Jen Gapay and Angie Pontani present The 16th Annual New York Burlesque Festival featuring some of the best burlesque performers all over the world. Continue reading “New York Burlesque Festival 2018”
Category: Burlesque
Wasabassco – America F*CK YEAH 2018
Doc Wasabassco calls Wonder Women all around NYC to join him and his troupe of burlesque superheroes to celebrate the good ol’ U.S. of A. at the annual America FUCK YEAH show at the Bell House in Brooklyn, NY. Continue reading “Wasabassco – America F*CK YEAH 2018”
House of Noire – Legends, Divas, & Icons
Perle Noire, The House of Noire, The Maine Attraction, and Gin Minsky joined forces to present a burlesque spectacle honoring their favorite Legends, Divas, & Icons at DROM. Continue reading “House of Noire – Legends, Divas, & Icons”
House of Noire – Femme Fatale
Perle Noire and The House of Noire performed a show that was dedicated to the female spirit at House of Yes.
House of Noire – Rehearsals
House of Noire allowed me to have a sneak peek of their new show: Femme Fatale! Here are some of the rehearsal shots!
Wasabassco’s Farewell to Hazel
December 9, 2017 – Longtime Wasabassco member Hazel Honeysuckle is moving to Las Vegas to join the cast of Absinthe! The Smart and Naked crew brought all of Hazel and Scott’s favorite acts to Gemini & Scorpio Club in the dead of winter to warm up the night!
Wasabassco’s Wizard of Oz
Nasty Canasta and the Smart and Naked Team have done it again! Wasabassco’s Wizard of Oz was an extravaganza of scripted burlesque!
Dances of Vice
Every summer the Burlesque Cruise sets sail with Dances of Vice and Manhattan by Sail at the helm. Themed evenings include 1940’s, 60’s Mod, Disco, and 1920’s. Shien Lee assembles a cast of characters sure to make a delightful evening in NY Harbor.
Shelly Watson, Cassandra Rosebeetle, Raquel Reed, Madame Rosebud, Dandy Dillinger, Shien Lee, Christina Everett, Dashing Daddy Cool.
June – September 2017
BHOF All Stars and Icons
Hosted by BenDeLaCreme, the showcase included appearances from Sassy Lassy Award winner Ophelia Flame, Dirty Martini (Miss Exotic World 2004), Jo Weldon (Author of The Burlesque Handbook), Foxy Tann and Wham Bam Nation (Best Troupe 2006), Frenchie Kiss and Jett Adore (Best Duo 2012), Gaea Lady (Best Debut 2016), Imogen Kelly (Miss Exotic World 2012), Matt Finish (Best Boylesque 2015), Midnite Martini (Miss Exotic World 2014), Mr. Gorgeous (Best Boylesque 2014), Pillow (Miss Exotic World 1995), Ray Gunn (Best Boylesque 2013), Roxi D’Lite (Miss Exotic World 2010), and Tigger! (Best Boylesque 2006).
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BHOF Tournament of Tease!
BEST DEBUT
Musette The Mistress of Mischief (Minneapolis, Minnesota) WINNER, Rubyyy Jones (London, United Kingdom) Winner, Most Innovative, Aurora Black (New York, New York), Egypt Blaque Knyle (Los Angeles, California), Elle Dorado (New Orleans, Louisiana), Faye Havoc (Vancouver, Canada), Ivory Fox (New York, New York), Jacqueline Boxx (Baltimore, Maryland), Lou Lou la Duchesse de Rière (Montreal, Canada), Miss Acrolicious (Kuopio, Finland)
BEST SMALL GROUP
Frankie Fictitious & her Tattooed Man (Oakland, California) WINNER, Kitson Sass and Pistol Prudence (Minneapolis, Minnesota), Circus de Moccos (Tokyo, Japan) Unable to perform,
BEST LARGE GROUP
Perle Noire presents The House of Noire (New York, New York) WINNER, Don’t Blink Burlesque (Tucson, Arizona), Fishnet Follies Classic Burlesque Revue (Oakland, California), Sizzling Sirens Burlesque Experience (Sacramento, California)
BEST BOYLESQUE
Chris Harder (New York, New York), Lou Henry Hoover (New York, New York) WINNER, Mercury Stardust (Madison, Wisconsin), Tito Bonito (Los Angeles, California) Most Comedic, Topher Bousquet (New York, New York)
MISS EXOTIC WORLD 2017
Medianoche (New York, New York) WINNER, Miss Exotic World 2017, the Reigning Queen of Burlesque (and Most Dazzling), Sweetpea (Minneapolis, Minnesota), Sydni Deveraux (New York, New York), Gin Minsky (Brooklyn, New York) Winner Most Classic, Jessabelle Thunder (Los Angeles, California), Lady Josephine (Montreal, Canada), Melody Mangler (Vancouver, Canada), Miss Alyssa Kitt (Sydney, Australia), Miss Bettie Bombshell (Melbourne, Australia), RedBone (Minneapolis, Minnesota), Melody Sweets (Las Vegas, Nevada)! POISON IVORY (New York, New York) Blanche DeBris (Las Vegas, Nevada) Jonny Porkpie (New York, New York)!
