My latest creative excursion was a cold rainy day trip modeling for Illusionbreak Photography at the historical and hauntingly breathtaking Menger Hotel. Picture this:
The skies are gray and gloomy, the air crisp with spontaneous light drizzle, the streets wet and the wind carrying the scent of leaves even in the concrete heart of downtown San Antonio. That describes the October mid-day accurately when photographer Joey Satanas and I embarked on our first session together. Initially we had no particular location in mind. We'd set out to capture an assortment of witchy urban fashion with a hint of couture. It was in fact the dreary weather that led me to suggest stopping in at The Menger Hotel as opposed to fairing the outside. As is evident in the elegant photographs we were able to capture, this turned out to be an auspicious detour. Joe had never been inside the old walls of the hotel. I on the other hand have ventured through its halls, its stairwells and winding corridors since my teen years in the 90's. I took great pleasure in showing him around, chatting up the staff and several guests who incidentally were enjoying a getaway with their senior group. Between wardrobe changes the ladies swooned over the flashes of sequins and posh little dresses I'd chosen for the day. We played in the antique phone booths, melted into the rich fabrics of the many vintage chairs and fainting couches, and touched the low top floor bar ceiling with our curious fingertips. The thing about The Menger is that it's one of those rare places that swallows you up, leads you to a place in your headspace where all time sort of stands still. Past intermingles with present until you seem to float in this space that is outside of the construct of time while there. Like walking through a dream, foggy euphoria despite the clarity of the eye... And from this particular dreamstate emerged some of the most beautiful work of my 13 year long career. I will say to the reader, if you haven't ever had the pleasure of staying at The Menger Hotel, you should absolutely add it to your travel list. As one of San Antonio's most glorious haunted jewels, it is well worth it. ~author K. Day
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A look into my 14 year modeling career, past and present. Lady in Red + photographer C. Farrow + White Sands, New MexicoBrokedown Baby + photographer C. Farrow + San Antonio, TXBeing Bridgette + Illusionbreak Photography + The Historic Pearl, SA/TX |
ModelI have modeled professionally for 14 years as of 2019. ~above still frame captures from my very first short film project as shot by director Rick Canfield.
featuring hair by Crystel Franco colorist Belleza by Terry Archives
November 2019
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