Diana Markosian Yuliett Abreu Rodriguez, 15, poses for a portrait in a traditional dress at Estudio Mayer. Along with a more traditional dress, Yuliett posed in a modern outfit to embrace her transition to womanhood © Diana Markosian | Magnum Photos

Diana Markosian A girl rides around her neighbourhood in a pink 1950s convertible as her community gathers to celebrate her 15th birthday © Diana Markosian | Magnum Photos

Diana Markosian Teens gather in the courtyard of a church as they prepare for their friend’s quinceañera festivities © Diana Markosian | Magnum Photos

Diana Markosian Girls stand outside their friend’s quinceañera venue as they wait for their big entrance © Diana Markosian | Magnum Photos

Diana Markosian A girl steps on to the seat of a vintage Chevrolet after she has been paraded around town © Diana Markosian | Magnum Photos

Diana Markosian Amanda Beatriz Llanes Cruz, 15, poses for a portrait at Estudio Mayer, a family-run quinceañera salon in Havana, Cuba. Traditionally, quinceañera photos feature girls in large dresses and crowns, b (...)