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FULL SHOOT HERE
Performers, please contact me for access to photos.
BHOF Movers, Shakers and Innovators
The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend 2017 kicked off in fine style last night with the Movers, Shakers and Innovators at the Orleans Showroom, Las Vegas.
Hosted by Jeez Loueez, Sailor St. Claire and Fancy Feast, the showcase included performances from Nasty Canasta (Brooklyn, New York), Lou Safire (Ipswich, England), Lola LeSoleil (Atlanta, Georgia), St. Stella (Toronto, Canada), Bella Sin (Cleveland, Ohio), Ickymuffin (Dallas, Texas), Lila Luxx (Brisbane, Australia), The Peacock Showgirls (Minneapolis, Minnesota), Harden Reddy (San Francisco/Germany), Sizzle Dizzle (Brooklyn, New York), Genie Emerald (Toronto, Canada), Kitty Von Quim (Austin, Texas), Virago Nation (Vancouver, Canada), Lola Martinet (San Francisco, California), Paris Original (Seattle, Washington), Lady Satan (San Francisco, California), and The Vertical Side Show (Chicago, Illinois).
See more photos shot exclusively for www.21stcenturyburlesque.com
FULL SHOOT HERE.
Performers, please feel free to contact me for access to photos.
Holier Than Thou
Kitten ‘n’ Lou, Holier than Thou at Joe’s Pub March 31 2017
produced by Thirsty Girl Productions.
FULL SHOOT HERE
Dita Von Teese
Dita Von Teese: Art of the Teese. February 18, 2017, Gramercy Theater, NYC with Quitabee, Ginger Valentine, Catherine D’Lish, Dirty Martini, Jett Adore, and Murray Hill
NYBF 2016
Angie Pontani and Thirsty Girl Productions present the New York Burlesque Festival 2016!
Wasabassco Party Mix
Burlesque Cruise July
Dances of Vice’s Burlesque Sail aboard City Clipper
July 7, 2016 with Albert Cadabra, Bettina May, Velvetina Taylor, Lady Alchemy and Ronnie Magri
Full Shoot HERE
America F*ck Yeah!
Wasabassco’s 6th Annual America Fuck Yeah 4th of July Extravaganza!
The Bell House, Brooklyn July 3, 2016
Full Shoot HERE
Burlesque Sail
Dances of Vice Burlesque Sail!
Hosted by Bastard Keith, Featuring: Madam Rosebud, Lilin, Raquel Reed
www.dancesofvice.com
Full Shoot HERE
LBF All Stars
LBF Sideshow
LBF Gin & Jazz
LBF Treasure Island
May 2016, Dingwall’s Camden, UK
http://www.londonburlesquefest.com
FULL SHOOT HERE!
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LBF Twisted Cabaret
LBF Nerdlesque
LBF Tattoo Revue
Weds, May 11 2016, Dingwall’s Camden, UK
If lipstick and ink is your thing, this all new signature show will get under your skin. Beautifully ornate body art is on display with a raucous revue of ladies and gentlemen. The show that leaves a forever lasting impression!
