Feliz dia de la Independencia!

Posted on September 16, 2009

Contrary to popular belief in some parts of the US, Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) is NOT the celebration of Mexico’s Independence day. Today, September 16th is Mexico’s celebration of it’s Independence!

A quick history lesson: September 15th : What is now known as El Grito de Dolores (the scream of Dolores) happened late on the 15th. This started the war by leading the insurgents into Guanajuato where many Spaniards were and on the morning of the 16th the revolution began.
I’ve talked about my home state, Guanajuato before. The capital is also named the same Guanajuato. Here many battles were fought during the 11 years long fight towards freedom from the Spaniards.
There were many heroes in this story, some had their heads hung in Plaza’s by the Spanish, some fought with nothing more than sticks and stones but there was one man ridiculed his whole life for his physical & mental deformities who showed great heroism. He is known as El Pipila (read more about this here). He now stands overlooking the city of Guanajuato ever so watchful. This image (October 2007) is a small tribute to him, taken from el Jardin de la Union.

-disclaimer I am in no way a Mexican history buff. Mexico’s history is so rich and diverse as well as dates back many many civilizations worth. However I am proud to be Mexicana ( even if I’m also very Americanized)




Miguel & Elda: Sneak Peek of the Wedding

Posted on September 5, 2009

Hi everyone! This post will be a Bi-lingual for all my paisanos! (Paisano= someone from your same country.)
-Hola a todos! Este sera bi-lingue para todos mis paisanos. (disculpas por la falta de ortografia)

Sorry it’s been a while- I’ve been crazy busy.
-Perdon que desde hace mucho que no escribo- he esta tan ocupada que casi me vuelvo loca.

I am very tempted to leave you only this image as a sneak peek.
-La tentacion de solo ensenarles una foto es DEMASIADA!

However I know if I did Miguel & Elda would hunt me down and torture me for being such a Tease. So … I will give you a few more images.
-Pero, se que si lo hago Miguel y Elda me buscan y me dan coscorones por ser tan mala onda. Y entonces … Les dejare unas cuantas fotos mas.

And say nothing else but ..a full posting will follow!
Y no dire nada mas… pero les prometo mas fotos seguiran!





Film Friday: New York 35mm

Posted on April 10, 2009

I’m sure you will have noticed, if you are a regular follower of my blog that I LOVE NEW YORK!! The below images were taken back in October 2008 when I went to NY for the Lucie Awards. Who incidentally are hosting Month of Photography in LA. So if you are in the Los Angeles area you definitely do not want to miss any of these events during MOPLA!!

On to film. All the below images were taken with a pentax as I was on a walking tour of DUMBO and then later over by Wall Street.

As you can see I love to travel and if you want me to come out to your city for a portrait session and or wedding I definitely would be happy to! Contact me and let’s chat.





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