:02:18 PM · #6 |
I had one of those parties, many years ago. It's not just a mexican tradition, it's a hispanic tradition in general.
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07/21/2006 08:06:00 PM · #7 |
| I like one of the shots that has all the guys lined up each holding a rose out toward the camera |
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07/21/2006 08:25:31 PM · #8 |
Bhat Mitzva is very similar, but often the Quice will be even a bit more extravagant...
Shoot it like any formal event. There will probably be a coregraphed dance at the reception, its size and grandeur will vary based on the nationality of the family.
They very well might want more "situational portraits" where the girl is out and about (park, beach, etc) because this is the girl's passage into woman... it's their last chance to get pictures of their baby. Think of this as an engagement session. :)
In the end it's a big party with big album sales potential :0
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07/22/2006 02:56:06 AM · #9 |
| Hey i shots my sister's Quinceanera pictures in that same place that the website shows. Is called Viscalla, and it used to be some rich guy's house but now it belongs to dade county and they rent it for special occasions like weddings and things like that. We had to around $100 to go in and shot the pictures. I can post some of them if you want. |
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07/22/2006 11:36:45 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by Asainz320:
Hey i shots my sister's Quinceanera pictures in that same place that the website shows. Is called Viscalla, and it used to be some rich guy's house but now it belongs to dade county and they rent it for special occasions like weddings and things like that. We had to around $100 to go in and shot the pictures. I can post some of them if you want. |
Yes, I would love to see some! :)
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07/23/2006 10:20:15 PM · #11 |
you'll love the dance that she will do
thats one great event in hispanic celebrations |
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07/23/2006 10:30:11 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by ankawa:
you'll love the dance that she will do
thats one great event in hispanic celebrations |
I've been reading tons and it looks to be a really lovely celebration. I'm so excited. I think it will be a very cool day and some great shooting! :)
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07/24/2006 10:40:12 PM · #13 |
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07/24/2006 10:40:22 PM · #14 |
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08/09/2006 06:12:12 PM · #15 |
Booked! Sweet! :D This one will be near the end of November, I'm so excited. Will be my first Sweet 15 and hopefully I will make LOTS of new friends while I'm doing it. :D
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08/09/2006 06:22:45 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by idnic:
Booked! Sweet! :D This one will be near the end of November, I'm so excited. Will be my first Sweet 15 and hopefully I will make LOTS of new friends while I'm doing it. :D |
Mexican guy here :) you will have some fun shooting this event, good luck.
Do not worry, it is just a formal event. Prepare as if you were shooting a wedding. The Parents just want their daughter to look like a princess, and daughters just want to look like women. :P
I could go and help you if you want ;) only problem is now I am trapped in UK :'(
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08/09/2006 06:45:59 PM · #17 |
| I saw a preview last night for a movie called Quinceanera |
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