The Echocentrics – Echo Hotel

A year ago, I had the privilege of photographing The Echocentrics, a cumbia/funk/soul band formed by Adrian Quesada, a friend, local Austin music producer, and Grammy winner with a resume beyond extraordinary that includes Grupo Fantasma, Ocote Soul Sounds, and Brownout.

Natalia Clavier (Thievery Corporation) flew in from New York and joined band members John Speice IV, Arturo Torres, Gerard Larios, and John Branch for this creative shoot in the groovy mirror room at East Austin’s swanky haunt, Justine’s Brasserie.

The zoom burst shot of them and the ceiling selfie (can you find me?) are still some of my favorite photographs to this day.

I loved the artistic collaboration that happened during this shoot. The zoom burst shot was a brainchild of the band, who wanted to play on the word “echo” with the mirrors, and my use of the zoom burst technique and post-processing in infrared.  Talk about a good looking band! I’m feeling groovy, velvety and mystical when I look back at these images, which is a good parallel to their music.

Check them out! Let Love In, C

Art is Everywhere in Austin

I took some time to appreciate the amazing local art at Terra Toys today, the absolute best toy store ever. Art is everywhere in Austin, just like BBQ and Tex Mex. I don’t understand why, but I’m really drawn to bold colors even though some of my favorite colors are earth tones. I wonder what that means? If you’re from Austin, where are some of your favorite places to explore art? Let Love In, C