Brenda's quinceañera was a beautifully pirate treasure chest/masquerade ball themed event full of many gorgeous details, and I could not think of a more perfect reception hall than Paseo Real in Laredo, Texas. Every detail was thought about and even the friendly wait staff wore masks in keeping with the theme. 

The first time I met Brenda was at her portrait session that was scheduled about a month before the event date. Her Aunt Amanda reached out to me and I was thrilled when I was booked. At her session in downtown Laredo, Brenda was super easy to work with. She gave me great smiles and was quite comfortable in front of my camera. This, of course, usually results in a lot of great portraits to choose from which can make it a challenge to select just one image to print as a large portrait. So, I was not surprised when 11 images were selected to be displayed in the entry way to the reception hall.

Thank you to Brenda's family for choosing my as your quinceañera photographer and allowing me to capture and document gorgeous images of this traditional event. It was a wonderful experience for me and I truly enjoyed every moment.

The following is the list of vendors that did an amazing job creating an incredible event for Brenda, her family, and their guests:

Cake: Cakes of Glory

Flowers: Paseo Real

Hair/Makeup: Tina Garcia

Dress: La Sposa

Photo Booth: SnapAPic

Entertainment: E-ProAudio

Liquor: Mario's Liquor

I am so glad that the senior class of 2021 Alexander High School Dazzlers had the opportunity to finish this school year with an amazing presentation. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, last year's Senior Dazzlers missed out on this so well deserved event, so when I was invited back as their portrait photographer to create the formal portraits at this year's presentation, which was held at the beautiful Barn of Los Patios, I was simply elated.

I've had the opportunity to photograph this amazing group of Senior Dazzlers since they were Freshmen, so I have gotten to know them and their parents. And, seeing them being presented in their gorgeous white gowns, walking along side their dads, was a very special moment felt in the entire hall at Los Patios. Their smiles simply lit up the room. It was clear to see how proud their parents felt, and how proud their sponsor felt for them, too. The entire team of underclass Dazzler members cheered them on in support and each Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Dazzler got a glimpse of what their future presentations may be like. 

During the middle of the event, I paused taking portraits while the AHS Dazzler team members were being presented. A parent came over to ask if I could take some photos of her Senior Dazzler while she was being presented and my response was "Well, of course!". That's when I decided to just take photos of all eight seniors.

I am so blessed to have the J.B. Alexander High School Dazzlers as one of my clients and I've had the opportunity to build a great professional relationship with their director, Ms. Anna Ashy who is always super supportive of my work. Thank you so much and I look forward to continue working with the Dazzlers this new school year.

I am super exited to bring this new type of session into the studio. Click on the following link to book your session today (space is limited):

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