Recuerdo: A Tribute to Heritage and Memory

At RED Frame Studios, storytelling lies at the heart of every photograph we create.

"Recuerdo", our latest original project, is a vivid exploration of Latina culture, identity, and ancestral protection. Inspired by traditions steeped in resilience and beauty, this visual narrative weaves together elements that transcend time-marigolds, ravens, and striking, modern femininity.

The image's subject stands tall and grounded, her silhouette framed by a sky of possibility, while the marigolds at her feet evoke memories of Día de los Muertos. The ravens, symbolic messengers between realms, soar above her, binding the present to the wisdom of the past. The interplay of bold red tones and soft natural light creates a visual tension that mirrors the strength and vulnerability inherent in cultural preservation.

This project is more than a photograph-it is a recuerdo (a memory). It's a testament to those who came before us, a celebration of the rituals that guide us, and an homage to the enduring power of legacy.

As a Bay Area-based studio, we feel deeply connected to the rich diversity of our community. Recuerdo is a love letter to the cultures that shape our city, a space where tradition meets modernity, and history finds its place in the now.