I happened to drive by on my way to somewhere else. Hoping they might still be around, I slowed down and stopped when I saw they were still there. How beautiful the young woman was and all her damas and chambelanes. Evidently they had finished the mass and there was a horse and buggy awaiting to take her to the reception.
The quality of the photo is poor because I was a good distance away and zoomed in. My cell phone doesn't really do a good job with this.
You caught them at the perfect tiime though! Nice composition Kathy. I had never heard of damas and chambelanes before so thanks for the edification too!
@grammyn Thank you Katy. At first I thought it was a wedding because of the additional guys and gals, although I never heard of a wedding without a white dress. But when I did some research I found out the quinceañera (the celebrated 15 year old) had a court. So I figured with the crown and the magnificent red dress this must be what is going on. @shutterbug49 Thank you. I saw the horse and buggy waiting and the men with their matching outfits and thought there must have been a wedding and the bride was having photos taken. Surprise when I returned and saw this group. Festive isn't it?
Nice pic!
These celebrations are very commun in the Southwest and my daughter has been invited several times to attend sophisticated parties for her friends.
Good catch! Yes, this is a BIG deal from my minimal understanding and exposure- even bigger than the "sweet 16" parties that were popular here a few decades ago. There are huge "competitions" on who has the best dress, the best food, the best party- it's quite competitive in some circles. This group really seems to be enjoying the event which is really what it should be all about. fun candid!
@30pics4jackiesdiamond Most kids here are about 18 when they graduate from high school, so Mom & Dad or perhaps she will have time to save up for another gorgeous gown. Yes, they were giggling and moving around. He did have a time. @onewing It must be an extraordinary celebration. The clothes are one hint of this. @jamibann Thanks. I hate it's really a crappy photo. @pusspup It must be. Many young women dream of getting all dolled up like this. @wakelys Thanks Sue. It's an interesting custom and much more widespread than I realized. @corinnec This is surely a great event to attend. Thank you Corinne. @granagringa Thank you Madeleine. @craftymeg Thanks Meg. @rensala It was quite surprising to see. Glad I went back. @haskar Thank you @olivetreeann It has both serious (religious) and fun elements. Must be exciting for young people. @kjarn Thank you Kathy. It must be a widespread celebration in Spanish/Latino communities and families. @pyrrhula Thank you
@shutterbug49 Thank you. I saw the horse and buggy waiting and the men with their matching outfits and thought there must have been a wedding and the bride was having photos taken. Surprise when I returned and saw this group. Festive isn't it?
Fab candid of the trials of a professional photogger!
These celebrations are very commun in the Southwest and my daughter has been invited several times to attend sophisticated parties for her friends.
@onewing It must be an extraordinary celebration. The clothes are one hint of this.
@jamibann Thanks. I hate it's really a crappy photo.
@pusspup It must be. Many young women dream of getting all dolled up like this.
@wakelys Thanks Sue. It's an interesting custom and much more widespread than I realized.
@corinnec This is surely a great event to attend. Thank you Corinne.
@granagringa Thank you Madeleine.
@craftymeg Thanks Meg.
@rensala It was quite surprising to see. Glad I went back.
@haskar Thank you
@olivetreeann It has both serious (religious) and fun elements. Must be exciting for young people.
@kjarn Thank you Kathy. It must be a widespread celebration in Spanish/Latino communities and families.
@pyrrhula Thank you