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officially stepping off of the hedonic treadmill that was this summer

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26: THE YEAR OF BSQUAREDT
Shot by me

Here’s to another year. May it be sexier, bolder and brighter than ever before. To celebrate my birthday and my newfound love for DJing I’m dropping my first mix. Link in my bio.

We taking it to Mars this year, be there or BSQUAREDT💋

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me, but fantastical.

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DEUX HOT
Creative Direction - Brandon Barnes (@braandonbarnes )
Photography - Brandon Barnes (@braandonbarnes)
Models - Camilla (@miladabratttt) & Harlow (@xoxoharloww)
Stylist - Gio Nunez (@gioarcano ) + @itsjustjili Hair - Brandon Barnes (@braandonbarnes )
Makeup - Zay Ali (@zay.ali)
Set Design - Brandon Barnes (@braandonbarnes )

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I’m happy to announce that I recently received an Individual Artists Programs grant from the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events for my debut solo exhibition, Eclosion: An Exploration of Ballroom.

For the better part of the past year, I’ve been traveling back and forth from NYC, becoming immersed in the legendary ballroom scene. I have followed nine dancers, in their homes, at practices, at balls, at classes, and with their chosen family.

Not only will this be my first solo exhibition, but my first time shooting a project entirely on 35mm film, as well as debuting a couple additional mediums I’ve been playing around with.

More soon, but for now, thank you to the amazing ballroom community for welcoming me with open arms. Thank you, @josesitolapaz, @thejasonarodriguez, @shontej_, @gioarcano, @ty_made_to_perform, @_joxury, @brandon_snow1216, @myspacemadss and @frutbattt for allowing me to capture you. Thank you to the members of the Haus of Telfar for taking me under their wings. Thank you to the House of Unbothered Cartier for allowing me into your house practices. Thank you to @chicagodcase for believing in this project and helping make it a reality.

And of course, thank you to the countless queer and trans Black and Brown folks that created the ballroom scene — a space of self expression, joy, protest, and safety.

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DEUX HOT II THE OUTTAKES
Creative Direction - Brandon Barnes (@braandonbarnes)
Photography - Brandon Barnes (@braandonbarnes)
Models - Camilla (@miladabratttt) & Harlow (@xoxoharloww)
Stylist - Gio Nunez (@gioarcano) + @itsjustjili Hair - Brandon Barnes (@braandonbarnes )
Makeup - Zay Ali (@zay.ali)
Set Design - Brandon Barnes (@braandonbarnes ) itsjustjili UGHHH YESSS

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DEUX HOT 💘 #bts

Creative Direction - Brandon Barnes
(@braandonbarnes )
Photography - Brandon Barnes (@braandonbarnes )
Models - Camilla (@miladabratttt) & Harlow (@xoxoharloww)
Stylist - Gio Nuez (@gioarcano ) + @itsjustjili Hair - Brandon Barnes (@braandonbarnes )
Makeup - Zay Ali (@zay.ali)
Set Design - Brandon Barnes (@braandonbarnes )

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One of ones 💋
DEUX HOT
Creative Direction - Brandon Barnes (@braandonbarnes )
Photography - Brandon Barnes (@braandonbarnes)
Models - Camilla (@miladabratttt) & Harlow (@xoxoharloww)
Stylist - Gio Nunez (@gioarcano) + @itsjustjili
Hair - Brandon Barnes (@braandonbarnes )
Makeup - Zay Ali (@zay.ali)
Set Design - Brandon Barnes (@braandonbarnes )

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#fashion #fashionphotography #style #editorial

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PRINCE($$): BTS! 👑

im very proud of this project,
and really inspired by @braandonbarnes’s
ability to execute their vision
into beautifully tangible outcomes.
and as you can see..
i was having a blast the entire time lmao.

i hope you all loved our special little
love letter to softness. to androgyny.
to femininity, and all the facets of. <3

-Thee BQ Princesa.

bts captured by: @annajunghwa

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april 📁: #ACTIVE! ;*

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Prince($$) ACT III
the fantasy fulfilled.

Creative Direction - Brandon Barnes (@braandonbarnes )
Photography - Brandon Barnes (@braandonbarnes)
Model - Delvin Wintour (@delvinwintour )
Stylist - Gio Nunez (@gioarcano)
Hair & Makeup - Brandon Barnes (@braandonbarnes )
Set Design - Gio Nunez (@gioarcano)
Set Design Assist. - Isaiah Ry (@isxaiah)
BTS - Anna Jung-Hwa (@annajunghwa)
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#PrinceActI #FashionEditorial #BTSFashion #behindthescenes

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Prince($$) ACT II
In character.

Creative Direction - Brandon Barnes (@braandonbarnes )
Photography - Brandon Barnes (@braandonbarnes)
Model - Delvin Wintour (@delvinwintour )
Stylist - Gio Nunez (@gioarcano)
Hair & Makeup - Brandon Barnes (@braandonbarnes )
Set Design - Gio Nunez (@gioarcano)
Set Design Assist. - Isaiah Ry (@isxaiah)
BTS - Anna Jung-Hwa (@annajunghwa)
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