Kerry Chavez is a professional photographer, documentary editor, and founder of Kerry Chavez Photography as well as the Quinceañera Australia Expo, dedicated to celebrating the beauty, culture, and tradition of quinceañeras across Sydney and beyond. Her signature style weaves colour, emotion, and heritage, capturing tradition with honesty, dignity, and beauty.
Born in Australia to Peruvian parents, Kerry grew up between two cultures. This duality shapes her creative vision—intentional, thoughtful, and deeply rooted in identity and legacy—and informs every celebration she photographs.
Kerry holds a Bachelor of Screen Production from the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS), where she honed her skills in storytelling, editing, and visual narrative. Her post-production career spans internationally recognised documentaries including Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story (Prime Video), Folau (ABC), and Drug Lords: The Takedown (National Geographic). She has collaborated with leading production companies such as Spectrum Films, ABC, In Films, and Beyond Productions—bringing a refined editorial eye and deep respect for the stories she helps tell. Today, Kerry focuses her lens on quinceañeras, family legacies, and intergenerational celebrations. Every 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, capturing moments that resonate long after the celebration ends.
Her images don’t just preserve a moment—they carry it forward, creating visual heirlooms that families treasure for generations.
-A Daughter, a Sister, and a Second-Generation Immigrant, 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)
Behind the Camera, Into My CHILDHOOD Life
photos of my peruvian parents and MY family in sydney australia
My work is rooted in legacy, culture, and the duty to remember. As a second-generation Latina, every image I create preserves what too often gets overlooked or erased—celebrating families, traditions, and identities with honesty and care.
Photographing quinceañeras, children, and family milestones is more than a creative act—it’s a way to affirm belonging and honor heritage. For migrant and Indigenous communities, these portraits are proof of strength, survival, and identity, passing stories from one generation to the next.
I believe every child deserves safety, dignity, and memory, and 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—one image at a time.
Each session is approached with care, truth, and presence, capturing moments as they are, not as they should be. Photography may not fix the world—but it can remember, witness, and empower. 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.
PReserving Stories, Embracing Culture, One Child at a Time.
mission statement
donated today to the children of gaza
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Kerry Chavez Photography is more than a business—it’s a living, breathing cultural commitment. Looking ahead, my vision is anchored in one belief: storytelling is power. 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.
At the heart of this vision is the Quinceañera Australia Expo and its community page—a space designed to bring quinceañeras to life, connect families, and celebrate Latin culture across Australia. This isn’t just an event or a website—it’s a hub where traditions are honoured, celebrations are elevated, and young women can see their joy reflected in a supportive, vibrant community.
In a world that still questions our belonging, my camera—and the Expo—remain tools of preservation, pride, and connection. 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.
The future is Latin—bold, brilliant, beautifully diverse, and celebrated at every quinceañera.
Where Cultural Memory and Creative Vision Meet
The Future of Kerry Chavez Photography
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photos taken
19K
coffees consumed editing
102
Client satisfaction
120%
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