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Thanks again to Anne Patterson for having me as the official photographer for her State of Grace project at Grace Cathedral. If you missed it (it closed February 28th), it was truly a sight to behold. Besides some great images for my portfolio, some of the images were published in newspapers like the SF Chronicle and magazines like CASA Vogue Brasil. Other blogs like LaughingSquid.com and MyModernMet.com or others here, here, here and here also ran features with my work. Fiestaban Photography is on the move!

T̳a̳s̳h̳a̳ ̳@̳T̳h̳e̳ ̳O̳l̳d̳ ̳Z̳o̳o̳ ̳(̳M̳a̳r̳c̳h̳ ̳2̳0̳1̳6̳)̳

Some people enter your life and you just know that you're going to be bff's. That's my friend Tasha Walker, whom is absolutely stunning in front, as well as behind the camera. A talented photographer, model, trainer and health coach, she's really a light to everyone around her and is always down for a photo adventure. A few weekends ago, we decided to try out some new locations and lighting and just went with it. The results were fabulous!

Ðíå Ðê Lð§ Mµêr†ð§ 2015

For Day of the Dead this year, I headed back to Olvera Street, one of the oldest sites in L.A., to watch the after-dark Processional of the Dead, a sacred rite that pays homage to those recently passed, as well as ancient ancestors. Caught some folkorico, elaborate costumes, Aztec dancers and a little magic on the street.

𝙴𝚗𝚊𝚞𝚛𝚊 𝙱𝚛𝚒𝚍𝚊𝚕

Thanks to Enaura Bridal & Blossom Veils for their having me shoot two of their incredible dresses and veils a few months ago. The sunset and our two beautiful models were really something else.

Thanks to our crew:
Models: Grecia Garia Xochitl & Natalia Brown
Styling & Coordination: Ruthie Linnert

Flowers & Decor: Sarah Lineberger
Hair: Delia Falls
Make-up: Karen Eilon
Video Producer/Editor/Art Direction: Larissa Mills & Valerie Ramos

🎀 𝑅𝑒𝒷𝑒𝒸𝒸𝒶'𝓈 𝒮𝓌𝑒𝑒𝓉 𝟣𝟨 𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓉𝓎 🎀

Thank you so much to Abel Jimenez for inviting me back to shoot his beautiful daughter Rebecca's Sweet 16 party. This party had it all: a full folklorico dance number, a great dj, amazing food, a proper 12-piece banda outfit, and of course, a community hall full of love. Thanks again for having me! Y Feliz Cumpleanos Rebecca!

𝕰𝖆𝖘𝖙 𝕷.𝕬. 𝖜/ 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖕 𝕾𝖙𝖆𝖗𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝕮𝖑𝖔𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖌

"When you expect nothing and get everything, that's destiny" -Miklo Velka

East Los Angeles has long been the epicenter of the Chicana/o Rights Movement: From the Zoot Suit Riots of L.A. in the 1940s to the "Brown Power" Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s to the rise of the Brown Berets and student demonstrations of the 1970s, Los Angeles’ Chicana/o culture has been the vanguard of helping bring equality and dignity to people of all ethnicities.

Thanks to Stop Staring! Clothing for giving us the look we wanted to create an homage to some of these movements, along with a vintage elegance. Shooting around Hollenbeck Park​, Mariachi Square​ and Ascot Hills Park​ gave us the perfect backdrop for some amazing shots!

Model: @Grecia Xóchitl García
Hair: @Ileana Mendez
MUA: @Amy Prado - Amy@AmyPrado.com
Photo Assist/Art Direction: @Meliza Banales
2nd Photo Assist: Eddie Garcia
Accessories: Rental Bootique
And Special Thanks to my mom @Luanna Allard

★·.·´¯`·.·★ Gay Pride 2015 ★·.·´¯`·.·★

Such a historic moment to be in San Francisco for its legendary Gay Pride Parade, especially on the heels of the ground-breaking Supreme Court decision to legalize gay marriage across America! There could not have been a more festive, ecstatic crowd all along Market Street this year. #sfpride2015

𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 (𝟭𝟬/𝟮𝟰/𝟭𝟱)

So sorry to see one of L.A. most iconic bridges go. The 6th Street Bridge is being torn down and retrofitted as part of the 6th Street Bridge - Sixth Street Viaduct. Tonight, the 6th Street Bridge Farewell Festival was beautiful evening that literally bridged two sides of Los Angeles into an evening of art, music, food, community, dancing, classic cars, fireworks and a daylong concert headlined by L.A.'s own band, War. Some of L.A.'s finest were out in effect, showing off the unique beauty that is East L.A. Looking forward to a newer, safer bridge in 2017.

вαяяισ вσσgιє ѕρяιηgтιмє נινє 2015

Thanks to Confuerza Collective and Meliza Banales for the invite to Barrio Boogie in Boyle Heights' Mariachi Plaza. So much pachuca and zoot suit style with tons of amazing food, drink and dancing! Can't wait until the next one! Órale!!

𝑩𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒐 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒆 𝑹𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒂 𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆 2015

Thanks to Confuerza Collective and Meliza Banales for the invite to Barrio Boogie in Boyle Heights' Mariachi Plaza. So much pachuca and zoot suit style with tons of amazing food, drink and dancing! Can't wait until the next one! Órale!!