Hunter Gatherer Collaboration

This has been sitting as a Draft for far too long. I just began my second Flamenco session at the Clinard Dance Theater where I try and brainwash my body into doing things it has no familiarity with. In fact, the beautiful subject in these photos is also my instructor. Marisela is stunning. Watching any Flamenco performance is mesmerizing but even more so when you actually know the dancer and see how the art transcends into their daily being. It's funny revisiting these images because I had taken them prior to starting Flamenco and now I recognize how much energy and strength went into so many of these poses. Flamenco arm movements are real and HARD.
This collaboration began one dewy morning in Humboldt Park where I met Laura (Hunter Gatherer) and Marisela. It was all very organic, figuratively and literally. Laura brought out a morose aesthetic in my work that I don't often try. The last few shots were taken by the water which was fitting as Laura's latest work is inspired by bait and tackle. I'm extremely fond of these images and they are only a handful of the entire set.

Jewelry: Hunter Gatherer | Clothing: NUIT Clothing 

(Skirt & Shawl are Model's own)

Model/Dancer: Marisela Tapia | Styling: Laura Prieto-Velasco

See the entire set on Flickr

Sixth sense.

Rarely do I make an effort to archive what I wear. Once in a blue moon it happens and usually more as an accident. However, there's an added sense it adds to the memory of that day. I can recall more details and feel far more sentimental if for some reason I can make an association with what I wore. Almost like a 6th sense.

so here are recent days I recall fondly.