LUIS & The Wildfires X FUNAKI

Today was cool. I got to shoot an amazing Rock n Roll band called Luis & The Wildfires. Luis, Victor, Andrew and Ricky were great to shoot. This is what I live for. Not only is this band amazing you have to see them live to really experience the fury. I would no doubt rather shoot a band like the wildfires anyday than photograph a little goon like Justin Bieber. Real musicians and real music. Be on the lookout for their new record and info at http://www.wildpresents.com/

Lucha Libre

Walking down the road I ran into this sign for some Mexican Wrestling at 5:00pm. This reminded me when my grandmother would bring back mask from Mexico for my brother and I to play with. I thought the handmade sign was cool and the light was hitting it perfect.

Brawling cucarachas

Finishing up a project I have been working on for about a year. Inspired by the movie Pinnochio where he goes to pleasure island. It is a series of portraits of kids who play hookey from school to fight, tattoo,destroy property and punch people in the face just for kicks. More coming soon!!!

FUNAKI PHOTO

La Piedra Encantada. 1994

Blast from the past. In the mid 90's I was traveling alot to Mexico with my grandmother. There are many legends associated with the town where my maternal family is from. There is a wall that tells a story of a rock that opens and time stands still for whoever enters the open rock. I caught a self portrait using 2 negatives and 2 enlargers.

Happy 16 de Septiembre

Happy Mexican independence day to family and friends from Downright Ruthless Street Photography. Here is a portrait of the homie Luisillo.

Solo quedan palabras

I just finished shooting the album photography for Leo Machado. His forthcoming album "Solo quedan palabras" is coming soon. I can't wait to see the final product and have people check out the artwork.