Had to post pics from a recent photo shoot we did for a great family!
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Brother and Izzy
Thanks Izzy, Brother, Mom and Dad for being such great sports and allowing us to post some pictures from our shoot! We had a blast!
I thought I’d share some pictures taken at a great event thought up by two great really talented people, photographer, graffiti artist, graphic artist and body painter Nate Smith otherwise known as Unek and Lauren Ivy Aguilar, a smart, beautiful, accomplished graphic designer and model. Elaborate Collaborate is a successful photography meet and greet workshop for models, makeup artists, hair stylists photographers and fashion designers. It is a blast and a great place to meet new people, network and become better at what you already love to do!
We’ve been to the first 2 and are hoping to attend number 3 in July. These are some of the photos we’ve taken at the Elaborate Collaborate Events.
Lindsay Otero Gerald Lovato and Lauren Aguilar
This photo was shot at Elaborate Collaborate II in Albuquerque, NM at Black Market Goods Gallery of model Lindsay Otero, MMA Fighter and King of the Cage Gerald Lovato and Lauren Aguilar. I actually stole a few shots of this shoot by photographer and artist David Medrano, who currently has his artwork up at Flying Star Cafe at the Railyard in Santa Fe, NM. If you get a chance, stop in and see some of this work! (That’s him on a photo shoot below)
David Medrano Photographer
It was a joy to photograph Lindsay. We didn’t have very much time together, but just every shot was amazing! As you can see she is very beautiful and quite talented. This girl will go far. I’d love to have the opportunity to work with her again.
Another lovely young lady we had the good fortune to work with was Jennifer Abeita. We got some really great images from our photo shoot together, I couldn’t have been more pleased. It was great meeting and working with Jennifer. We are looking forward to another photo shoot with her next week!
Another look for Jennifer
Below is another model we were fortunate enough to work with. Dionne had a great attitude and was really fun to photograph. Her images were easy to edit and I was very pleased with her natural ability in front of the camera. This girl is a true beauty
Dionne Francis
Model and Makeup Artist Erika Garcia
This is model Erika Garcia and DJ Justin Gonzales in the background. …what can I say? Erika is a strong, smart and beautiful woman who knows what she wants.
We didn’t spend too much time together, but Erika was great to photograph. She has a great look ! Did I mention she’s a very talented makeup artist as well as a beautiful model?
Well, that’s is for tonight folks. I am so very behind on blogging. I have much more to add. So much to share, so little time!
MeShall Quintana designed the gorgeous scarf and hat.
Come back soon for Part II!
Another of our Seniors, Class of 2010~
Working now on finishing up Rosemary’s order, can’t wait to get her prints to her! She also ordered some great Rep Cards I’m going to work on right now. Joe is working on her video from the photo shoot, those are so much fun to shoot and to edit. Everyone is always super excited to see their video. Here are a few of the shots we took that day. …hoping we can share the video too!
This photo has become my favorite couple’s shot we’ve done. It’s a candid shot of our friends Adrian and Inca. They are very much in love, and this photo speaks volumes of that love and their passion for eachother.
Ain't Love Grand?
~ This is why we do what we do. We believe beautiful moments should not only be remembered, but shared, revisited and rejoiced.
Congratulations Megan, enjoy your Senior Year!
Congratulations Anthony on all your achievements to date! …Have a great senior year!
We did this photo shoot in Anthony’s hometown, Las Vegas New Mexico. There are some really great places to shoot there. Can’t wait to go back!
Fashion shoot at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The model is April Winters and the designer is Patricia Michaels of Taos, NM. It was a pleasure photographing Patricia’s beautiful clothes with some amazing artwork and a beautiful model! Here are some of the shots taken that day.
You can see more of Patricia Michaels’ designs at http://www.pmwaterlily.com/
All photos are copyright Denise Avila and may not be used without permission.
