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Visions of Vietnam

Interview with Thomas Thornstenssen

Leica D-LUX typ 109 Review

The Southern Wild

Street Shooters of Issue 22

The Southern Wild

Carlos Detres

New Orleans is a city of contradictions regarding race, crime, income inequality and it comes with a devil-may-care attitude. The general vibe here is very different from other cities, in which happiness comes before money making it an ideal city for creative people to live and work in. As a transplant from New York City, I view its colorful character with curiosity and admiration. After nearly a year, I’ve realized that I will never become a New Orleanian and my photographs reflect that outsider’s perspective.

This isn’t a city most people think of when it comes to street photography despite the amount of talent and imagery. You have to be quick with the camera here because every one seems to have an active third sense when a photographer is around whereas in cities like New York, no one could care less since they’re usually preoccupied with quickly going from one destination to another. The most fun challenge I relish is trying to capture a distinct, powerful image that is different from the thousands of pictures made by tourists.

New Orleans is a place of mystique, beauty, violence and decadence, which is why photographing its character has become a single-minded obsession.

Carlos Detres

Carlos Detres has photographed lifestyle campaigns for brands such as The Macallan, the Color Minded tour with Bumble and bumble, hair inspiration social media marketing campaigns for PROHAIRKIT.com, test kitchen specials for SAVEUR Magazine, and the Hyatt/Andaz hotel chain and has made portraits for many emerging musicians and artists. He is producing several Louisiana-centered projects, covering topics such as the economic impact of wetland loss in the Gulf and the cultural influence of folk religions in the South. His decade long experience as a club DJ in New York City inspired the photographs he produced during decadent late nights in his former but always beloved city. Carlos Detres currently resides in New Orleans where he constantly finds inspiration in the colorful mystique that is his new adopted city.

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Articles
May 2015

Visions of Vietnam

Corrine Wargnier takes us on a trip to Vietnam, where the photographic opportunities are endless.

Interview with Thomas Thornstenssen

Relatively new to street photography and incredibly talented, Thomas had plenty to share with us in an engaging audio interview.

Leica D-LUX typ 109 Review

Master Photographer Kristian Dowling gives a detailed overview of this beauty from Leica.

The Southern Wild

Discover the mysterious, beautiful and sometimes dangerous city of New Orleans through the eyes of Carlos Detres.

Street Shooters of Issue 22

Check out some powerful shots from this month's selection of street shooters.

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