It’s a long way from the Carribbean to Byron Bay, but it’s a journey that Francisco Tavoni has undertaken – and thankfully, he’s documented his adventures in stunning fashion for this week’s edition of Frames.
Francisco was born and raised in the Carribbean, but the scenery changed drastically when he went to school in Ireland at age 12. There, he picked up a camera and began shooting the skinheads at school, marking his early explorations in the world of photography. After moving back to Venezuela, he eventually found himself in Byron Bay – spearheading one of the town’s biggest clothing companies in THRILLS.
Now, he lends his camera skills to various brands, while he’s also just launched Tropico Studio with Ming Nomchong of The Drifter. Francisco’s pictures feature striking women, vivacious outfits and backdrops so surreal in their beauty that they look like film sets. They are an absolute pleasure to witness, and Francisco explains his approach to photography as such:
My inspirations come from the tropical streets of Caracas where concrete, beach and jungle collide. Hanging with Byron Bay locals also plays a big part – so many rad and talented people here that had adopted me, massive thanks. I like to achieve composition, textures and a story in the eyes of the individuals that I photograph.
We’ve just returned from a sun-soaked holiday in Byron Bay, but looking at the below, it might be time to go back and sip on more cocktails:
