My name is Andrea Cardenas and I am a portrait photographer in Highlands Ranch, CO. I was born and raised in El Salvador and moved to Highlands Ranch when I was ten years old. Coming from a third world country really made me appreciate the beauty and opportunities of this country. The only family members that I have in this country are my parents and my sister; they mean everything to me.

When I realized how much joy photographs of loved ones bring to people, I couldn’t see myself doing any other kind of photography. I believe photographs can be taken for granted; however, I know that a photograph of someone you love can be something you really appreciate down the road. When I’m taking someone’s photograph, I like to show a piece of who they are. I’ve always been fascinated by how people evolve as their life goes on and I want my photographs to remind people of a point in time of their life.

Fun Facts:

-          My dog Sookie is my world

-          My happy place is laying on a hammock, drinking a coconut and reading a book at my aunt’s beach house in El Salvador

-          My favorite color is purple

-          My biggest fear is a star-nosed mole (Look it up at your own risk)

-          Helping people is what makes me happiest.

-          I love checklists; I list things I already did just so I can check it off