A little over a week ago I photographed Lucent Dossier at The Edison in downtown Los Angeles. The best way I can think to describe watching Lucent Dossier is by simply saying that it. was. AMAZING. Truly a performance unlike anything I’ve ever witnessed. It didn’t even feel like they were “performing” most of the time; it was just so organic and seamless that you felt like you were a part of the era they were channeling. I was blown away by all the thought that went into how they used the space and all the little surreal details they added in order to create an experience I’ll never forget. If you ever get the chance, I highly recommend that you all see them once in your life. It is well worth it. I hope I can go back this Wednesday and shoot them again!

I photographed the Ventura County Derby Darlins at their inter-league bout last weekend to add to the roller derby photo essay I’m working on. They had the disco team–whose name I can’t remember–(in silver) versus the punk rock team–the CBGB’s–(in gold), and if memory serves, I believe the CBGB’s won. It’s become challenging me to find new persectives and new moments the more and more I photograph derby, while also trying to get that one essential action shot (nope, I still don’t have it… but I’m getting closer). In any case, here are my favorite shots:

New month, new project:

(Wall art by Aurora Armijo)

I’m still trying to figure it all out, as it is by far the most challenging project I’ve ever taken on. Expect a series of experiments to follow–some may succeed, some may fail, but hopefully I’ll create something meaningful with it in the end.