Dame CuchiFrita © Leland Bobbé

I just completed a very interesting portrait shoot with neo-burlesque performer/actress Dame CuchiFrita. Because of her acting skills we thought it would be interesting to present her with a real life scenario to internalize and see what kind of physical emotion that would result in. She did a great job of running through a range of emotions as I shot away. I liked this particular shot for it’s realness and beauty.

Velocity Chyalld © Leland Bobbé

This is my recent portrait of Velocity Chyaldd; performance artist/extreme burlesque performer/producer and front woman for for the band Vulgaras. One of the most intense looking people I’ve ever met, I wanted to capture that within a tight frame. It’s lit with one small chimera and soft grid to keep the light off of the background allowing the white background to go grey. I previously shot Velocity for my Neo-Burlesque series and it is one of the portraits selected by the Museum of Sex to be included in my upcoming exhibition there opening end of March.

Magic Max © Leland Bobbé

These portraits are of magician and burlesque sideshow performer Magic Max. Max obviously has great hair and plenty of character in that face so I decided to shoot tight and really pack the frame for maximum impact.

Doc Wasabassco © Leland Bobbé

Fom a recent shoot with Neo-Burlsesque and night life producer Doc Wasabassco.