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Quinceanera photos with animals?

Quinceanera photos with animals?

Our lovely quinceaneras often ask us to provide photos with animals as this is something which has become very fashionable.

Your personal security is paramount

The first point a quinceanera needs to consider when working with animals is personal security.  Whatever animal you may have in mind for your photoshoot you need to feel safe and confident with it around. And this doesn’t just mean not being afraid of it, but really feeling good about it.  So if you like horses for instance don’t go for tigers or camels only because they may look more glamorous, but go for the animal you really like having around as it will enhance the experience and this will come out in the end of the results of your quinceanera photo shoot.

Animal perception

Remember that animals can be very perceptive of feelings.  If you are comfortable with them they respond positively. If you are afraid or uncomfortable or hyped up they are more likely to have unpredictable reactions and they could get nervous.  You need to be calm and – if appropriate – you need to let the animal come to you without paying them too much attention or getting over-excited.

Working in harmony

We only work with licensed specialists in the sector who follow all safety regulations and are trained to handle animals but a tiger, even if tamed and trained, remains a wild animal so you have to work calmly with us and trust our team not only for beautiful pictures but also your welfare.  All the animals we hire come very well-groomed of course but working with them may also take longer, as we need to capture those unique moments of perfect harmony between you and the chosen animal.

For your quinceanera photoshoot, we can provide horses, camels, tigers, lions, snakes, wolves, eagles, parrots, alligators, owls, and virtually anything which is available through fully registered handlers. 

Pick the right quinceanera dress

Finally, specific dresses are very important in this type of photo session. You need to select clothes of appropriate colors so you are prominent, photos with animals just becoming a prop and not the other way around!  The focus of attention needs to be you – as it is your day and we are not shooting a wildlife documentary. 

If you are interested in having an animal in your photo session you need to speak to us and will help you out with the selection of the right animal and the appropriate quinceanera dress, to ensure spectacular end results.

Quinceanera photos with animals?

Pick the best dresses for your quinceanera photoshoot

Pick the best dresses for your quinceanera photoshoot

When it comes to choosing the best dresses for your once-in-a-lifetime quinceanera photoshoot you need to spend some time deciding the appropriate selection of clothes.  You’ll need to pick the right dress for the location you will select (indoor, outdoor, background), you’ll need to consider your skin tone and physique, accessories and of course your likes and dislikes.  Above all, you need to think that the quinceanera photoshoot is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion. Try to project yourself twenty years ahead.  What would you like people to think of you then?  (A good exercise is to check out your parents’ picture at their wedding or another social occasion of 15-20 years ago!). 

Colors and all that

Definitely, the best colors are rich reds, shades of blue-green like turquoises, purples, and blue.  For neutral colors, grey is best and depending on your skin some warm browns are also good.  Some tones like corals can also be very flattering in the right backgrounds and locations. Black can be slimming but you will need to discuss with the photographer.  

White is a controversial color.  It looks good on most people and makes for some uncomplicated photo compositions, as well as contrasting very well particularly with busy backgrounds.  Some people think that solid white may enhance weight, so off-whites may be a better choice for example. 

A good photographer will balance almost any color but there are some limits, like fluorescent tones for example so if in doubt always use moderation.  Ultimately you will probably end up with a variety of different dresses appropriate for each of the locations you will select, but also basically in-keeping with your skin tones and light conditions. 

Finally, you will need to wear colors you feel a million dollars wearing.  If you feel good, you will also look good!

A very last tip. Remember that colors have hidden psychological meanings.  Here is a good website to explore in detail the hidden meaning of colors.

Combine quinceanera dresses with your locations

Naturally, your choice of quinceanera location will influence the type of dress and the appropriate colors.  In general, terms if you are doing an outdoor quinceanera photoshoot you should avoid busy patterns as these are likely to clash with the rest of the background. A patterned green dress in a foliage background will be a definite no-no for example.  As a rule for outdoor locations, vibrant solid colors are good, for inside locations the reverse is true where elegant, neutral, colors are best. 

For your quinceanera location and given that you will want your friends and family to admire you (forever!), you will need to combine your dress choice with a location that will make you look super friendly.  Don’t forget we have already published a long blog on best locations, so do refer to it while reading this article, please.

Think of your skin tones and makeup

We will write another blog soon on how to match makeup with accessories and dresses.  For now, this is just a simple reminder that you will need to take into account your warm or cold skin accents in the choice of the right dress color, just as you do all the time in the choice of best dresses to enhance your features, but with slightly greater care of course.

Going with the wind…

Right now the latest fashion for your quinceanera photo is flowy dresses which are particularly appropriate for an outdoor location, especially if there is a little breeze, but the effect demands vibrant colors so do bear this in mind. 

Accessorize your quinceanera dresses

Assuming that you will follow our advice and go for a number of quinceanera dresses to reflect moods, locations, and all of the above, you will want to use the appropriate accessories.  Again, you will need to be careful, avoiding dangly bits as they would distract viewers and too garish items, for the same reasons. 

Robi Studio quinceanera dresses selection

Discussing the right quinceanera dresses is part of our initial consultation.  As we offer a huge range of quinceanera dresses you can immediately see which would be the best option for you, as well as scrolling over hundreds of photographs of other options and variations. 

Pick the best dresses for your quinceanera photoshoot