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Why "Eclipsi"? Several reasons. A lot of things have fascinated me since I was a little kid. A few have determined my personality and who I am. Three things have caught my attention predominantly: Languages, People, and the Universe. More...



Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Maternity Portrait: A beam of light within.

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For many women, maternity pictures may not be their first item in their wish list. For me, it's a moment that must be kept in a place other than in our memory. There is something about pregnancy that makes women look different, of course, besides the obvious. There is a shine in their eyes that makes them glow entirely. Must be that there is life within life, and that beam of light slips through their eyes.

I love to see pregnant women carry themselves proud and confident. Their anatomy didn't loose its appeal, on the contrary, it was enhanced; redesigned to eclose a little world, perfectly round and alive. It moves with purpose and responds to the outside world, to the noise and to the music, and perceives light and it feels. Pregnancy is a long journey but an unforgettable one. When it's over, it's hard not to want to see those images again. As a kid, I loved to look at my mother's picures while she carried me in her belly. There was an excitement as if I were going to be able to see through it. And I couldn't, but it didn't matter, it still made me smile and wonder. Now after the years have passed, to see a picture of my mom while she was expecting me, builds a strong bond between us, it's like our 'little secret', Our 'thing'.

Zulema is the perfect example of this glow and this bond. I don't think there is much left to be said. What I just described was clearly captured in these two portraits. As soon as I got into her room I knew exactly what I wanted to do and how I wanted the light to strike. On the image above, I asked her to come by the window to allow the daylight on her face. She put her hands behind her, leant against the wall, and voilá! That was it. There was no need for anything else. She looked beautiful as whe was. Her eyes were already lit by the source she had inside of her: the baby. The rest was just the frame to mould the image. I worked this picture as if it was a paint. I used "brushes" to create effects over a 'canvas' and the result is very pleasing as it outlines the eyes and the expresion.

Zulema and Aric: congratulations for the masterpiece. Delivery is on its way.

Yhe image below is called simply: "Maternity Bond"

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Salsa in Tucson: You haven't seen it all!...



So, Sahuaros, Desert, and what else is there in Tucson?... It's all how you look at it. We can complain olny about two things: that we don't have a beach, and during summer it gets a little too warm (I honestly love this weather and the blue sky 360 days a year). Tucson is a great place to live in. It may not have it all, but we have it within reach. The beach is just a few hours from here, either by heading to Mexico or to California. During winter, we have snow up in the Catalina Mountains just one hour away from the city; The Salt River up in Phoenix, Sky Diving 30 minutes from Downtown AND although we're not in Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Caribbean or near those places... yes, we have Salsa!!.

I am extremely excited to share with you a video that I did with so many cool shots I captured that night!. I wish I could have put them all but you can always check all the pictures later. The Host: Ritmos Latinos at the University of Arizona. This organization, as I say, at the U of A, promotes Latin music and dance to all its students as well as people like me who are not part of the Uni, but love Salsa. The event took place at the U of A Grand Ballroom and one of the Best Salsa Bands in Tucson: Salsarengue played for all of us some powerful Salsa and Merengue. People from all ages and nationalities gathered to enjoy the Ritmos Latinos' performace and of course to dance!. If I were to describe with a few words what happened that night, I would say that it was an awesome display of Beauty, Talent, Charm, Sensuality, and this one, I'm going to say it in spanish:Puro SABOR!! ... Check it out for yourself, because I'm sure, unless you were there, You haven't seen it all... and for those of you who live here in Tucson, see you next semester at the Ritmos Latinos!

Por Calíope

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Did you see Charly's Angels, wait til' you see Karla's Angels!!

