Quinceañera photographer in Italy - Venice and Florence photoshoot

the Quinceañera tradition…

Many Latin-American cultures celebrate the “Quinceañera” which marks a crucial milestone achieved by a girl in her life. It is rather termed to be a part passage rite and part birthday party. Rather, it symbolizes her entrance into the womanhood stage on turning 15 years of age. Traditionally, it displays her purity as well as readiness to get married. However, in the lastest decades, this cultural tradition has become a nice occasion to get a fancy dress, hair, and makeup, and celebrate with a big party with all friends and family.

Elaborate celebrations have lately become the norm thus reflecting the Latinos changing landscape. Generally, it has several traditional trappings like a catered bash combined with beautiful live music. Also is held a Mass and ceremony to celebrate the transition to womanhood. 

Celebrating in Italy

These days, many parents prefer to celebrate their daughter’s coming of age in other countries like Italy. Some even like to celebrate this special occasion at another age as per their own convenience. The modern quinceanera rather has become a 21st-century manifestation of doing something on its own terms. The celebrations also help develop a space to recall cultural heritage. This celebration is found to appeal those whose culture traditionally requires them to celebrate and others who would like to adopt it. 

These portraits of Isabela are just an example of the many photo opportunities available in Venice. We took them in St. Marks Square as well as the hotel where Isabela and her family were staying.

Why Quinceañera Photoshoot in Italy

This is a question that is asked by many. There are indeed several reasons to have Quinceanera photoshoot in Italy. This country is abundant in picturesque hilltop towns, cities, mountains, ancient ruins, vineyards, etc. Rather, it is filled with picture possibilities. Moreover, you can benefit from the iconic structures such as the Leaning Pisa Tower or the great Colosseum. Besides this are present Tuscany’s large pastoral landscape and beautiful sights along the vast Mediterranean coastline. It is for this reason, this country can be stated to be a photographer’s delight. You can get to stir your imagination and come up with creative ideas for your Quinceanera photoshoot session. 

Quinceañera photographer in Florence

Beautiful places to photoshoot

You may consider several places for your photoshoot like Venice with its old, colorful buildings that sink into the water. You can come across the twisting canals, where you can take a photo on the Gondola. The ornate bridges are also equally mesmerizing. The other place is Pompeii which has a long history and is an important archeological site. You may take photographs on the old chariot track stone grooved streets, human remains, and ancient frescoes. 

Besides this, you can consider taking a photoshoot at Rome’s Colosseum or Lake Como. The possibilities are simply limitless.

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