Tears and Laughter – A Emotional 15th for Nicole

Before heading out of town, I had a chance to photograph Nicole’s quinceanera, a traditional celebration in the Hispanic community of young girls turning 15. Nicole’s quince was a day full of emotion, from the mass to the end of the reception at the Col Ballroom. Here are some highlights of that special day:

Nicole takes a moment to remember her late brother on her quinceanera.

A portrait I took of Nicole at the Botanical Center in Rock Island.

Nicole said she knew she was supposed to ask her dad to dance, but she asked her mother first instead.

Nicole dancing a storm with the girls in her courte.

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