Florida photographer Nat Segebre documents the surreal rituals and niche celebrations that shape communities across America.
This image from the closing hours of the Chalo Nitka festival – which features alligator wrestling, bass fishing competitions, and more – shows the mechanical bull ride operator leaning against the ticket booth.
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Billboard coming soon—watch this space for updates as we celebrate this photographer and their work on their own billboard in their state.
“I'm thrilled to help celebrate and represent my home state of Florida, which I really believe is one of the most misunderstood states. Most people just think of Disney World or the beaches, but the real Florida is incredibly diverse, in its ecology, nature, and its people.
From somebody born and raised here. I truly love this state, and I'm excited for the chance to help highlight it.”
ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER
Nat Segebre is a Colombian-American photographer, writer and darkroom printer, currently documenting unseen parts of America. They work exclusively with film and specialize in the traditional color darkroom, where they hand-print all their work.
They see their work as a kind of magical realism—grounded in reality, but tinged with something that feels almost surreal. Their images are vibrant in color and contrast, shot mostly on 6x7 medium format.
