Quinceanera dress colors for Robi’s Studio are very important.  This is because the color you choose for your dress says a lot about you; it sends a message about your character and your emotions. Each color has a meaning. 

The meaning of dress colors

• White and pink represent simplicity and purity.  White of course is the most neutral of colors and it conveys purity and cleanliness.
• Black, strength and authority.  Black can be very elegant in the right settings and is the strongest of all neutral colors.  Black is an odd color as it could both be used to signify authority and conservatism but also used to express rebellion!
• Red is associated with movement and excitement.  Red is such a strong color that it has been known to have a physical effect on some people by increasing blood pressure and respiratory rate.  In many Asian countries, red is a very auspicious color too, used to attract good luck.
• Orange and yellow, enthusiasm and warmth.  Orange is very vibrant and is associated with creativity.  Yellow is the brightest and often associated with hope or courage (in Japan for example).  Using yellow can be associated to happiness and cheerfulness. 
• Blue, security and harmony.  Blue is an odd color as it can frequently be associated with sadness, but also with reliability and professionalism.  Most business suits are blue for example.  Some shades of blue are also deeply connected to spirituality.
• Green is freedom and tranquillity.  Green is also the most down to earth of all colors, well almost everything in nature is green! In its positive state it signifies renewal and abundance and in design it can be very stabilising and harmonising.

If you want to know more about personal colors you can use some online tools, for example, you can take a Color Quiz based on personality traits, or you can even analyse your skin tone etc with this tool lastly to learn more about colors click here.

Fashionable quinceanera dress colors

But green aside from being the color of freedom and tranquillity is also the fashionable quinceanera color of this season. 

In the past, colors for quinceanera dress were limited to pastel shades. Nowadays, quinceaneras prefer defined tones, strong colors that stand out. Aside from green, this season’s fashionable colors are also dark blue and black with shiny gold details.

What’s best for you

Naturally, as we discussed in a previous blog you need to pick the color that suits you best, not just the most fashionable one, matching it also to the location. For example, for a photo session in elegant rooms, green, blue and black can look spectacular.

For garden sessions, red is still number one, followed by purple and yellow.

When it comes to picking the right color we help you match the best one for the venue, your skin tone and the type of photo session, from our amazing collection of colors and different models. With the best possible dress for you,  you will feel like a million dollars for memorable photos that you will be proud to display for the rest of your life.

What makes an outstanding portrait photograph?

Portrait Photography Definition: There are many ingredients behind the making of a top-quality portrait photograph.  Some of these are technical like light, equipment such as the camera, lenses, and so on.  But many more of the other elements are subjective. 

A portrait photograph needs to tell a story, a story about the person, and their emotions and must make you think.  A viewer needs to be able to capture what the person in the image is thinking, at a glance, speaking without saying anything, creating an emotional tension between the viewer and the subject. 

Before photography, portraits were the preserve of painters.  The best painters interpreted their subjects.  Think of the Mona Lisa, a portrait that has captivated audiences for centuries.  We don’t even know who the sitter was for certain, but the expression is unique and makes a viewer attempt to create a connection with that work of art.

Our approach

At Robi Studio we use the same approach to the portraits we take.  After all, in the days of smartphones, technology alone would be insufficient to justify engaging a professional photographer.  Anyone can take hundreds of pictures in an instant, using clever effects and the technical end results could be qualitatively very good.

We all have thousands of photographs in our digital libraries, but which of those images are really long-lasting? Where are the tension, the emotional connectivity, and that magic that will make a picture something to treasure for years to come?  That’s why you engage a professional, and this is exactly what we strive to achieve for you, for you are unique and we want that uniqueness to shine through our photograph and to speak to you not just for a short while, but forever.

Portrait Photography Definition

“Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance” – Coco Chanel

It is not necessary to build scenes with non-existent skies, when a simple garden, some flowers and a correct light achieve beautiful photos, where the protagonist – the girl – takes centre stage.  

Age-appropriate makeup, a simple dress, pretty accessories, and the right lighting make for flawless, natural, shots that capture your true beauty and essence.

All our photoshoots include approximately 5 costume changes.  In addition to quinceanera dresses, classic “princess” style and spectacular and elegant evening dresses, we also recommend wearing simple dresses where beautiful accessories are placed to highlight the natural beauty that young girls have.

 Simplicity is the new trend in quinceañera sessions where the photographer’s skill is all about highlighting natural beauty. 

Simplicity is elegance

Planning ahead based on your physique and location

At Robi Studio we think the selection of dresses for a photo session is very important and several factors must be taken into account:

• Your physical build 
• Your skin
• Your hair colour 
• The location selected for the photo session

This process requires meticulous planning, which is why before a new photoshoot we spend time with you in order to select the appropriate choice of clothing. 

For example, if your complexion is very light we do not recommend an ivory dress, since it would look all one tone.  The opposite is true, so if you have a dark complexion you can get away wearing light dresses.   But even the bright dresses need to be chosen keeping in mind other factors like hair and eye colour and of course, the background location since light and the surroundings will influence the correct choice.  For example, green dresses shouldn’t be chosen in a natural environment like a park, unless you wanted to camouflage of course!