Hosted by Dee Riley with Aima Indigo, Asimov Atomsmasher, Foxy P. Cox, Lou Safire, Tinker Bell, Oh! Carolina, Lulu Vesper, Lou-Leigh Blue, and TurrrboCherry.
http://www.londonburlesquefest.com
FULL SHOOT HERE!
Trixie Little: Queen of Everything
On the heels of her win as the reigning Queen of Burlesque, Trixie Little has created a f*ckloric folktale, The Queen of Everything.
Milk maid Trixie Litttlewurst is subject to the demands of a giant Cuckoo Clock, until a chance encounter with an old beggar woman launches Trixie on the ultimate heroine’s journey to retrieve the crown that will give her her freedom.
STARRING Trixie Little, Ede Nightcrawler and Georgia Sanford. Directed by Justine Williams, Co-Produced by Sapphire Jones & Trixie Little, Co-Written by Justine Williams and Trixie Little. With live, original music by Gato Loco.
April 1-17 at the Celebration of Whimsy (COW) Theater
21-A Clinton Street (between Houston and Stanton in the Lower East Side) New York, NY
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Nerdlesque 2016
Held at The Marlin Room at Webster Hall
The Nerdlesque Festival is the first ever festival dedicated to nerd and pop culture related burlesque. Created in 2014, this annual festival showcases the best in nerdlesque from across the globe, brought together for one jam-packed weekend in New York City full of shows, classes, parties, panels, and more! As the popularity of nerd-friendly burlesque and cabaret rises daily, this festival aims to encourage and foster the development of nerdlesque as an art form and a community. From April 1-3, 2016, our powers combine to turn New York City into the epicenter of glittery naked nerdery!
For more information on Headliners, Hosts, and Events, visit NerdlesqueFest.com!
Hosted by Bastard Keith, the evening will be headlined by Indigo Blue (Seattle)
and Jeez Loueez (Chicago). Other featured performers include Al Lykya
(Seattle); Furiosa’s Femmes featuring members of Nerd Girl Burlesque,
PeepshowTO, and Queen of Cups (Michigan); Iris Explosion (New York); Kinetic
Kristen (Nashville); Lady Drew Blood (Seattle); Lefty Lucy (New Orleans); Lilly
Rascal (Chicago); MaMarie LaVeaux (Indianapolis); Mary Vice (Philadelphia);
Molly Macabre (Dallas); Nina La Voix (Brooklyn); Dangrrr Doll and Red Herring (Ontario).
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NYSB Showcase
Dirty Martini’s Student Showcase at the Slipper Room, Jan 2016. Featured here: Holly Honeypot, Striker Posey, Lulu Limoncella, Lillian Bustle, Jo “Boobs” Weldon, and Dirty Martini.
Wasabassco PJ Party
All the cool girls will be there and we’re even inviting the b-o-y-s too so no one is going to get much sleep at this sleepover; but there’s definitely going to be pillow fights, plenty of kissing practice, and lots of tassel twirling – and we totally have the keys to the liquor cabinet, too! Put on your best pajamas, pack your teddy bear, and ask your mom if you can come stay over at Wasabassco’s PAJAMA PARTY … and totally tell your hot older brother he’s invited too.
Wasabassco’s PAJAMA PARTY stars Chris Harder, Dangrrr Doll, Doc Wasabassco, Evelyn Vinyl, Hazel Honeysuckle, Medianoche, Nasty Canasta, Qualms Galore, Sydni Deveraux, Tiger Bay and more.
Full Shoot HERE
Downton Abbey BulyQ
Hotsy Totsy Burlesque’s tribute to one of the most watched dramatic television shows in the world, Masterpiece Theater’s Downtown Abbey.
Featuring Cherry Pitz, Clara Coquette, Petite Renard, the aerial duo Leo Teo & Raven Wazoo. With gogo by Erika Rodgers and kittening by Pearls Daily. Hosted by Handsome Brad.
Legends Calendar Show!
Tiny Twist Productions Presents:
The 4th Annual Calendar Burlesque Show
An official BHoF challenge. Help us get the Legends to Vegas!
