Quinceañera | Sweet Sixteeen

Okay I'm going to give you a quick cultural lesson today. Quinceañera, is a coming of age ceremony held on a girl's fifteenth birthday in many Latin American cultures. A Quinceañera is like a Sweet 16 celebration here in the states.

The celebration carries religious significance for Spanish-speaking Roman Catholics. The celebration begins with a religious ceremony in which the Quinceañera affirms her faith. If you want to learn more click here.

The point of this lesson is rooted in the following portraits. This is Anna from Milan. Her parents wanted a classic portrait for their home.