Event and Nightlife Photography
Last Halloween, I was walking around Downtown Sanford, Florida. Actually, it was the night before Halloween. A Saturday. On this night, folks walked around dressed in costumes. A block party happened on Sanford Avenue. There, I photographed costumed people. Soon, I left and walked to other spots away from the block party. One spot was… Continue reading DJ at Sanford’s Celery City Craft
Every year at Orlando's Lil Indies, an event centered around Prince happens. Throughout the whole evening, DJ BMF plays Prince videos and videos of artists associated with Prince. In past events, Prince impersonator Sir Jac showed up. At one event, he changed clothing several times, all dressed as Prince. This event always happens on or… Continue reading Black Purple Rain T-Shirt
Back in 2019, I attended a live music event at Orlando's Will's Pub. Three bands performed that night: Schizophonics, The Woolly Bushmen and The Wild Tones. During the event, I ran across a dude dressed like a lobster. First, I photographed him at the event's beginning. He was sitting on a sofa next to a… Continue reading Lobster Costume
Some years back, an event centered around the movie The Big Lebowski. At Orlando's Will's Pub, people dressed like characters from the film. One guy dressed as The Jesus. Portrayed by actor John Turturro , Jesus Quintana was an arrogant bowling pro whose famous line was, "Nobody fucks with The Jesus." The Jesus at Will's… Continue reading The Jesus at Orlando’s Will’s Pub
For a while, I would always see this young lady at Wally's, an Orlando dive bar. One night, I happened to have my pro-camera, the one I use for photographing nightclubs. After seeing the tattoo on the side of her head, I couldn't resist photographing her. Usually, I photograph people twice. I practice that in… Continue reading Redhead Mohawk Woman
This takes place at a Downtown Orlando rooftop bar. For about six months, I was the bar's photographer. In this same spot, I had photographed the muscle guy before. At that time, he wasn't wearing a shirt. This photo is my second time photographing him. This photo is in my book Selective Color. Available on… Continue reading Muscle Guy Flexing
Being one of Orlando's first liquor stores, Wally's has been operating for over 64 years. Over those years, it has always been one of Central Florida's favorite dive bars. All walks of life show up for the stiff drinks Wally's is known for. In 2018, the bar closed down. Afterwards, one of the co-owners died.… Continue reading Wally’s Mills Avenue Liquor
Back in 2018, I was attending a Christmas party. The location was on Orlando's International Drive. An area known for gift shops, hotels and restaurants. Also, a few small theme parks exist on International Drive. I forgot what restaurant the party happened. Yet, sometime during the event, I walked outside. Outside, you can't help noticing… Continue reading The Wheel at Orlando’s Icon Park
In Downtown Sanford, Florida, there used to be a place called Little Fish, Huge Pond. It was a small bar that catered to bohemians. I used to DJ there Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I'm not quite sure if this photo happened during Mardi Gras. Yet, I did take the picture at Little Fish. As for why… Continue reading Feather Mardi Gras Mask
At the nightclub I photographed, I always saw this dancer on Latin Nights. Sometimes, she danced on hip hop nights. I think I remember her being a Dominican. But I do know she's a Leo. This photo is in my book Selective Color. Available on Amazon.
Patrick Scott Barnes 