Buy Your Calendar
Hosted by World Famous BoB
With Tribute Performances by:
Tiny Twist, Clara Coquette, Vada James, Zoe Ziegfeld, Corvette LeFace, Rosey LaRouge, Madame Rosebud, Darlinda Just Darlinda, Lily LeCroix, Miss Indigo Blue, Dirty Martini
Gogo artists: Minx Arcana, Wae Messed, Gemini Blitz
Raffle Ladies: Varla Velour & Stockholm Filly
Legend Guest of Honor: Jean Idelle
& Special appearance by Burlesque Lengend: Suzette Fontaine “the wild one”
Full Shoot HERE
Kitten N Lou
What happens when a bodacious burlesque star and a diminutive drag king fall in love? Showbiz magic! Kitten N’ Lou, the world’s show-BUSIEST couple are an award winning ‘fluorescent Fred and Ginger’ who will dance, lip sync and strip their way through an evening of hilarious high-camp hijinks.
Or at least that’s the plan…
OVEREXPOSED! was created by Kitten N’ Lou in collaboration with RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 6 star, BenDeLaCreme.
Kitten N’ Lou are OVEREXPOSED!
October 28th, 10pm
Tickets: $20 adv, $25 at the door
($15 with code SHAKEIT)
Joe’s Pub
425 Lafayette Street
NY, NY 10003
Wasabassco Gilda’s Club Benefit
Wasabassco’s Benefit for Gilda’s Club
Starring: BooBess, Cecilia Roux, Dolly Debutante, Evelyn Vinyl, Gal Friday, Genie Adagio, Jenny C’est Quoi, Jezebel Express, Kita St Cyr, Legs Malone, Nasty Canasta, Nina La Voix, Puss-N-Boots, Sapphire Jones, Wae Messed, Zoe Ziegfeld and more
About Gilda’s Club NYC: Gilda’s Club NYC (GCNYC) was founded in 1995 in memory of Gilda Radner, the talented comedian and original cast member of Saturday Night Live who passed away in 1989 from ovarian cancer. GCNYC’s mission is to support, educate and empower cancer patients and their families. A cancer diagnosis can be an extremely isolating experience which triggers many emotions including fear, anger, depression and an overwhelming sense of helplessness. Currently more than 4,200 men, women, teens, and children attend free support groups, educational lectures and workshops at the West Village clubhouse or at hospital partners around NYC. At Gilda’s Club NYC, we believe no one should face cancer alone. or more information about Gilda’s Club NYC, visit http://www.gildasclubnyc.org
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NYBF 2015 Golden Pasties
NYBF 2015 Spectacular
NYBF 2015 Premiere
NYBF Friday Premiere Party at Brooklyn Bowl
Performers: feel free to repost from the gallery, please be sure to tag and give proper credit to @ohhoneybeavers
See FULL SHOOT HERE
NYBF 2015 Teaser
BHoF: Legends
legends started performing 1940’s-1970’s. They are so gracious and elegant and RAUNCHY!!
View the full shoot HERE
BHoF: Miss Exotic World
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BHoF: Icons and All-Stars
Hosted by Emcees Ernie Von Schmaltz and Victoria DeVille, BHoF Weekend Closed with Performances by BHoF All Stars!
Ernie Von Schmaltz and Victoria DeVille
Miss Indigo Blue
Ray Gunn
Dirty Martini
Roxi D’Lite
Michelle L’Amour
Stephanie Blake
Tigger!
LouLou D’vil
View the Full Shoot HERE
BHoF 2015 Movers Shakers & Innovators
See the full shoot of the second act of the Movers Shakers and Innovators show HERE
Miss Cherry On Top goes to the moon and claims it for BHoF!
Tansy took the cake tonight and I’m so glad I got my camera working again before it happened!!
Wasabassco: Naked Detective
Littlefield in Brooklyn, NY April 23, 2015
Wasabassco Mystery Hour presents: The Case of the Falling Starlet sponsored by… Pasties! With Nasty Canasta as The Naked Detective and Sapphire Jones as her helpful housegirl. Also starring BooBess, Cecilia Roux, Doc Wasabassco, Gal Friday, Hazel Honeysuckle, Mala Morrigan, Man Candy, Sydni Deveraux and Tigger!
