Quinceañera Velie Alexi Williams: Traditional Celebration of “15 Años” in Belize

“Quinceañera sometimes called fiesta de quince añosfiesta de quinceañeraquince años or simply quince, is the celebration of a girl’s fifteenth birthday in parts of Latin America. This birthday is celebrated differently from any other birthday, as it marks the transition from childhood to young womanhood.”

Paz family was the first one that accept me and my family around them and they make us consider ourselfs part of their family. So, this event was very closed to my heart as I know the entire family and around them I feel HOME!

Velie Alexi Williams, her 15th Birthday was traditionally celebrated with immediate family (a huge family). All I can say is “WOW”, amazing party details and Alexi is a pure belizean beauty!

The church was all dressed up for ceremony, the family spirit and happiness and emotions was the mood of the day.

Here are first photos from last night:

Velie Alexi Williams 15 Años, Church Ceremony

Velie Alexi Williams 15 Años, Church Ceremony

Velie Alexi Williams 15 Años, Church Ceremony

Quinceanera – Velie Alexi Williams

Catholic Church Ceremony

Catholic Church from San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize

Velie Alexi Williams 15 Años, Church Ceremony

Church Ceremony moment

Sister & Brother

Sister & Brother

Family Portrait

Father & daughter

Happiness & emotions

Daddy’s little girl…

Mother & daughter, portrait

Mother & daughter

Grandparents

Grandparents

 

Family

Family

Family Portrait

15 Years old, Portrait

Velie Alexi Williams

a close relationship with God

On our way to the party

Quinceanera portrait!

Photos with guests will be posted sometimes in January.

 

 

 

Halloween Birthday Birthday Party at Rojo, Belize

A Birthday Party… and being in the night of Halloween, of course, we made it a theme party. I am not a huge fan of monsters and stuff, but when I heard that

IF YOU SCARE THE BAD SPIRITS IN THE HALLOWEEN NIGHT, THEY’LL STAY AWAY FROM YOU FROM THE ENTIRE YEAR”, I transform from a normal housewife into a bloody victim!

My husband, did not wanted to be anything else, but my husband, so, he stayed the way he was. We had a wolf-man, a witch, a vampire, a bloody chef, 1 sets of Barbie& Ken, 1 set of Zombies, and our friend, Greg was Old Tommy Bahama model.

I don’t want to talk about this, but I’m taking a moment to say that this was Greg’s last Halloween. Is hard to believe that he’s not longer with us. RIP Greg, we’ll always remember our last party together.

Getting Ready. Makeup Fun! (watch the clip I posted on my facebook page):

 

Chef Jeff said: "I had some issues with the staff, but I'm good now. Getting your pizza ready" :))

Chef Jeff said: “I had some issues with the staff, but I’m good now. Getting your pizza ready” :))

Here you go! PIZZA SERVED!

Halloween 2012!

Viv & Fin, At Rojo, North Ambergris Caye, Belize

CREEPY HALLOWEEN 2012!

I-Phone self portrait :)))

Halloween Portrait, WolfMan and Vampire

Preparing make-up and practicing my new role…

Those 2 make this happen. So much FUN!

Turning ON for Halloween 2012! Me & my friend! :))

Halloween Creepy Portrait, Zombies

Barbie & Ken, real life stuff…

Happy Birthday, B!
Happy Birthday, B! Thank you for having us!

WItch & Wolf-Man

WItch & Wolf-Man

Husband & Wife, in real life and also at Halloween party

Husband & Wife, in real life and also at Halloween party

Zombie Barbie & Ken, Creepy Altar, Halloween 2012

Zombie Barbie & Ken, Halloween 2012

Double pair, Barbie & Ken! Before & After

Double pair, Barbie & Ken! Before & After

Husband & Wife in real life – some pizza issues

Husband & Wife in real life – love ♥

Dancing, Wine, Photos & Wine! With my best friends.

Husband & Wife

Us, as Husband & Wife!

“Did you just said you want my beer?!”

Kind of friends…

Definitely friends!

Birthday Cake, prepared by wolf-man!

Happy Birthday, B! Wish you many more!

Zombie Pair for Halloween…

Our Halloween 2012, Group Photo

Our Halloween 2012, Group Photo

 

Flavors of Belize. The Cookbook. Launch Party at Biltmore

Flavors of Belize is  is one of the most amazing projects I had the pleasure to work. An amazing experience as I was involved in this project by photographing behind the scenes, environmental photos from around Belize and finishing by photographing the launch party.

The final product is just amazing. The finesse of the book, the quality of editing, the way the recipes are explained… everything is perfect! Tanya McNab is well known for her attention to details and she did this project perfect! The entire team was amazing and so much fun!

Back in december I blogged about this (Click Here if you want to read) and now I’ll blog about this cookbook launch party. A massive hit! Fabulous event! Around 400 people attended. The food was cooked on scenes and was amazingly delicious. Of course, all the food cooked on scene is in the cookbook, so all the guests had a chance to try it there. Famous recipes from famous restaurants from all around Belize, are in this cookbook. Each restaurant cooked his own recipe, the way is in cookbook. Was out of this world! Just amazing amazing!

The venue was perfect for this! Biltmore Hotel from Belize City was absolutely magnificent decorated and everything made you feel part of a fairytale.

To buy online click here and add the link www.flavorsofbelize.com.

Enjoy the photos!

 

Belize Bank 25th Anniversary. At Radisson, Belize City

This past friday (May 11 2012), Belize Bank celebrated the 25th Anniversary. This was my first time while I was working with them and I just loved it. Location was fantastic (Radisson Hotel), the food exquisite and the fun, all around.

After few speeches and our prime minister, Dean Barrow, revealing the new logo of Belize Bank, everyone enjoyed and celebrate until late.

I felt honoured that I was the photographer chosen for this event. Thank you!

I will leave my photos to speak better.

Oh, and THANK YOU Cindy, my gorgeous assistant that helped me the entire evening. I look forward to work with you in the future ;)

Enjoy!

Yacht and Sea Party with Belikin. At Sandbar

Tuesday I photographed a Belikin wrap-party for the Funk Factory Film crew at the  Sandbar. It was one of the most fantastic parties I have ever attended. The Funk Factory Film crew has been in Belize for two weeks shooting a Belikin commercial which is tentatively scheduled to air in August.

I loved the cold beer, the bright tropical sunshine, Nolan’s famous BBQ chicken, the crystal clear water, the beautiful models, the laughter and the whole afternoon.

I can say that this photoshoot is in my very top favourite photoshoots all time. So much fun that I almost feel guilty to call it work!

 I will always accept an invitation to a Party with Belikin, they know how to have fun!!!