Pittsburgh Quinceañera: A Latina’s Sweet Fifteen!

In May, I had the pleasure of photographing my first quinceañera, I’ve photographed bar and bat mitzvahs before, so I had some idea of what to expect, but let me say, this special milestone for latinas turning 15 is my kind of party! It’s a lot like a wedding in many ways with the formalities—the special dress and cake, but it’s all about the celebration of an emerging young lady. One of the sweet traditions of a quinceañera is that she comes to her party in slippers and later in the night, she ceremoniously changes into high heels! And then of course, she dances in them! What a fun way to celebrate womanhood!

Before the party started, we met at the overlooks at Mt. Washington for some portraits.

The quinceañera was held at Franzee’s-Javy’s in Ambridge, Pa.

After some introductions and a welcome speech the quinceañera danced with her father.

A little later in the evening, came the champagne toast and this quinceañera had her first taste.

One of the littlest members of this quinceañera’s court presented the high heels to her father.

She promenaded in her new heels with grace and poise.

And then the quinceañera court entered for the formal dance.

And after that, the dance floor was jumping!

I’m pleased to add quinceañeras to my events coverage and would love to photograph more. Please contact me if you would like to learn more!