Hey everyone! I've had the pleasure of meeting some incredible performers through Lache and the Fly Unfeathered shows, and one of those amazing talents is Mary from Illuminatra. She invited me to photograph their performance at a private party at Casa Cartel, and all I can say is... WOW! I love capturing performance art, but this setting was on a whole new level. From fire spinning acts to aerial performances, and even a giant inflatable ball in the pool that they could climb inside—every moment was pure magic.


The whole experience was absolutely mesmerizing, and I'm so glad I got to capture it. Check out some of my favorite shots from the event below. If you have some performance art or any other event that needs capturing, let's make some magic together! Book your session with me at The Vinyl Lens today.


When: August 7th, 2021

Where: Casa Cartel, Austin, TX

 

Fire performer dances gracefully in front of illuminated stone backdrop with flaming props overhead.
Dancer in white outfit poses dramatically against stone wall with fire elements and colored lighting.
Performance artist in white costume strikes elegant pose before stone archway with fire elements.
Aerial performer in white costume executes dynamic pose surrounded by fire elements at night.
Artist performs dramatic dance moves against ornate backdrop with fire elements.
Pole performer executes inverted position against illuminated stone backdrop at night.
Aerial artist performs dramatic inverted pose on pole with colorful lighting effects.
Performer climbing illuminated tower structure with multicolored LED lighting effects.
Acrobatic performer swings on aerial equipment against illuminated backdrop during nighttime show.
Aerial artist performs dynamic moves on illuminated equipment during evening outdoor performance.
Performer poses on colorfully lit tower structure during nighttime outdoor show.
Artist performs dramatic pose next to tall multicolored light installation at night.
Dramatic fire performance with aerial acrobatics in outdoor nighttime setting.
Aerial fire performer suspended in dramatic pose surrounded by flames at night.
Two aerial artists perform synchronized moves with fire elements in outdoor venue.
Aerial duo performs dramatic fire dance routine suspended from chains at night.
Acrobatic performers execute complex aerial maneuver surrounded by fire torches at night.
Aerial performers create circular formation during dramatic suspended nighttime performance.
Aerial acrobats perform an elegant routine with fire elements in front of an illuminated stone wall.
Performers in white costumes pose together on a dark outdoor stage set.
Two performers strike dynamic poses during a stage show with colored lighting effects.
Three performers in white costumes pose together on an outdoor stage.
Colorful LED lights create a mesmerizing display inside a large bubble sphere with fog effects.
Illuminated sphere performance with multicolored lights and fog creates magical atmosphere.
Fire performer executes dramatic pose with flaming props against colorful lighting display.
Fire dancer performs with dual flaming staffs against night sky with bubble effects.
Solo performer wields flaming staffs in dramatic pose on illuminated stage platform.
Aerial silk performer executes an inverted pose in silver costume against garden backdrop.
An aerial acrobat performs an inverted pose on aerial silks with a decorative wall and greenery in the background.
Aerial performer executing a dramatic pose above a misty stage with white balloons and greenery decorations.
A dynamic aerial silk performance showcasing fluid movement against an ornate stone backdrop with ambient lighting.
Aerial artist performs suspended splits under white balloon decor and greenery at night.
Performer poses gracefully on a decorative crescent moon prop against dark foliage.
Aerial artist performs a curved pose on silks against stone architecture and evening shadows.
Graceful aerial dance performance on a crescent moon prop with garden backdrop.
Nighttime aerial performance with white balloon decorations and ambient lighting effects.
Aerial hoop performer in white costume against garden backdrop during evening show.
Dramatic aerial hoop pose in white costume with garden and architectural elements in background.
Acrobatic performer executes dynamic pose on aerial hoop with decorative wall and greenery in background.
Night performance features aerial act with fire elements under decorated archway.
Aerial artist performs elegant moves on suspended hoop against illuminated garden wall.