Natural tips

If your photoshoot is in an enclosed space like a room, a formal dress would look very good even if of very elaborate style and with a long train. If, on the other hand, we are working with you in a tropical park, much simpler dresses should be used, with appropriate colours that stand out.

Another tip is that colours should not be repeated in a session, to ensure that the end result is a varied and lively album.

At Robi Studio we include approximately five wardrobe changes per session, from our great selection:

Quinceanera Evening dresses.  “Flowy” dresses “Urban” style clothing, Scenic costumes (vintage style, for example) and much more!

Only the best quinceanera dress will do

Your frequently asked questions (FAQs) answered!

In the Quinceanera packages, are the dresses included?

Yes, they include Quince dresses, evening gowns, flowy dresses and stage costumes.

Are the accessories included?

Yes. Each dress has its accessories (crowns, flower crowns, earrings, bracelets, etc.)

What is the stage costume?

For example, if you want to take pictures as a Belly Dancer, we have several costume options. If you wanted to take Vintage style photos, we would also provide a variety of clothing and accessories (hats, old telephone, suitcases, etc.).

What are “flowy”?

Dresses with wide skirts and light fabrics that fly with the wind. We have more than 20 options for these dresses.

Can I use more than one Quinceanera dress?

Yes, according to the location you select for your session photos. There are locations that lend to the use of formal dresses and other, however, require the use of less formal clothing.

Do I have to bring anything?

No. Except for the shoes and bikini (if the location requires it) the rest is included.

How do we select the costumes?

After setting a date for the photos, you will be given an appointment for the costume fitting.

Hygiene – what if the items are used by someone else?

Accessories are disinfected with alcohol after each use.

Do you have any special Covid-19 measures in place?

Upon entering the studio, everyone must use a hand sanitizer and wear a mask. After each visit, all contact areas will be disinfected. At the locations, during the photo session, all our staff must wear masks and disinfect their hands constantly.

The hairstyle and makeup, where is it done?

In the studio, we have an area for that purpose.

Are makeup and hairstyle included?

Yes, the all-inclusive principle behind ​​our packages is that you do not have extra expenses.

How do I choose my package?

We have a sample album for each location. The quinceanera looks at them and decides which location she likes best.

How can I see the options?

We give you an appointment to come to our studio and see the different styles of albums and packages. This appointment also serves to exchange ideas between the photographer and the client and build a session that adapts to the tastes of each girl.

How are the packages paid?

At the time of making the contract, we ask for a deposit. The balance can be paid on the day of the session or by giving deposits from the moment of the contract, until the day of the session.

After the session, how do I select my photos?

We take approximately twice the photos that would go into the finished album.  After 3-5 days, you will receive an email from us with all the photos for your selection. If you need help, we can do so by phone until the pandemic is over.   In normal circumstances, we would sit down with the client to select the photos but for now, we are doing it remotely. 

After how long do I receive my album?

From the moment we receive your selection, the album takes 10-12 weeks or less. It is possible to expedite this but we will need to discuss it at the time.

Creating a positive relationship

We passionately believe that there should be a positive relationship between the photographer and the subject.  With us, you will be dealing with the photographer from the moment you get into our studio and to the final selection of your photos.  This approach is what makes us different from other competitors when, quite often, you may not meet the photographer until the day booked for your photoshoot. 

For us, the art of getting to know you is just as important.  Our objective is not only to give you some lovely photographs but to make sure those images reflect the very best of your personality.  We can’t do this without getting to know your likes and dislikes and talking to you first, of course. 

Feeling good about yourself

The most successful photographers in the world make a point of establishing a relationship with their subjects.  We search for the best angle, the most appropriate light, the ideal environment for you, and so on. We also want to make sure you are feeling comfortable.  You need to look natural as there is nothing worse than a forced, stiff, pose.  We are around to direct you and make you feel natural, not to tell you what to do.

For example, one of the most important things is keeping you moving, making you feel relaxed to connect with you.  A successful photo shoot is almost like making a movie together; we direct and offer props. At the same time, you play up your role, and by so doing, you express your real personality, for long-lasting and natural images you’d always be proud of.

The alchemy between photographer and subject

The alchemy between the photographer and the subject must come out in the finished images.  At Robi’s Studio, we are with you all the way, capturing your interests and helping you select the best dress, accessories and hairstyle so that you will be delighted with the final results as well as the overall experience.

Are you really looking for the swankiest quinceanera venue, the ultimate in opulence and elegance for that extra special photoshoot?  Look no further,  there is nothing like Villa Casuarina, the former Versace mansion, and now a world exclusive boutique hotel. 

The mansion dates back from the 30s and it was extensively renovated and refurbished by Gianni Versace, with the addition of super expensive touches like inlaid 24 carats gold tiles in the famous swimming pool, Versace (naturally!) fabrics, and priceless antiques.  It is the ultimate in opulence and a venue that will give your special day an additional edge.

The logistics of filming in Villa Casuarina are quite complex, especially as we have to be mindful not to interfere with guests staying at the hotel. If you intend to book this venue you will need to give us sufficient time and we will need to take extra time to plan the day with you and any of our suppliers – not a booking that can be made at the last minute and one that requires greater input than others, but with stunning end results.

The Swankiest Quinceanera Venue

A list of Covid19 precautions we have in place for your safety.

Covid19 has inevitably created challenges and paradoxically has put restrictions on what should be one of the most relaxing experiences for a girl on the occasion of her big day, the opportunity to be free and express herself without many obstacles.  Sadly these are the times we live in, so we at Robi’s Studio have had to rise to the challenge, to make sure we continued to offer you an outstanding experience, but with all the precautions you would have expected us to have during the Covid19 pandemic. 

We thought you’d like to know what these precautions are and we have listed them here for you:

1. We can only see you by making an appointment.  Unfortunately for your safety, we need to make sure we only have a set number of people in our studio.  We can’t afford the risk of having too many people at once, so we are obliged to ask you to come in at a set time – at least you can also be assured of our undivided attention!
2. The use of masks is obligatory – for your own sake and that of our staff we ask you to be considerate and come to our studio wearing a face mask
3. Hand sanitize as you walk in (we provide the hand sanitizer)
4. We limit the number of people to 4 in total and during the photo session only 2 can accompany the girl
5. We send you all the photos by email for you to pick a selection at leisure, rather than having to come to our studio, to avoid the risk of additional contact
6. We thoroughly disinfect every area after each session, every time a client leaves the photo studio
7. Whenever a dress is tried out these are steam disinfected to avoid the possibility of cross-contamination

We know this is a more formal approach than before and we hope these restrictions will not be for us for too long, but your welfare and that of our staff is our concern and I am sure you will help us, while we will continue to offer you the best service for your special day even during the Covid19 pandemic.

Robi and the team

A critical success factor

Today we are talking about Quinceanera makeup. Along with the wardrobe and accessories, makeup is a critical factor in a photoshoot.

A poorly executed makeup can ruin your look; for this, we give so much importance. Quinceanera makeup is an elegant makeup that should highlight all the unique beauty of a young woman in her 15 years. Ideally, the teenager should look natural, beautiful, and never overburdened, highlighting her innate beauty.

Using the right color palette

Keep in mind that for photo sessions, the Quinceanera makeup is not the same as you would use for a party since we are using lighting equipment. For this reason, we must be cautious, for example, not to apply excessive shine or eye shadows or loud colors.

Our experts use high-quality products that guarantee the results and durability of the makeup during the photoshoot, starting with an application of the correct base, an illuminator, and then the most suitable tones for your skin. The outline of your eyes is fundamental, and we only use all the latest techniques to give more amplitude to your eyes and your gaze. Finally, your lips as they are the protagonists of all makeup so that it accentuated perfectly with the style of the dress.

Match your accessories too

If you are going to use very bright accessories, it is also essential to ensure that there are no exaggerated highlights, so we will have to adjust the makeup with more matte effects, for example.

Remember that you want to be proud of your looks when you will see your photos again, and our experts will work with you to ensure the success and timelessness of your photos.

For our sessions, we use different wardrobe changes, so the idea is to use neutral colors and only the lipstick match the color of the clothes.

What’s included in our Quinceanera makeup package:

• Basic makeup and hairstyle
• Option to hire the makeup artist throughout for color changes, touch-ups, and different hairstyles matching the wardrobe in use

To close, always remember that you do not have to be “in disguise” but tremendously beautiful!

How do you pick the right photo album?

Picking the right photo album can be difficult, the choice is huge and so is the price range, from machine-made inexpensive books to the ultimate in hand made elegance, with materials to match. 

Tips

1. Feel comfortable with your album – it’s what you will use to showcase your best memories so even its size matters.  Make sure you are happy with the finish; you may be a leather, or a fabric person, the choice is yours!
2. Size matters – don’t just go for the largest one available especially if you have to travel with it, or even better, pick a large one to safely keep at home and a smaller one to take with you when you are visiting your friends or relatives.
3. Don’t forget at some point you will want to store the album too, so make sure it fits your shelves!
4. Pick a lay-flat album – this will allow you to achieve an amazing cinematographic experience,
5. Make sure the internal seam is invisible, you don’t want a nasty seam to spoil your beautiful pictures.
6. Don’t stinge on quality since a well-built album should be made to withstand the passing of time.

At Robi Studio we only offer you the best of European design.  Our extensive collection of photo albums comprises materials from genuine Italian leather, ideal for embossing or foil stamping, to luxurious fabrics such as silk in an amazing array of fashionable colors.  An elegant outside cover and luxurious linings complement the final look, to give you that wow factor that will make you proud to showcase your photographic collection at any time.  Some of our albums even come with e-displays too, we shall be delighted to showcase them to you, just book an appointment with us to discuss albums as well as perhaps our extensive range of dresses and other accessories!