Krewe of Oshun

The goddess Oshun, associated with water and love bless us last night.

Photo DiaryCarlos DetresFebruary 18, 2017Krewe of Oshun, Mardi Gras 2017, Photography, Parade, Carnaval, PicturesComment

Autumn in the Swamp

It's not New Hampshire but it's still pretty!

Photo DiaryCarlos DetresJanuary 3, 2017Louisiana, Autumn, Fall, Nature, Barataria, Swamp, Bayou, Photography, Trees, Plants, LeavesComment

Wandering the Old Streets of St. Augustine, FL

Anthropological photography through the historic streets of St. Augustine, Florida.

Photo DiaryCarlos DetresDecember 1, 2016St Augustine, Saint Augustine, Florida, Street Photography, Tourism, Civil Rights Movement, Photography, Castillo de San Marcos, AnthropologyComment

The Old Things of the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum in St. Augustine, FL

Photos from the old things of this museum in St. Augustine, Florida.

Photo DiaryCarlos DetresOctober 27, 2016St. Augustine, Ximenez Fatio House, Museum, Florida, Colonial, Attraction, PhotographyComment

Upcoming Events

Information about my current exhibit at The New Orleans Tattoo Studio and Museum as well as my signing at Jewels.

Photo DiaryCarlos DetresOctober 13, 2016New Orleans Tattoo Studio and Museum, Adam Montegut, Black Ink, Tattoo, New Orleans, NOLA, Exhibition, OctoberComment

New Orleans Based Art-on-Skin Photo Series Will be on Display

My photo project Black Ink will get some wall space at Downtown New Orleans museum.

Photo DiaryCarlos DetresOctober 3, 2016New Orleans Tattoo MuseumBlack Ink, New Orleans Tattoo Museum, Tattoo, Series, Photo Project, New Orleans, Display, Prints, Central City, Downtown New Orleans, Art Exhibition, Gallery, ExhibitionComment

New Orleans Through Peace and Turmoil

A city known for its carefree lifestyle and inclusive culture becomes center stage in a national controversy as protesters and David Duke and his supporters converge at Jackson Square.

Photo DiaryCarlos DetresSeptember 28, 2016New Orleans, Black Lives Matter, David Duke, Peace, Turmoil, Take Em Down New Orleans, Andrew Jackson, Statue, French Quarter, Jackson Square, Remove, Controversy, Protests, Street PerformersComment

Losing Myself in Joshua Tree

Salvation in the desert while the U.S. is in conflict.

Photo DiaryCarlos DetresSeptember 6, 2016Joshua Tree, National Park, Photography, Desert, Freedom, Nature, Landscape, Petroglyphs, Desert Bungalow, Desert Life, California, Cactus, Abandoned Structures in DesertComment

The Last Time New York Was Hardcore: B-Sides (Photos)

The b-side photos and backstory of my experience shooting The Last Time New York Was Hardcore written by Michael Stahl for Narratively.

The Artist's Work

Portraits from my Whiskey Dregs portrait and interview series.

Photo DiaryCarlos DetresAugust 15, 2016The Whiskey Dregs, Artist Interviews, Editorial, New Orleans PhotographerComment

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