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Twin Peaks
Pink Room Burlesque’s Twin Peaks: An Invitation to Love. March 6, 2015 Parkside Lounge, NYC.
Hosted by Schaffer the Darklord; Performances by: Amelia Bareparts, Anja Keister, Legs Malone, Miz Margo “The Flying Fox”, Ruby Valentine & Francine “The Lucid Dream” – Petite Renard Kitten. Special appearance by Matt Wolfe
An Invitation to Love: Valentine’s Day might disappoint but, like music, there is always love in the air at The Pink Room Burlesque! If romance fizzles in February, here’s another chance to make it sizzle with more Twin Peaks burlesque! Your life may sometimes feel like a soap opera within a soap opera but at The Pink Room there is only love and other weird, scary shit. On Friday, March 6th, join Deputy Andy and his baby mama Lucy Moran while we discover Agent Cooper’s one true love: DONUTS. One Eyed Jack’s madam “Blackie” leads you down a dark road of sex and drugs while “good ol’ Pete” Martell serves his love of coffee piping hot – and hopefully without a fish in the percolator. The Lady in the Radiator keeps the room steaming hot with some Eraserhead realness and producer, Francine “The Lucid Dream” has some surprises in store as Invitation to Love’s Jade/Emerald.
The Pink Room Burlesque is a tribute to and satire of the works of David Lynch. Since the anniversary of Laura Palmer’s death in February of 2011, Francine and The Pink Room cast have covered everything from Twin Peaks, Fire Walk With Me, Blue Velvet, Wild At Heart, to Lost Highway, Mulholland Drive, Eraserhead & Inland Empire.
Full Shoot HERE
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Wasabassco Super Heroes and Villains
January 23, 2015 was the annual meeting of W.A.S.A.B.A.S.S.C.O. – the World Accord for Superhero / Archenemesis Balance And Stability Striptease Co-Operative – as they paired up the newest stark-naked supervillains who will menace this fair city with the brave heroes who will bare all to keep the streets safe!
Starring Nasty Canasta, Sydni Deveraux, Dangrrr Doll, Hazel Honeysuckle, Lux LaCroix, Nina La Voix, Mala Morrigan, Stache Novak, Evelyn Vinyl, Doc Wasabassco, Penny Wren and Living Statue Galatea!
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D20 Game Night
D20 Burlesque Game Night at Parkside Lounge, November 22, 2014. Featuring Anja Kiester, Kita St. Cyr, Taylor Sweet, Nelson Lugo, Vada James, Fem Appeal, Velvet Kensington, and Tiger Bay on gogo.
View the Full Shoot HERE
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Wasabassco 10th Anniversary
The 13 hour extravaganza that was the Wasabassco 10th Anniversary was indeed spectacular!
Doc hosted quite the party, complete with food trucks, live bands, photo booth with Ellen Stagg, and hour upon hour of the best burlesque in NYC and North America!!
Performers: Nasty Canasta, Evelyn Vinyl, BooBess, Jenny C’est Quoi, Chris Harder, Red Herring, Dolly Debutante, Ivory Fox, Donny Vomit, Michael Momentum, Kita St Cyr, Chris McDaniel, Dangrrr Doll, Albert Cadabra, Nina La Voix, Stormy Leather, Medianoche, Hazel Honeysuckle, Nicky Ninedoors, Perle Noire, Vikki Likkerish, Lily Faye, Penny Wren, Marlo Marquise, Cherry Brown, Mr. Gorgeous, Trixie Little, Ludella Hahn, Mischief Molly, Stache Novak, Poison Ivory, Peekaboo Pointe, GiGi La Femme, Sapphire Jones, Stormy Leather, Sydni Deveraux, Doc Wasabassco
Bands: The Gelber & Manning Band, Alex Battles & The Whiskey Rebellion, Empire Beats, Amour Obscur
You can find the Full Shoot HERE!
Performers, if you would like a non-watermarked version of any of your photos, please contact me.
You can find the Full Shoot HERE!