You are going to enjoy this one! Last Saturday Karla celebrated her Quinceanera, finally!!, after several months of rehearsal and planning...that's right, the day came. Well, a lot of people expect quinceañeras to be the typical party with waltz dance and a toast. This was NOT the case. And I loved it!!!..It was just AWESOME!!..Having fun was not exclusive to the people invited: The Photographer had a blast!!..And that was me!:o) In the last two years I had the opportunity to shoot Quinceaneras and it had been a while, a few months, since I got another chance until last Saturday. I almost forgot what it feels like. But now I remembered it all, and honestly, I don't want to forget. It was almost like when you go to your favorite artist concert. He comes out from backstage and all the people screaming, the lights, the loud music!...all that energy...all that energy...ALL THAT ENERGY!! That was it!!. Teenagers have So Much Energy!. The 2 days previous to the quinceanera, I couln't go to the gym, I had been very busy. Thank God. These kids were my workout for the week!...I have to accept that being arround teenagers makes me feel like I'm 15 too. It's not like I'm too old either, I just have twice their age, that's it. But I just love being around them!, they are funny, spontaneous, they are not afraid to be happy, not afraid to be themselves, they are just totally cool!..They can perfectly understands the concept of things and events.

The mass celebration at the Church, was a well handled ceremony. Everybody participated, showed respect for the ritual, the priest and what it meant for Karla and her family. Each one of them bowed as they stopped in front of the altar and were prepared to receive the holly communion, as practiced by Catholics. Karla then received the blessings from her parents and the priest; then proceded to offer flowers to the Virgin Mary. This Celebration has a significant moral and social meaning for the Hispanic Culture. My culture. And in my humble opinion, it gives me a lot of pride to see how hispanic teenagers are not only capable of fullfilling different expectations in a religious, social and cultural aspect but also, the will to exceed such expectations.

When it was time to be disciplined, they behaved. When it was time to follow my directons, they did so. When it was time to be themselves, they practiced their particular individuality. When it was time to work as a team, they stayed together. When it was time to shine, they performed. When it was time to dance,...wow!, they danced!!. Karla headed the group. And she was just drop dead gorgeous. She looked like a movie star. Her beauty was not only from the outside, but on the inside too, which is what made her look even more beautiful. Dedicated to her parents, constantly looked for her mom for help to fix her dress and all those little details. Her dad seemed so proud, and had a reason for it. Karla is a sweet and talented girl. Her friends showed her how much they like her and they were concentrated in making Karla's party, an unforgettable one.

They all preformed a remix of different music rithms: Salsa, merengue, hip-hop, rock, etc. All perfectly sincronized. Beautiful choreography!..it was an awesome performance night for everybody...But for Karla, it was a great opportunity to realize that at her age, her parents, her famlily and her friends are there to provide support, to celebrate and to be part of her dreams...And I, I had the fortune to capture all these moments and expressions so that she can to come back to them many years after this day. I can't wait for my next quinceanera...Congratulations Karla!

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Thursday, May 1, 2008

Darlene & David: Classy, Elegant and...Magic!

Darlene and David held their reception at Saguaro Buttes. This is a beautiful location in Tucson with a natural landscape featuring precisely that: Saguaros. The whole setting in this place was very romantic and breath taking. Darlene and her bridesmaids arrived in a Limousine at the site where her wedding was to take place. Her mother, sisters and close friends helped her to get ready making sure that every single detail was perfect. And it was. Darlene looked just gorgeous and David was captivated by her beauty. Both David and Darlene enjoyed their special day together, and invited close relatives for the family pictures right after the ceremony. They were saving the best for last. David wanted to wait for the sunset to get the astonishing background that Tucson shows every afternoon. David couldn't choose a better view: The sunset, the saguaros and the mountains were the silent witnesses. The colors of sunset intensified the ambience and there was something in the air that prompted for exquisites shots!
Dinner, toast and the cake cutting took place right after their picture session and the dance floor was the perfect scenario for the bouque and garter toss. For Darlene and David, I'm sure this experience was funny and unforgettable to say the least!. The couple left to Italy for their honeymoon, and Darlene described Italy as Magic, and I believed her!, it's just that I think that loving and caring for each other the way they do, is what made their honeymoon: trully magic.