Kerry Chavez is a professional photographer, documentary editor, and founder of Kerry Chavez Photography, specialising in quinceañeras and other culturally significant milestones. Her signature style weaves together colour, emotion, and heritage—capturing tradition with honesty, dignity, and beauty.
Born in Australia to Peruvian parents, Kerry grew up between two cultures. That duality continues to shape her creative vision: intentional, thoughtful, and deeply rooted in identity and legacy.
Kerry holds a Bachelor of Screen Production from the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS), where she developed a strong foundation in storytelling, editing, and visual narrative.
Her post-production career includes work on internationally recognised documentaries such as 'Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story (Prime Video)', 'Folau (ABC)', and 'Drug Lords: The Takedown (National Geographic)'. She has collaborated with leading production companies including Spectrum Films, ABC, In Films, and Beyond Productions—bringing a sharp editorial eye and deep respect for the stories she helps craft.
Today, Kerry focuses her lens on quinceañeras, family legacies, and intergenerational celebrations. Each session is more than a photoshoot—it’s a collaborative space where families feel seen, celebrated, and affirmed. Her bilingual approach—across both language and emotional nuance—allows her to connect across cultures, generations, and experiences.
Her images don’t simply preserve a moment.
They carry it forward.
- Kerry chavez
KERRY CHAVEZ
ABOUT
“Photography, to me, is proof: that we lived, we laughed, we belonged. But more than that—it’s a gift for the children. A way for them to look back and see where they come from. To know their joy mattered, their culture mattered, and their family stories were worth remembering.
Because photography holds it all—the beauty of life, the weight of death, and everyone in between.”
“From a young age, I understood what it meant to live between languages and traditions—to be translated culturally, visually, spiritually,” she says. “My work is about making our local families visible.”
family photo in front of sydney opera house in 2005
my MOTHER with her work colleagues at WESTMEAD HOSPITAL
in 1990s
grandmother (to the left)
Mother ((to the right)
Kerry Age 1 in the pink dress
Claudia Age 7 in black dress
my Father at sydney habour in 1980s
from lovers to my loving parents (1st christmas together in 1989)
My Quinceañera in 2013 Through Skydiving
last photo of my brother ian
(1995-1997)
A Daughter, a Sister, and a Second-Generation Immigrant
photos of my peruvian parents and MY family in sydney australia
My work is rooted in legacy, culture, and the duty to remember. I’m not just a photographer—I’m a second-generation Latina, and every image I take is a way to protect what too often gets lost, ignored, or erased.
Photographing quinceañeras and children is more than a creative act. It’s personal. It’s political. In a world where families like mine have had to fight just to be seen—especially amid growing anti-immigrant rhetoric—every photo session becomes a quiet act of resistance. A way to say: our joy matters. Our stories matter.
For migrant and Indigenous communities, family portraits aren’t just memories. They’re proof—of survival, strength, and identity. These images remind our children where they come from, and that they belong.
Now living and working in Australia, I feel a responsibility to honour these truths—not only here, but everywhere. When I see children in places like Gaza being denied even the right to live, let alone be remembered, I’m reminded of the deeper purpose behind this work. It’s not about comparing pain—but about recognising a shared truth: every child deserves safety, dignity, and memory.
That’s why a portion of every session supports humanitarian aid for children and displaced families in Gaza. When you choose to document your child’s life, you also help protect another’s. Two children. One image at a time.
I approach every session with care, not to make childhood look perfect, but to tell the truth. To witness. Because photography may not fix everything—but it can remember. And that, in itself, is powerful.
If you’d like to directly support efforts in Gaza, I’ve included a link to two incredible Palestinian girls doing life-saving work on the ground. I trust them deeply, and you can follow and support their journey directly.
Documenting
history, Culture,
One Child at a Time,
mission statement
donated today to the children of gaza
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The future is Latin—bold, brilliant, and beautifully diverse. And it will be documented with care.
Kerry Chavez Photography is more than a business—it’s a living, breathing cultural commitment. As I look to the future, my vision is anchored in one belief: storytelling is power. And we, as Latines of every shade, background, and journey, deserve to see ourselves reflected with dignity, beauty, and truth.
My goal is to grow this work beyond photography. I’m building an intergenerational archive that honours the full spectrum of Latin identity—from light to dark skin, from Indigenous roots to Afro-Latin ancestry, from migrant hustle to first-generation pride. I want young people to see themselves in portraits that affirm who they are and where they come from—not just for today, but for generations to come.
In a world that still questions our belonging, my camera remains a tool of protest, preservation, and pride. I’ll keep showing up for our community—on dance floors, in kitchens, at coming-of-age celebrations and quiet family moments—because these stories are history in real time.
The future of Kerry Chavez Photography isn’t just about capturing a day. It’s about uplifting the voices, colours, and traditions that shape the rich, complex fabric of Latin culture—because we are not a single story. We never were.
This is more than photography.
This is legacy in motion.
And it’s only just beginning.
Where Cultural Memory and Creative Vision Meet
future of Kerry chavez photography
photos taken
19K
coffees consumed editing
102
Client satisfaction
120%
PHOTOGRAPHED quinceaÑera
15
photographer
1
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