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Red, for a Reason
By Daniel Acuña
November 12, 2026
I wanted a Latina woman in red. That was the entire pitch. I didn’t have a mood board. I had a color.
Blame Kelly LeBrock. What stuck with me from The Woman in Red wasn’t the plot (mostly Gene Wilder making terrible decisions). It was the way she carried herself. She wore red like it was her idea, and every head in the room turned.
I didn’t want to remake the movie. I wanted that feeling, with a Latina woman who owns her confidence and doesn’t apologize for it. Serina was the one. Red dress, red sandals, a rose in her hair, and a look that says she’s already heard every line you’re about to try. I barely had to direct her. Mostly, I just tried to keep up.
The roses got their own moment, resting in a basket on the iron chair with a few petals bruised from a long day of being props. They earned their close-up.
We also photographed Serina with a basket of lemons and apples. Lemons aren’t red. I’m aware. They’re getting a series of their own soon, because every good story needs a sequel.
And yes, we shot some nudes too. Turns out red sandals go with everything.
Why keep creating? Because I’m not ready to be the guy who talks about photography more than he shoots it.
More from the set soon.
If you’ve got a portrait idea of your own, even if it’s just a color, send me a message. I’ll bring the camera. You bring the attitude.
Stay tuned.
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