101 Year Old Portrait

 

101 years ago, my paternal grandparents, Máximo and Luisa Córdova married on this day, May 29th, 1921. It was Sunday as today. They had eight children. Only four of them got to adulthood (2 boys and 2 girls). My dad, Luis Córdova was one of them. There is a tradition passing the name Luis/Luisa in my paternal family. My maiden's name is Luisa Córdova. I also passed the name to my son. My dad was the fifth child and the last boy. My aunts were born after him. There is only one of this marriage’s children living. He is the first- born. His name is Carlos Enrique. He turned 100 years old two weeks ago. My dad passed away in 2020. He was 93 years old. I’m so grateful for this portrait that proof they lived because they exist in photos. A birth certificate proofs you were born, a death certificate proofs you died, but a portrait proof you lived. This is a legacy that have survived more than 100 years. It is film, it is a printed portrait not a digital file.

In this digital era, print your portraits. Believe me, there is not any more exciting thing that printing them and display them with proud at your home. Printed portraits are incredibly important, I -a portrait photographer- can capture a certain moment in time, and it will be preserved for generations to come. They will be able to see and enjoy this memory again and again. Do you exist in portraits?...

Christianne | Gorgeous Mama

I had the honor to photograph this gorgeous expecting mama and she is a talented Hair & Make-Up Artist located in 5230 Denton Hwy Suite 100, Haltom City, TX, 76148. She specializes in hair and make-up services. She offers moisturizing hair treatments that leaves dry strands shiny and conditioned. This intensive treatment is for anyone with extremely weakened and damaged hair due to use of hair dryers, irons and/or other chemical treatments. She also has a hair smoothing treatment for curly hair named Brazilian blowout. It nourishes and controls the frizz of your unruly or damaged hair. It leaves the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparts volume, lightness, gloss, etc. 

She does several hair coloring techniques like balayage, babylights, highlights, lowlights, ombré, etc. She also does haircuts just for women.

She offers a natural waterproof make-up ideal for brides, bridemaids, quinceanera, seniors or any other event. It includes lashes. 

She was spectacular at her photo session that was very easy to get amazing pictures. These are some of them.

Ingrid Diaz Calatayud | A woman portrait

She is a proud mom of two boys, and married to her better half. She is an engineer. Her hobbies are puzzles, and brain games. She loves yoga, running, and follow her kids to their activities.  

She is interested in self growth, nutrition, and medicine. She loves people, and friendship. She enjoys doing outdoor activities, exercise, and spend time in family. 

Her session was amazing. She followed all my suggestions about posing her. It was an easy going session, and I remember I asked her: "are you sure you didn't model before?" and we both laughed. 

During the fitting appointment, we tried some dresses and I gave her my point of view about clothing. We ended picking up four changes of clothes. I really enjoyed photographing her. 

Here are some more pictures of her. I also want to thank to Cassondra Dickens, owner of LUSH Bridal Beauty https://www.lushbridalbeauty.com/. She did the hair and make-up for this session. She did an amazing job.