The Rosario Chapel stands on the ground where Don Diego de Vargas was encamped with his army and statue of the Virgin Mary on his first expedition for the reconquest of New Mexico, in 1692. He made a promise to erect the chapel in accordance with a vow he made to the Virgin Mary just before retaking the city. He not only kept his promise to build the chapel but also to make an annual procession or pilgrimage from the parish church to this chapel, which is still made every year on the day of the Coronation of the person who will portray Don Diego DeVargas during the Fiestas De Santa Fe. We were hired by the Fiesta Council to photograph and film this very special mass.
Knighting
Crowning of La Reina 2009
La Reina's Crown
Don Diego and Staff 2009
2009 Fiesta Royalty
Catholic Procession
La Conquistadora arriving at Rosario
Don Diego DeVargas 2009
La Reina de la Fiesta 2009
Victoria Felicea Mora y Sanchez portraying La Reina de la Fiestas de Santa Fe
Don Diego y La Reina de Las Fiestas de Santa Fe 2009
Fiesta Royalty 2009
2009 Santa Fe Fiesta Council Members
Cinematic Afterglow has been working with the Santa Fe Fiesta Council this year. It is a venture we are proud to undertake, and we are very excited to be photographing the Fiesta Council, Board Members and Royalty. The Santa Fe Fiesta Council each year undertakes the huge project of the Fiestas de Santa Fe, which is the celebration of the peaceful reoccupation of the City of Holy Faith in 1692. The Fiesta Council holds fundraisers throughout the year and raises the money to hold the annual Fiestas. It is not a city sponsored event as some believe. The Fiesta Council is responsible for everything to do with the Fiestas, working closely with Monsignior Jerome of the St. Francis Basilica and the Archdiosese as well. The only part of the Fiestas they’ve handed the reigns over for, is the annual burning of Zozobra, which typically starts off the Fiestas de Santa Fe. For dates and times of the Burning of Zobra go here: http://www.zozobra.com/ To learn the history of Zozobra: http://www.zozobra.com/history.html
Many people are unaware of the true meaning of the Fiestas de Santa Fe. It is not only a time to celebrate, it is a time for the faithful people of Santa Fe to thank the Holy Mother, dubbed La Conquistadora (for her intercession in bringing a peaceful end to the revolt and allow for the peaceful reoccupation of the territory now known as the City of Faith~ Santa Fe). In May of each year a contest is held to choose who will portray Don Diego de Vargas Zapata y Lujan Ponce de Leon y Contreras (born 1643, died 1704) the Conquistador who accomplished the peaceful re-entry into the City of Faith through intercession from the Holy Mother. The contest is also held to choose who will portray La Reina de La Fiesta. In June a Coronation Mass is held to crown La Reina and Don Diego de Vargas. A procession from the St. Francis Basilica is held immediately after that mass to take the 29-inch wood carved Marian statue, La Conquistadora to the Rosario Chapel where Novenas will be held twice a day for 1 week until the procession to take La Conquistadora back to the Basilica. The Coronation Mass will be held on June 21 of this year at 3:00 at the St. Francis Basilica. It is a beautiful mass and the procession to the Rosario Chapel is a beautiful show of faith. Cinematic Afterglow will be on hand this year to photograph and film the mass as well as the procession. It is something we are honored to do, to document the City Of Faith’s tradition of honoring our heritage and faith. (Pictures of the Mass and Procession will be posted next week)
Learn more about the history of Fiestas here: http://www.santafefiesta.org/History%20of%20Fiesta.htm
The people pictured in the photo above and below are the members and board members of the Fiesta Council. They are the backbone of the annual Fiestas de Santa Fe. Thank you Santa Fe Fiesta Council for your dedication and hard work.
For a schedule of events follow this link: http://www.santafefiesta.org/Schedule%20of%20Events.htm
Fiesta Council President Gabby Montoya
Vice President Herman Lovato
Terri Nieto
Tony Lopez
Debrah Sparks
Dean Milligan
Angela
2009 Fiesta Council Board Members
Santa Fe Fiesta Council http://www.santafefiesta.org/
article and photography by Denise Womack-Avila
