Debut at Folsom: Art, Rope, and the Spirit of Freedom
A friend’s inclusive safe space recently shut down, and it hit me harder than I expected. Another safe space gone…
That’s one of the reasons the Folsom Street Fair feels so significant. It’s more than an event, it’s a space that celebrates community, unity, and strength.
A Masterclass in Light: Joe McNally Joins Tied By The Sea™ for a Historic Taiko Drum Portrait
In July 2025, Tied By The Sea co-founders Lieven Leroy and Grace Henke invited legendary photographer Joe McNally to Sacramento for a one-of-a-kind portrait session with Taiko Sensei Tiffany Tamaribuchi at Sacramento Taiko Dan. Known for his mastery of light, McNally transformed the massive Nagado Odaiko drum into a glowing centerpiece while capturing Tiffany’s strength and movement. The shoot highlighted his meticulous process—adjusting lights, refining shadows, and improvising solutions to technical challenges—ultimately producing portraits that balanced drama, reverence, and human presence. For Tied By The Sea, it was a historic collaboration blending vision, artistry, and cultural significance, now shared through their platform at TiedByTheSea.com.
4 Things I Learned from Practicing Shibari
I remember seeing photos of Shibari practice, admiring the models’ incredible flexibility, the way their expressions reflected the emotions the ropes evoked.
I wanted that too. I wanted to challenge my body, to feel more connected to it. More than anything, I wanted to feel.