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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...



Thursday, June 25, 2009

Quinceañera in San Francisco California

Andrea turned 15 years and had a SUPER cool celebration... All her chambelanes and damas gathered at her residence from which all were taken by Limo to the Saints Peter and Paul Church where the religious ceremony took place. After mass, we all went to the beautiful Exploratorium to do her photoshoot session, everybody was all hyped-up and it was really fun. We headed then to the reception where the Mariachi was already waiting for Andrea to welcome her family and friends. The reception had been beautifully decorated with balloons, yellow flowers, butterflies and a Beauty and the Beast-theme cake. Then it was time for her first dance. The chambelanes did an awesome job, all perfectly syncronized. People were focused on every move and they didn't know that the best was yet to come. Andrea is a really really talented girl. She was on top of everything and had everything figured out and organized down to the minute. She changed clothes and gave her audience an absolute beautiful surprise dance. She danced a several folklorico dances with such a grace and charm that everybody raised from their seats to gave her a standing ovation. After a well deserved round of applauses and a dedication speech to thank her family for all the love and support, Banda La Conquistadora sent everyone to the dance floor... I was very lucky to be part of this quinceañera celebration and for having the fortune of covering it with my very very good friend and colleague Tacho from Xclusive Photography. Thank you Tacho.

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San Francisco California,Quinceanera,Photographer

San Francisco California,Quinceanera,Photographer

San Francisco California,Quinceanera,Photographer

San Francisco California,Quinceanera,Photographer

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San Francisco California,Quinceanera,Photographer

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San Francisco California,Quinceanera,Photographer

San Francisco California,Quinceanera,Photographer

Friday, June 19, 2009

Wedding at Tohono Chul Park: Erika and Santiago

Erika and Adalberto got married at the Tohono Chul Park in Tucson. It was a great vibe wedding!. Awesome atmosphere and very, very fine people... I was advised in advance by both, Erika and Santiago, that the best man had a unique personality, and indeed, he had. But Santiago failed to say that Erika and himself were a couple with a true and singular personality too! Erika is from the beautiful country of Panama and Santiago Alberto from the enchanting Puerto Rico. Both had a great attitude, and a particular sense of humor... I couln't help it, they got me laughing the whole time... Then it was time for the toast, The best man delivered powerful advise not only to the couple, but to all of us who were present at the time, advise that was meant to change the way people interact, and a true way towards building strong bonds as friends, as humans, and of course, as a couple. Then it was the turn for Erika's father and Santiago's mother, and, what can I say... those words were absolutely priceless... I really embrace the people who take a moment to deliver a speech or even a few words to the newly weds, their words of support and inspiration always bring great smiles, sometimes tears of joy but most important, unforgettable moments for the new married couple... Erika and Santiago, I thank you for letting me be part of your wedding...It was a great grat pleasure meeting both of you and your families...

Here are some of my favorite moments...

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Tucson,Tohono Chul Park,Weddings,Pictures,Photography,Botanical Garden

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Thursday, June 18, 2009

Engagement Session in Tucson: Teresita and Mike

It was kind of like a last minute thing. Teresita, Mike and I, got together 4 days before their wedding day to do their engagement session. I find this super important for several reasons: First, many couples have pictures taken with their cellphone or at a reunion, but few have pictures of them while interacting and having a moment for themselves. An engagement session is just that. A lot of couples like to have a picture from this session at the reception entrance on their wedding day... I love it!...I also like the idea of having an engagement session because it is a great opportunity to interact with my couple. People may not see it, but the photographer is the only person whom they'll be interacting with at all times on their wedding day!. The cake, the flowers, the DJ, everything else will be where it's supposed to be, but the photographer is with the couple in every step of the way. That's why is sooo important to build that relationship, to get to know each other, to laugh, to have fun, to talk, to create the perfect atmosphere, to exchange ideas... A wedding day is hectic, time goes by really, really quick, one thing happens right after the other, but we, the photographers are always there to capture everything as it develops...sometimes we need to step back and shoot from a distance to tell the story in a photojournalistic way, and of course, sometimes we have to step in to enhance the moment, to get that chemistry in the air and direct the scene to be able to get those images that are striking... Not one couple is alike. Each one of them is different, we, as photographers cannot alter that. I can't make them kiss more than they want to, or have them stop if they can't...Their interaction cannot be changed, it can be enhanced or modified so each image feels real and IS real... At the end of the day, and I don't mean only their wedding day, those pictures should bring a smile in their face, a moment to remember and a very very pleasant experience...

These are some of my favorites:

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