Hibiscus Promiscuous

Hibiscus Promiscuous is a band based out of Tallahassee, Florida, and it's made up of 2 of the most talented guys I've ever met. Maureik plays percussion and Matt plays guitar and sings, and their music is absolutely beautiful. I've known Maureik since we were in 6th grade band together so when he asked me to do some promotional photos of him and Matt I was more than thrilled. 

Have a listen to their music here:
http://soundcloud.com/hibiscus-promiscous

And contact them/see where they're performing next on Facebook here:
http://www.facebook.com/hibiscusmusic

Once you hear their music you'll understand why I wanted such a calm and relaxed landscape for their shoot. Anyways, I hope you enjoy the photos!

The first set were all shot with a Minolta on 35 mm film, the following were shot on a Polaroid.

Instax Fuji camera

Instant film is better than sliced bread. And I like sandwiches. I bought Fuji's newest instant film camera as a summer gift to myself (this baby is expensive, and she has expensive taste--about $30 for 20 images) and it is my most prized possession at the moment. Her name is Trixie.

Lido beach sunset on Trixie's first day out.

Sea gulls hidden in the sea weed

Manuel

Riko

Dad driving Bessie

Riko and Manuel are secret agents.

Malika, Jabari, and Ryan in his living room.

Noah & Zack

 Summer daze

Zack

Miami rain

 The only thing I saw in Daytona was this bridge.

Miami skyline

A "reclaimed" marina. (Can you really call it abandoned when it is still fostering life?)

Mark and the graffiti. 

Mark and Manuel

Gaspar and Agui

Manuel gettin inked

  

Liam took this photo of me and I am so incredibly proud of him. I can not take any credit for this image except as being the 'model'.

Miami

I spent one of my last weeks in Miami, FL with a friend of mine. He introduced me to a lot of awesome artists and friends, and took me to see some interesting places.

Mark's Band Room

The "Reclaimed" Marina

 Airboat Rides in the Everglades. (*On a side note, I also bought an alligator toe key chain and a glow in the dark tee with alligators on it. Best day ever.)

 Manuel