NYBF 2014 Golden Pasties
September 28, 2014. The NYBF hosted The Golden Pasties at the Highline Ballroom. Hosted by Bastard Keith, Tunes provided by DJ Fresh Prince of Darkness. Performers included: VAL VALENTINE, PERLE NOIRE & GIN MINSKY (NYC), LITTLE BROOKLYN (NYC), MINNIE TONKA (NYC), LOU HENRY HOOVER (SEATTLE), PEEKABOO POINTE (NYC), KITTY LITTEUR (AUSTRALIA), BURGUNDY BRIXX (CANADA), BETTIE BLACKHEART (HELSINKI), RUBENESQUE BURLESQUE (OAKLAND, CA), MISS VAMPFIRE (ITALY), CALAMITY CHANG (NYC), THE HARLETTES (CANADA), TRILLIAN (NEW ZEALAND), HAZEL HONEYSUCKLE (NYC), GRACE GOTHAM (NYC), BEN FRANKLIN (NYC), AMBER RAY (NYC), CORVETTE LE FACE (NYC), DELILAH (NYC), THE DIZZY DAISIES (HELSINKI)
You can find the Full Shoot HERE!
Performers, if you would like a non-watermarked version of any of your photos, please contact me.
You can find the Full Shoot HERE!
NYBF 2014 Premier Party
The Pontani Sisters and Thirsty Girl Productions present The New York Burlesque Festival, hosting burlesque, boylesque, and acrobatic acts from around the world! Albert Cadabra Hosted and DJ Fresh Prince of Darkness provided the thumpin’ bass at Brooklyn Bowl. Performers included: MAXI MILLIONS (AZ), ELLE DORADO (NEW ORLEANS), DOLORES DAQUIRI (AUSTRALIA), JONNY PORKPIE (NYC), MENA DOMINA (NM), SYDNI DEVERAUX (NYC), SAUCI CALLA HORRA (CANADA), TRIXIE MINX (NOLA), THE INCREDIBLE, EDIBLE AKYNOS (NYC), TANSY (NYC), AERO TRAPEZE (NYC), ROSIE 151 (NYC), DONNA TOUCH (CHICAGO), RAQUEL REED (NJ), LIL’ MISS LIXX (NYC), DANGRRR DOLL (NYC), APATHY ANGEL (NYC), JASPER ST JAMES (TEXAS), IVORY FOX (NYC), MEDIANOCHE (NYC), JENNY C’EST QUOI (NYC), KITTY CRIMSNON (CO), EVELYN VINYL (NYC), SHELLY WATSON (NYC), IRIS LE’MOUR (TEXAS)
You can find the Full Shoot HERE!
Performers, if you would like a non-watermarked version of any of your photos, please contact me.
You can find the Full Shoot HERE!
NYBF 2014 Teaser Party
Last night kicked off the New York Burlesque Festival’s 12th year at The Bell House in Brooklyn. The World Famous BOB Hosted. DJ Momotaro provided the tunes. Performers: DARLINDA JUST DARLINDA (NYC), PERLE NOIRE (NYC), RED HOT ANNIE (CHICAGO), MISS MINA MURRAY (BOSTON), ANNA EVANS (NYC), FRANK DOGGENSTEIN (HELSINKI), FRANCINE THE LUCID DREAM (NYC), GIN MINSKY, (NYC), BETTINA MAY (NYC), TINKER BELL (HELSINKI), AURORA BLACK (NYC), BIANCA DAGGA (NYC), RASA VITALIA (SAN FRANCISCO), BOO BOO DARLIN (NYC), BUNNY BUXOM (NYC), ULA UBURBUSEN (NYC), VELOCITY CHYALDD & MATT KNIFE (NYC), DI’ LOVELY (SAN DIEGO (CA), STELLA CHUUU (NYC), RITA MENWEEP & THE BARE NECESSITIES (NYC), FOXY VERMOUTH (NYC), LIL’ STEPH (PHILADELPHIA), CASSANDRA ROSEBEETLE (NYC), GIGI BONBON (NYC), MATT KNIFE (NYC), GYPSY LAYNE CABARET (MA), PISTOLA DE LUX (NYC), STRAWBERRY FIELDS (NYC)
Find the FULL SHOOT HERE!
Performers, if you would like a non-watermarked version of any of your photos, please contact me.
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