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New England Gothic Nightlife

Packages and Pricing

New England Gothic Nightlife

Packages and Pricing

New England Gothic Nightlife

Packages and Pricing

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The most gorgeous darklings at @xmortis_night as seen thru my eyes. Thank you for having me again! 💀🤍

@hiakien on film! 🥰

First 3 photos shot with CanonA1 on Portra 400. Last 3 shots were shot with a Pentax 6x7 and Kodak Gold 200.

Makeup and photo for @jaidentragedy of @a2tragedy for their latest release! ❤️

In 2015, 6 months after I had moved to the USA, I’ve had the privilege of photographing my biggest music inspiration @kingdiamond. At that point I didn’t think I was ever going to see the man I jokingly call “my father” perfor

Shooting with my favorite camera and favorite film stock. Yes this is the first time I’m using the camera. Yea it’s my favorite.

Pentax 6x7 with Portra 160, 105mm 2.4 on a bright Fall day. ✨

Some of my favorite portraits taken at @xmortis_night this month. Next month we’ll be back - make sure to pose for me! 🤍

Work I’ve done for @asphodel_ivory ☣️
Check him out if you haven’t! Who am I kidding, of course you already have.

I’ve been trying to get into shooting film for a hot minute, but the biggest hurdle has always been the developing process. It can be costly, the labs (in my experience) don’t much care, over-edit, take forever to deliver etc. And with th

Thank you for having me over at @spillthechaidrag - I had a blast! ❤️

This has been my favorite @xmortis_night to shoot. Everyone looked stunning! Here are some of my favorites! 🤍💀🤍

Can't wait for more @xmortis_night this coming FRIDAY THE 13TH! ❤️

#Xmortis #gothnight #gothclub #gothicboston #bostongoth #xmortisnight #darkelectronic #darksynth #darkfashion #darkalternative #gothindustrial #southerngothic #gothiclolita #darkcosp

HAPPY XMORTIS DAY TO ALL OF THOSE WHO CELEBRATE! Let's go! ❤️

I just realized I hadn't yet posted last @xmortis_night photos! I'll be at their next event, on the 12th! It's going to be their 20th anniversary!

Be there!

#Xmortis #gothnight #gothclub #gothicboston #bostongoth #xmortisnight #darkelectronic #dark

Look at this absolute deity. An apparition, truly. Thank you for letting me beat your face and shoot you @stabithakills - ILY! 💀🤍

Some @xmortis_night for you guys! It was my birthday! Thank you to all who wished me a happy birthday even if screaming out the window of a moving car (yup). I felt loved! 🤍🤍🤍

Forever obsessed with @andivandyke 🤍

Photo, post and makeup by me (@samuelbendix)

Picture I took of @jaidentragedy of Attraction To Tragedy @a2tragedy!

Pre-save their new track "Terrified" - out on 5/1!

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Oh no! Instagram glitched! Shocker!
Here are the photos they didn’t want you to see! ;)

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Makeup/SFX

Film Photos (Medium Format and 35mm)

Booking inquiries:
samuelbendix@gmail.com

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