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Quinceanera Dress Colors Meaning

Quinceanera Dress Colors Meaning

For Robi’s Studio quinceanera dress colors 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 ColorQuiz 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 dresses 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.

Simplicity is elegance

Simplicity is elegance

“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

Only the best quinceanera dress will do

Only the best quinceanera dress will do

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

Talking of quinceanera makeup

Talking of quinceanera makeup!

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!

Talking of quinceanera makeup!
Subtle makeup works better for quinceaneras

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?

Tips for the perfect quinceanera photos

Here are tips for the perfect and best quinceanera photos, enjoy them:

  1. Meet and talk with the photographer at length. The need to get to know you, observe your best traits, and then look for the right poses.  A good photographer will also advise you on the dresses you can use during your photo session;
  2. It is very important to create a good relationship between the photographer and the quinceañera. The photoshoot session is about revealing your true personality.  It is about enhancing your best traits, not just physically, but also in terms of your personality;
  3. Explain to the photographer all the ideas you have for your photos, this is to ensure the best possible personalized results;
  4. Don’t be afraid to ask questions you may easily get additional tips for the perfect quinceanera session directly from the photographer!
  5. Make sure you have the best makeup artist and hairdresser for that perfect job – you need to feel comfortable with all the personnel involved in your quinceanera photography session to make you feel comfortable.

I’ll give you more tips later!

Tips for the perfect quinceanera photos

Quinceanera Location Photography in Miami

Quinceanera location photography in Miami

Looking for the perfect quinceanera location for your quinceanera photos in Miami? Miami is a beautiful place for photography with its blue and turquoise ocean beaches and sunny blue skies.  The choice of locations is almost endless and limited only by your imagination and of course budget, you can see our latest blog for a good selection of places

There are also many websites around which will help you select a location, but you will always need to discuss your choice with your photographer first;  not all of these stunning locations may be suitable. Some may not even be willing to allow private photoshoot sessions. 

Indoor or outdoor location?

Here at Robi’s Studio, we specialize in creating the perfect quinceanera photos with many exclusive locations throughout Miami and South Florida.  Your first thought is if you like an outdoor location or you prefer an indoor one.  Of course, you could have both!  Regardless, the choice is yours but needs to best reflect your taste.  If you are the active type, for example,  you may like an outdoor location. 

Alternatively, you may like instead to feel like a princess for a day.  In that case, an indoor location may be more suitable for you.  In a later post, I will give you some hints on some of the best possible locations here and around Miami for your special day.  However, in our studio, we also offer you the latest in digital imaging so you could have some amazing photography for that special day thanks to our latest digital technology, without having to use special locations. 

Latest trends in photography

Finally, bear in mind that the ultimate trend in quinceanera photography is for fashion modelling style photography. But the choice is always entirely yours, ultimately you need to feel comfortable with whichever location you prefer. 

Here at Robi’s Studio we will always make time to understand your objectives and will help you pick up what is most appropriate for your next photoshoot, both in terms of reflecting the best of your personality, as well as meeting your budgets.

Quinceanera location photography in Miami